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This week’s magical herb is sesame. Sesame seeds are basically bland, until toasted, when they become nutty, rich and wonderful. Commonly found stuck to American hamburger buns, they’re used expertly in Chinese and Japanese dishes.
Latin Name: Sesamum indicum
Other Names: Simsim
Gender: Masculine
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Sign: Leo
Day: Sunday
Deities and Beings: Ganesha, Hecate, Helios, Sol
Parts Used: Seed
Magical Uses: Lust, money
If you’re interested in more magickal herbs, check out the full Magical Herb of the Week series.
Want to know even more about magical herbs? Check out The Herbal Magic Correspondences Guide for information on nearly 600 herbs and plants.