Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Groundsel
The Herbs

(Senecio vulgaris, S. spp.) X

Folk Names: Groundeswelge (Anglo-Saxon, “Ground-Swallower”), Ground Glutton, Grundy Swallow, Sention, Simson

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Health, Healing

Magical Uses: Groundsel is carried as an amulet against toothache, as well as to stop the pain if it starts. It is also carried to keep the teeth in good health generally.