Avocado - The Herbs

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Avocado
The Herbs



(Persea americans) Leaves, branches,

seeds: X

Folk Names: Ahuacotl (Aztec: “Testicle Tree”), Alligator Pear, Persea, Zaboca

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Love, Lust, Beauty

Ritual Uses: The Egyptians revered the persea.

Magical Uses: Eat the fruit of the avocado to become infused with lust, as the ancient Aztecs did. Grow a plant from the pit of an avocado in your home to bring love into it.

Magical wands made of avocado wood are potent all-purpose instruments. Carry the pit to promote beauty.