Cumin

Origin: South-Western Asia

Family: Apiaceae
Subfamily: Apioideae
Supertribe: Scandiceae
Tribe: Daucinae
Scientific Name: Cuminum cyminum

Folk Names: Roman caraway, spice caraway

Magical

Element: Fire
Day: Tuesday
Planet: Mars
Zodiac: Aries

Parts used: Seed, essential oil

Magical Properties: Banishing, purification, protection, peace, exorcism, love, fidelity, protection from theft

Substitutions: Coriander

Lore

Cumin is added to bread in Germany and Italy to stop wood spirits from stealing it.

Magical Uses

• Burn cumin with frankincense for protection.
• An object that contains some cumin seeds is believed to be impossible to steal.
• Scatter salt and cumin seeds around the house to drive away unwelcome energies.