Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985
Coconut
The Herbs
(Cocos nucifera)
Folk Names: Niyog, Ranedj
Gender: Feminine
Planet: Moon
Element: Water
Powers: Purification, Protection, Chastity
Magical Uses: Coconut has long been used in chastity spells, as well as in protection rituals. A coconut can be halved, drained of its juice, filled with appropriate protective herbs and sealed shut, then buried to protect your property.
Hang a whole coconut in the home for protection.