Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Dittany of Crete
The Herbs

(Dictamus origanoides, D. albus) G

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Manifestations, Astral Projection

Magical Uses: Dittany, when burned, is an excellent base for manifestations of spirits; the wraiths appear in the smoke rising from the censer.

Dittany is also mixed with equal parts of vanilla, benzoin and sandalwood to make an astral projection incense. Burn a small amount prior to making the attempt.

The juice of the dittany drives away venomous beasts, so smear some onto your body before venturing out where they live.