Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Ebony
The Herbs

(Diospyros lotus)

Folk Names: Lama (Hawaiian), Obeah Wood

Powers: Protection, Power

Magical Uses: Ebony wood is protective and so is used in making amulets. Ebony wands give the magician pure, unadulterated power. Don’t stand beneath this tree in a storm!