Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Gentian
The Herbs

(Gentiana lutea) U Dg

Folk Names: Bitter Root, Yellow Gentian, Hochwurzel

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Powers: Love, Power

Magical Uses: Gentian is added to love baths and sachets. When used in any incense or sachet gentian adds a great deal of extra power. It is also used to break hexes and curses.