Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Ginseng, American
The Herbs

(Panax quinquefolius) G

Folk Names: Wonder of the World Root

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Love, Wishes, Healing, Beauty, Protection, Lust

Magical Uses: The root is carried to attract love, as well as to guard one’s health, to draw money, and to ensure sexual potency. Ginseng will also bring beauty to all who carry it.

Burn ginseng to ward off evil spirits and to break hexes and curses. A tea of ginseng is used as a powerful lust-inducing drink, whether alone or mixed with other like herbs.

Hold a ginseng root in your hands, visualize your wish into the root, and throw it into running water. Or, carve your wish onto a root and toss into the water.

Ginseng can be a substitute for the mandrake.