Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Grains of Paradise
The Herbs

(Aframomum melequeta, Amomum melegeuta:) G

Folk Names: African Pepper, Guinea Grains, Mallaquetta Pepper, Melequeta

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Powers: Lust, Luck, Love, Money, Wishes

Magical Uses: Grains of paradise are used in love, lust, luck, and money spells and sachets. It is also one of the herbs used for wishing. Hold some in your hands, make a wish and then throw a little of the herb to each direction, beginning in the North and ending in the West.