Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Juniper
The Herbs

(Juniperus communes) P Lt (maximum of 4-6 weeks at a time)

Folk Names: Enebro, Gemeiner Wachholder, Geneva, Gin Berry, Ginepro, Gin Plant

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Protection, Anti-Theft, Love, Exorcism, Health

Magical Uses: Used throughout Europe as a protective herb, Juniper also guards against theft. It was probably one of the earliest incenses used by Mediterranean Witches. Juniper hung at the door protects against evil forces and persons, and it is burned in exorcism rites. A sprig of the plant protects its wearer against accidents and attacks by wild animals. It also guards against ghosts and sickness.

Juniper is added to love mixtures, and the berries are carried to increase male potency.

When carried or burned, juniper helps the psychic powers and breaks hexes and curses, and drives off snakes.