Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Lady’s Slipper
The Herbs

(Cypripedium pubescens)

Folk Names: Yellow Moccasin Flower, Nerveroot, American Valerian

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Saturn

Element: Water

Powers: Protection

Magical Uses: Lady’s slipper is used in protective sachets as it guards against all manner of hexes, curses, spells and the evil eye.