Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Liquidamber
The Herbs

(Liquidambar orientalis, L. styraciflua,

L. spp.) G

Folk Names: Styrax (L. orientalis), Sweet Gum (L. styraciflua), Voodoo Witch Burr, Witch Burr

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Powers: Protection

Magical Uses: The seed pods are placed on the altar or held during magical rites for protection against evil forces.

Liquidamber bark is substituted for storax bark.