Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Mastic
The Herbs

(Pistacia lentiscus)

Folk Names: Gum Mastic, Masticke, Pistachia Galls

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Air

Powers: Psychic Powers, Manifestations, Lust

Magical Uses: Mastic is burned in magical operations wherein a manifestation of a spirit is desired.

It is also used as an incense to aid the psychic powers and has long been dissolved and used in lust potions by Magicians and Witches in the Middle East.

Added to any incense, mastic lends potency and power.