Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Squill
The Herbs

(Urginea scilla, U. maritima, Scilla

maritima) Poison

Folk Names: Red Squill, Sea Onion, White Squill

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Mars

Element: Fire

Powers: Money, Protection, Hex-Breaking

Magical Uses: The squill, or sea onion, has been used in magic since classical times. To protect your home, hang a squill over the window. To draw money, place one in a jar or box and add silver coins. If you feel you have been hexed carry a squill with you and it will break the spell.