Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Tormenti
The Herbs

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(Potentilla erecta, P. tormentilla) G

Folk Names: Biscuits, Bloodroot, Earthbank, Ewe Daisy, Five Fingers, Flesh and Blood, Septfoil, Shepherd’s Knot, Thormantle

Gender: Masculine

Planet: Sun

Element: Fire

Deity: Thor

Powers: Protection, Love

Magical Uses: The infusion is drunk to give protection, or is served to a loved one to keep their love. Mediums drink the infusion to guard themselves against permanent possession by spirits.

The plant is hung up in the home to drive away evil and is carried to attract love.