Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Vanilla
The Herbs

(Vanilla aromatica or V. planifolia V. tahitensis) Fruit: G

Folk Names: Banilje, Tlilxochitl

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Venus

Element: Water

Powers: Love, Lust, Mental Powers

Magical Uses: Vanilla, a type of fermented orchid, is used in love sachets; the scent and taste are considered to be lust-inducing. A vanilla bean placed in a bowl of sugar will infuse it with loving vibrations; the sugar can then be used to sweeten love infusions.

A vanilla bean, carried, will restore lost energy and improve the mind.