Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Castor
The Herbs

(Ricinus communes) Poison

Seed oil: P I Ab Lt (+8-10 days)

Folk Names: Palma Christi, Palms Christi Root, Mamona, Makula Kula, Mbono, Mdogo, Racznick

Power: Protection

Magical Uses: Castor beans are good protection against the evil eye, as well as all negativity. They absorb evil.