Black Pepper

 

Names: Piper nigrum, Old English pipor, Pfeffer, Poure, Peppercorns

Warnings: Can be toxic if ingested in high quantities.

Planets: Mars

Elements: Fire

Gender associations: Masculine

Signs: Aries 

Deities: Ares, Mars, Tubal qayin

Celebrations: Mabon

Spell types: Banishing, Warding off negativity, Protection, Exorcism, Courage, Physical energy, Jealousy, Strength, Confidence, Gossip, Building protection, Inventiveness, Focus, Cursing & hexing, Purification, Uncrossing, Luck, Release, Justice, Dream work, Motivation, Security, Healing, Fear, Lust, Commanding, Speed

Medical uses: Circulation, Boost immune system, Detoxifies, Improves digestion, Antiseptic, Lessens anxiety, Coughs, Clears congestion, Aphrodisiac

Uses:

• Mix with salt and sprinkle around your home to dispel any negative energies.

• Use in protection bottles, sachets, and amulets.

• Wear as part of a charm or amulet to promote inner strength.

• Can be used to stop people from talking bad about you.

• Sprinkle salt and black pepper at your door after someone leaves to prevent them from returning.

• Carry to ward off and free your mind of jealousy.

• Can be used in curses and hexes.

• Can be used in kitchen magick.

• Use black pepper in sachets to protect against magickal attacks.

Please do not use any plant or herb medicinally without consulting your doctor, some of these plants and herbs can be very dangerous and even poisonous.