Asafoetida is a plant and an herb.

• botanical information
• astrological correspondences
• magick correspondences and uses
• health care
• Ayurvedic herbalism

botanical information:

    Botanical name: Ferula asafoetida

    Common name: asafoetida, devil’s dung

    Use the botanical name when ordering seeds (bulbs, etc.) or when looking up information in the library. Common names vary by nation, culture, and region, and sometimes the same common name is applied to different plants.

    Family: Apiaceae (parsley) (Umbelliferae)

astrological correspondences:

    Astrological planet: Mars

magickal correspondences and uses:

    Gender: masculine (traditional western European magickal gender)

    Mars spells: Asafoetida (as an herb) may be used in as an ingredient or substitute for magick spells and formulas related to Mars matters (aggression, courage, defensive magick, exorcism, healing after surgery, hex-breaking, lust, physical strength, politics, protection, sexual energy, sexual potency, and strength). Be careful about substitutions for preparations that will be ingested or come in contact with the skin. These substitutions do not apply to medical uses. See the article on Mars for a list of herbal substitutes for asafoetida.

    Magickal substitutions: Rosemary usually may be safely substituted for any herb in magick spells and rituals. Roses may safely be substituted for any flower.

Magical Uses Exorcism, Purification, Protection information courtesy of

health care uses:

    Health Notice: Attempting to be an amateur doctor is potentially dangerous to your health. This web page is not professional medical advice. Nothing on this website should be considered as a substitute or replacement for professional medical advice. Persons should seek the advice of qualified health providers. Self-medication should not be used as a substitute for professional medical care. Please confirm all self-medication with your doctor or health care professional. See the article on healing for recommended healers.

Ayurvedic herbalism:

    Ayurvedic Doshas: VK- P+ Pitta increases; Kapha decreases; Vata decreases
    Part Used: dried sap (gathered from roots)

    For more information, see the article on Ayurvedic medicine.

Some herbs may be poisonious under some conditions. Exercise appropriate care.

    Wild gathering: Avoid wild gathering. Some plants are endangered species. Some plants can be toxic just by touch. Even experts can make deadly misidentifications of wild plants. Please grow your own herbs in your own goddess garden (or window boxes).

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