Fenugreek Seed

Botanical Name
Trigonella foenum-graecum
 
Usual Origin(s)
India
 
Description
Fenugreek seed has a bitter, curry-like flavor. In Egypt the seeds are boiled, sweetened, and the infusion served as a popular winter tea. This product is not fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi).
 
Folk Names
Bird's Foot, Greek Hayseed, Watu, Hilba
 
Gender
Masculine
 
Planet
Mercury
 
Element
Air
 
Deity
Apollo
 
Powers 
Money Drawing
 
Magical Uses
To bring money into the household, a few fenugreek seeds can be added to the mop water (or a small amount of a fenugreek infusion). Also, half-fill a small jar with fenugreek and leave open in the house to attract money. Add a few seeds every couple of days until the jar is full; then empty the fenugreek out in begin again. Return the spent herb to the ground.
 
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