FENNEL SEED
SMALL (3"x3"): weighs approx. 1.02oz
LARGE (3"x5"): weighs approx. 2.33oz
Powers: Protection, Healing, Purification
Ritual uses: The thyrsus, a prominent feature in Dionysian rituals, was commonly constructed using large fennel stems and adorned with pine cones on each end.
Magical uses: Fennel provides a range of protective benefits when grown around the home and worn. Wearing a piece of fennel in the left shoe can prevent wood ticks from biting, while hanging it up at windows and doors can ward off evil spirits. Additionally, carrying fennel seeds for the same purpose is a common practice.
Fennel is commonly utilized in purification sachets and medicinal blends.
It's anise-like flavor is also a delicious addition to soups, salads, grains, vegetables and teas. This variety of sweet fennel is more flavorful than Egyptian or Indian fennel.
Gender: Masculine
Planet: Mercury
Element: Fire
Deities: Prometheus, Dionysus