PLANT NAME:  Arbutus
KNOWN BY OTHER NAMES:
GENDER:  Masculine
PLANET:  Mars
ELEMENT:  Fire
DEITIES:  
POWERS:  Exorcism, Purification, Protection
RITUAL USES:  
MAGICAL USES:  Burn small amounts in exorcism and
protection incenses.  Also use in protection sachets, but only
if you want to smell odd.  Destroys manifestations of spirits if
thrown onto a fire or into the censer during magical rites. 
Sometimes used as an amulet to keep away colds and fevers,
and for this purpose is usually worn around the neck. 
Unfortunately, though asafoetida is undoubtedly powerful, it
also  has a particularly horrid odor.  Just the slightest
suggestion of the fragrance has caused vomiting.  Use with
care.