====== Tamarisk ======
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latin_names: Tamarix spp.
folk_names: 
gender_tags: Feminine
planet_tags: Saturn
element_tags: Water
deity_tags: 
effect_tags: Exorcism, Protection
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===== Magical Uses =====
The tamarisk has an ancient history of use in exorcisms, dating back at least 4, 000 years. During exorcism rites a branch of the tree is held in the hand and the leaves are scattered about to drive out demons and evil. For best results the tamarisk should be cut with a gold axe and a pruning knife fashioned of silver.

The smoke of burning tamarisk drives away snakes, and tamarisk sticks were used for divining by the Chaldeans.
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