Bulk Herbs: Tonka Beans
The seed of the tree, dipteryx odorata, the Tonka bean has sometimes been used as a substitute from vanilla. It has a sweet fragrance and flavor which is reminiscent of vanilla, almonds, cinnamon and cloves. Because it contains coumarin, which is suspected of being toxic and carcinogenic, Tonka bean is banned from being used in food in the US. In addition to being sometimes used to flavor cookies, cakes and cream dishes, Tonka beans were sometimes used to flavor snuff and pipe tobacco. DO NOT EAT!In magick, Tonka beans have been used for love spells, specially in love sachets and mixtures.  They are carried to attract love, money, luck, courage and to ward off sickness.  They can also be used to make wishes - hold a Tonka bean, make a wish and toss in running water.  Tonka beans are ruled by Venus and Water.Keywords: Love, Money, Courage, Wishes