Book of Shadows: Peruvian Pepper (Mulli)
Element: Fire.
Planet: Mars.
Gender: Femenine.
Power: Mars symbolism.
Sacred to the Incas, who call it The Tree of Life or Mulli. Appreciated by the many uses it had, was planted in the communication roads for the Inca Empire to protect the Chasquis (messengers).
Is a beneficent tree by his strength, freshness and beauty. They said that sleep below one brings a calm sleep since their soft smell cover the senses, the air moves his branches and keep the bugs away.
The fruits reveal a softer side of Mars, with a warm scent but not at all hot and to my mind more complex than black pepper.
Fresh green leaves in bunches are used shamanically in Mesoamerican traditional ceremonies for cleansings and blessings.
Properties: Gummy, resinous, dyeing, medicinal, combustible and melliferous. The seeds are called Pink Pepper and can replace the normal pepper. The leaves are useful for ulcers, urinary system, menstrual cramps, to more menstrual flood, to fight the flu and help with pulmonar issues, especially bronchitis, antibacterial, antiseptic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antitumor, antifungal, antiviral, insecticide and repellent, boost the immune system, antidepressant, diuretic, for toothache.
