FOLK NAMES:  Marshmallow, Mortification root, Sweet Weed, Wymote
GENDER:  Feminine
ELEMENT:  Water
POWERS:  Protection, Psychic Powers
MAGICAL USES:  Althea has long been used in protection rites, and it also is a good psychic power-stimulator.  Burn as incense for this purpose, or carry in a sachet.
  Althea is also known to be a good "spirit-puller', i.e., it brings good spirits in during rituals when placed on the altar.  This is a popular voodoo practice.