Herbal Lore

Roots and Herbs

Alderbark
Mix with chopped onion and carry when gambling. 

Angelica Root
Carry to ward off Satan's forces and to prolong life. 

Anise Seed
Burn or add to incense as an aid to meditation. 

Bayberry
Where there's bayberry, there's good luck and money. 

Benzoin
Mix with protection incense and burn to destroy evil forces. 

Blessed Thistle
Boil and add to bath for many blessings. 

Buckeye Leaf
Carry for good luck and to ward off rheumatism. 

Calamus
Sniff to lesson sexual desire; hang around neck to prevent colds and flu; can be used in divinatory incenses. 

Catnip
Anoint feet with tea to make one courageous. 

Chamomile
Tea to relax and to wash hands with before playing games of chance. 

Chewing John
Carry in pocket when looking for a job. 

Comfrey Leaf
Stuff a green doll with this to draw money and luck. 

Corn Flower
Sprinkle on right shoe when looking for a new lover. 

Devil's Shoestring
Rub on hands to control any woman totally. 

Dragon's Blood
Attracts good luck; used in uncrossing. 

Eucalyptus
Wards off colds and protects one while sleeping. 

Fennel Seed
Aphrodisiac. 

Five Finger Grass
Allegedly wards off any evil that Five Fingers can do. 

Frankincense & Myrrh
Summons spirits; used in sacred ointments, oils, and incense for
protection, healing, spirituality, life, and peace of mind. 

Golden Seal
Tea to purify blood; sprinkle in place of business to draw more money. 

Guinea Pepper
Create strife in enemy's life. 

High John Root
A powerful gambling charm for big winnings. 

Hops
Place under pillow for restful sleep. 

Jezebel Root
Others will be generous to one who carries this. 

Kelp
Insures safety for sailors,seaman and all who travel. 

Lady's Thumb
Love enters the doorway where this is strewn. 

Laurel Leaves
Give to a Bride to promote a long and happy union. 

Lavender
Wear near the heart to draw a lover near. 

Lemon Grass
Tea for lustrous hair. 

Linden Flower
Entices many lovers. 

Lotus Root
Wear to bring pleasant thoughts and memories. 

Low John, The Conqueror
Wrap in a bill to grow more money. 

Mandrake
"Wonder of the World" root protects all from harm. 

May Apple
Carry in your wallet and you will never be broke. 

Mojo Wish Bean
Carry for seven days to make a wish come true. 

Mugwort
Aids in astral projection when placed near the bed. 

Myrrh
Healing; protects and brings peace of mind. 

Nutmeg of India
Always carry when gambling for luck. 

Orris Root
A love symbol carried to attract the opposite sex. 

Passion Flower
Strew around doorway to keep jealousy away. 

Patchouli
Burn with commanding incense to break up affairs. 

Raspberry
Carry to ease pains of pregnancy and childbirth. 

Rosebuds and Petals
Wear near the heart to attract men. 

Rosemary
Sprinkle for luck; wear to strengthen heart and mind. 

Rowan Wood
Evil has no power over the home where this is kept. 

Rue
For protection; brings love into the home. 

Salt Peter
Takes away an individual's power. 

Sandalwood
Mix with any incense and burn for quick success. 

Sassafras
Add to mojo bag for good luck. 

Sea Salt
Purifies or clears energy; place on the face of a mirror on which you've put an image of a lover to force their return. 

Skullcap
Women wear to keep mate safe from other's charms. 

Slippery Elm
Sprinkle on a voodoo doll and bury to stop gossip. 

Solomon's Seal
A pinch in all corners will exorcise evil spirits. 

Spearmint
Stuff in a pillow or a mattress for protection while asleep. 

Spikenard
Add a spoonful to any herb bath to enhance its effect. 

Star Anise
Highly-prized lucky talisman for mojo bag. 

Sulpher, powdered
Burn outside door to drive away all evil influences.

Verbana
Passions rise quickly when this is nearby. 

Vervain
Ancients believed this would make one's every wish come true. 

Witch Hazel
Alleviates heartache; dulls passion and allays sorrow. 

Wormwood
Burn with angel incense to remove hexes and curses. 

Yarrow
Place under pillow and dream of one's true love.