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Spiritual Uses of Herbs

These are documented traditional and folk magic uses of herbs, organized by intention. Sources include African American Hoodoo, Caribbean folk traditions, and other cultural practices. This information is presented as documentation of traditional practice, not as instruction or endorsement of any particular belief system.

Attraction Love Attraction Money Blessing Cleansing Luck Protection Psychic & Divination Uncrossing

Attraction Love

Herbs traditionally used in folk practice to draw love and romantic connection.

Catnip
Use to dress a candle, especially to attract men.
Cinnamon
Use in a mojo bag.
Patchouli
Add to a spiritual bath, use in a mojo bag, or in an incense blend.

Attraction Money

Herbs traditionally used in folk practice to draw prosperity and financial opportunity.

Cinnamon
Use in a mojo bag, or add to a floor wash for the front of your business and sidewalk.
Patchouli
Use in a mojo bag or in an incense blend.
Peppermint
Use in a mojo bag or in an incense blend.
Spearmint
Use in a mojo bag or in an incense blend.
Thyme
Plant thyme in your garden. As it grows, so does your money.
Yellow Dock
Brew a tea and use as a floor wash for home and business. Wipe down the door handles of your business to draw customers.

Blessing

Herbs traditionally used to bring peace, good fortune, and positive conditions into a home or space.

Basil
Use in spiritual baths, floor washes, in an incense blend, or use in a mojo bag.
Rosemary
Use in a spiritual bath or in an incense blend.

Cleansing

Herbs traditionally used to clear negative conditions, unwanted influences, or stagnant energy from a person or space.

Basil
Use in spiritual baths, floor washes, in an incense blend, use in a mojo bag, or sprinkle on carpet and floor then vacuum to cleanse a room.
Cayenne Pepper
Use in hot foot powder to remove unwanted people.
Eucalyptus
Use in a spiritual bath.
Frankincense
Burn resin on a charcoal disc and use as incense to cleanse a space.
Garlic
Use in a 4 Thieves Vinegar blend for a floor wash.
Hyssop
Use in spiritual baths or floor washes.
Lemon Grass
Use in spiritual baths or floor washes.
Myrrh
Use in incense blends for cleansing.
Rosemary
Use in an incense blend or plant by the door to bring good luck into the home.
Rue
Use in a spiritual bath.
Sage
Burn dried sage, also called smudging, to remove negative energy from an area.

Luck

Herbs traditionally used to draw good luck, especially in games of chance.

Calendula
Use in a mojo bag for luck in gambling and money.
Five Finger Grass
Traditionally carried or used in a mojo bag to draw luck and success in matters of money, love, and general fortune. One of the most widely used luck herbs in Hoodoo tradition.

Protection

Herbs traditionally used to guard against negative influences, harm, or ill intent.

Angelica
Use in a mojo bag or burn in an incense blend.
Frankincense
Burn resin on a charcoal disc and use as incense for protection.
Garlic
Use in 4 Thieves Vinegar blend for floor washes.
Mugwort
Burn dried herb on a charcoal disc.
Rosemary
Use in an incense blend or plant by the door.
Rue
Use in an incense blend, sprinkle rue tea around the home, or place herb above the door.
Slippery Elm
Traditionally used to stop gossip.
Thyme
Use in an incense blend.
Wormwood
Use in an incense blend to protect the home.

Psychic and Divination Aids

Herbs traditionally used to support dream work, intuition, and psychic awareness.

Aniseed
Use in a mojo bag to help increase psychic dreams.
Mugwort
Keep in a red bag under your pillow to enhance psychic dreams.

Uncrossing

Herbs traditionally used to remove jinxes, crossed conditions, curses, and negative work sent toward a person.

Angelica
Use in mojo bags or in an incense blend.
Lemon Grass
Use in spiritual baths or floor washes.
Peppermint
Use in an incense blend.
Rue
Use to remove jinxes in an incense blend or bath.
Sage
Use to strengthen reversing and uncrossing work when added to incense blends or in a mojo bag.
Spearmint
Use in an incense blend.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you are under the care of a health care provider or taking prescription medication, check with your provider before using any herbal supplement. The spiritual and folk magic uses described on this page are documented traditional practices and are presented for cultural and historical reference only.

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