Herbal Lore

Roots and Herbs	Uses
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 couragous.
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 lustrious 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.
Rasberry	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.
Sandlewood	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 protecton 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.