Bulk herbs, woods, resins, and essential oils.
Aloeswood is a very rare and intensely spiritual wood that has been used for millennia in both Eastern and Western magic. These small pieces are well suited as an ingredient in high... more
Named for the Archangel Michael, Angelica root is used in Hoodoo as an uncrossing herb. It is also used in ritual baths and rituals of purification, and enhances female power. It is... more
Use this licorice scented seed in protection and meditationi incenses and in blends to cause spirits to gather. Sprinkle about a place to purify it of evil influences. more
Also known as devil’s dung, Asafoetida is an exorcism and protection herb. It is traditionally worn around the neck to ward off bad luck and illnes, and sprinkiled into the censer during... more
In the 16th century Spaniards shipped this thick liquid resin to Europe from the Callao and Lima shipping ports in Peru, resulting in the name Peru Balsam. It has a deep earthy masculine... more
Sacred to Apollo, bay was burned in the cave temple of the famed Oracle of Delphi, and garlands of bay leaves were used in the ancient world to crown victors. Use bay to help achieve... more
Bayberry chips are used in incense and oil recipes for extended luck, especially money-luck. Although other herbs are used in this type of magic as well, in Hoodoo, bayberry and sassafras... more
Sale: 40% offAlso known as Deadly Nightshade, this highly toxic herb is named for Atropos--the Fate who cuts. It has been associated with witches since antiquity and can be used to connect with the... more
Benzoin Siam is less like Benzoin Sumatra and more like true storax, for which it can substitute. It has an intensely sweet fragrance with a floral note, but if burned too quickly... more
This sweet balsamic fragrance is widely used in Hindu and Russian Orthodox rituals as a cleansing incense. Benzoin is also of Mercury and can be used in astral travel, all blends that... more
Holy resin of the Mayans, Breuzinho is the spirit of the mighty Jaguar. Exuded from Amazonian trees, forest bees deposit pollen in the still soft resin. It is similar in scent to... more
Burgundy is the resin from the Norway spruce after the turpentine has been removed. It can be used in incense, or, more commonly, in the creation of sealing waxes and balms. more
Calamus, or sweet flag, is the root of a wetland plant used in Hoodoo practice as one of the two ingredients for compelling magics. It is also used for drawing spirits, likely due... more
Real camphor has been almost completely replaced by synthetics; ours is real. A strongly moon resin, use camphor to open psychic awareness or to induce psychic dreams. It can also... more
A seed with a spicy flavor, cardamom is an excellent aphrodisiac that is also used in Middle Eastern cooking. Add to love blends to spice up an evening. Decortilated. more
Cascara sagrada, or sacred bark, is used among curanderos as a blessing incense. Among rootworkers cascara sagrada is a lucky court case herb. Rootworkers include some in mojo bags... more
Sale: 40% offThe aroma of Chamomile, faintly like apples and straw, has relaxing, calming, and sedating properties. At the same time, chamomile has strong solar energies and is used to honor the... more
Comfrey leaves and root contain allantoin, which has a soothing effect, stops bleeding, and speeds the healing of wounds. Comfrey is used in travel spells for protection or packed... more
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White copal has a lighter, cleaner scent than frankincense. Traditionally, it is burned to purify the home, the temple, and on shrines to honor the gods and household spirits. Copal... more
This golden copal from the Phillipines has a scent and appearance very similar to Copal Oro, with which is it often confused. This copal is ethically harvested as part of an economic... more
Dark copal has a heavier scent than copal blanco; use during dusk, dawn, and rituals for a change of seasons, both literal and metaphoric. Traditionally, it is burned to purify the... more
Black copal has a dark balsamic-floral scent that is unique among the copals. It is burned during the Day of the Dead, and to honor nighttime and underworld deities. Use to honor... more
Gold copal has a fuller scent than copal blanco, with less of an airy quality and more fire. Traditionally, it is burned to purify the home, the temple, and on shrines to honor the... more
Damiana has a sweet spicy scent, but soon turns smoky when burned. It is used in infusions as an aphrodisiac, and also to initiate deep visions. Mix with other more pleasant burning... more
Dammar is a Malaysian word meaning 'light', and this resin has a light airy lemon like smell that is said to lift the spirit and bring light to the darkness of the soul. more
Dar and Laha are inexpensive Makko substitutes; they absorb water and act as a binder for self-burning incense. Dar is almost odorless, burns evenly and smoothly and is finely powdered. It... more
Datura's sharp spiny "thornapple" seedpods and enchanting night blooming flowers belie the dual nature of this plant. One of the classic witching herbs, Datura is known for it's entheogenic... more
Deer's Tongue is a sweet smelling herb useful in work for sweet speech. It is used in court case work so the lawyer is convincing and eloquent, and can be used similarly for any public... more
Dittany of Crete is a very rare herb that only grows wild on the island of Crete, but is called for in a great many medieval recipes. Because of its rarity, beware unscrupulous merchants... more
Daemonorpos is the resin from the fruit of a palm, which is warmed and rolled into balls. Sometimes sold as 'red rock opium', add to incense and oils as a blood substitute to increase their power, especially those for protection, exorcism, and love. Drac more
Sacred to Frau Holda, Elder has been considered a strong magical tree for centuries, strongly associated with witches and faeries alike. 'Old Lady of the Elder trees, please give me... more
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This soft resin has a high essential oil content that makes it soft at room temperature. It also has an intense citrus fragrance with a sharp, piney undertone. Because of its dual natured... more
A darker, less sharp version of the citrus scented elemi. Unlike normal elemi, Manila elemi is hard and not gooey, and thus easier to work with. This resin is collected in the Philippines... more
Fenugreek is used in medicine and magic of increase. It helps increase a mother’s milk flow, and is used in spells to make an old man a ‘young man’. With its many small gold seeds... more
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Frankincense was burned each morning in Egyptian temples to welcome the rebirth of the sun. With its rich lemony-pine scent, it is burned to raise vibrations, purify and exorcise... more
Fumitory, named from the Medieval Latin Fumus Terrae or "smoke of the earth," is an herb of the underworld and is burned for working with spirits. In Hoodoo it is a money drawing... more
Also called Low John to Chew and court case root, don't confuse it with the sedge galingale. Galangal has a sharp, spicy scent good for curse-breaking, winning in court, and psychic... more
A semi-liquid resin from a giant fennel, galbanum has a bitter, green scent which develops into a greek musk similar to green spikenard as the top notes volatilize. Galbanum is an ingredient... more
During the Middle Ages, Gentian was commonly employed as a theriac, believed to be an antidote to poison and venoms of all kinds. Nowadays, it's mainly used in spells to attract and keep... more
Grains of paradise are used in hoodoo, combined with little john to chew, to make a protective wash. By itself, it is used as a protective amulet when hung on doors, and is used in... more
Gravel root helps you put down roots and get work. Gravel root is used in steady work magic by adding it to a mojo bag with other herbs to get a job and make steady money. If going... more
Guar gum is a superior binder for rolled incense. It is not sticky like gum arabic, creating a consistency more like clay than dough, but it is a stronger binder and can be substituted... more
Gum Arabic is a resin with little scent of its own that creates a mucilage when powdered and added to water. As such, it is added to incense blends as a binder at about 5-10%. Alone... more
Hawthorn berries are often offered to the fey by those who work with them. They can be used in place of the wood in foods and jams or other general workings when you want to enter... more
A classic herb associated with witchcraft, Hellebore is used in rites of Saturn like banishing and necromancy. It was also one of the powerful and poisonous herbs included in flying... more
Henbane is one of the traditional herbs of historic, medieval witchcraft. Sacred to Hecate, crowns of henbane were worn by the dead in Hades. It is said to bring storms when burned... more
High John the Conqueror Roots are some of the most used, varied, and powerful amulets used in hoodoo. Roots are used for luck, controlling and mastery, and for male sexual energy and power. Anoint with High John the Conqueror Oil and carry in the pocke more
In Sicily, hyssop is known to be helpful in turning away the evil eye, and in Europe sprigs are hung around the house to keep away negativity. It is also mentioned in The Key of Solomon... more
A fragrant night blooming vine, jasmine falls under the rule of the Moon. In the southern US, the scent of jasmine is said to accompany ghosts. Jasmine encourages prophetic dreams... more
A sharp, piney scent when burned, add juniper berries to protection and healing incenses. Also add juniper to sanctification incense, especially when combined with frankincense and cedar. ... more
This is the powdered inner root bark from Mimosa hostilis . The Mayans of Mexico have used the tannin-rich Jurema to stop wounds for thousands of years. The root bark also yeilds... more
Labdanum, or rock rose, is the resin from an evergreen shrub. It is a sweet, warm, honey-floral scent similar to davana, with strong Sun energy. It is a main ingredient in chypre, and... more
A floral scent, add lavender to cleansing and passive protection blends. A relaxing, soothing herb when added to baths and teas, it acts magically to purify and cleanse. Also try... more
Licorice root is used in Hoodoo practice as one of the two ingredients for compelling magics. It is chewed for aid in deep trance work and contacting spirits, and has a more delicate... more
Sale: 40% offAlso known as Indian Tobacco, lobelia is a smoking herb with a sedative effect. It can be mixed with mullein to help ease the symptoms of asthma or tinctured and taken orally to help stop... more
Sale: 40% offCalled "loveache" or "love parsley" in Middle English, lovage is used in spells of attraction to bring new lovers and make yourself more attractive to them. Add it to baths to increase... more
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Lucky Hand Roots are orchid roots that resemble a deformed grasping hand, though some are more deformed than others. All are useful for gamblers and others who need an extra hand to get... more
Madder is a dye plant yielding an orange-red color. Extract in hot water and use to color cloth or grind and make a paste with water to color engraved bone or stone. more
The quintessential plant of Witchcraft, mandrake was thought to grow from the semen of hanged men at crossed roads. It was used in secret rites for the acquisition of a familiar spirit... more
Chios Mastic only grows on the Isle of Crete, and is thus very precious. It is the quintessential incense of air and Mercury, and is used in High Magic for controlling and to bind entities... more
Mistletoe is an ancient parasitic plant of magical power revered by the druids as the sperm of the sacred marriage. It is moderately toxic and the berries should not be ingested. ... more
In ancient Rome these beans were offered to the Gods of the Underworld and the spirits of the dead and were used to provide protection from restless ghosts. In Hoodoo practice, they're... more
Sale: 40% offCalled monkshood because the flowers look like dark purple cowls, this poisonous plant is also known as aconite or wolfsbane (though wolfsbane is Aconitum vulparia and has pale or yellow... more
A foul scent when burned and a bitter taste when drunk, mugwort is used in all manner of divination, scrying, and vision blends. An infusion of the herb is also used to wash divination tools. more
Stalks of mullein were made into funeral torches in ancient times. This herb is ruled by Saturn, but is not a substitute for graveyard dirt. Use it in magics for returning bewitched things... more
Mustard seed is used for diverse magicks, from flying in India to protecting thresholds in Italy to promoting women’s fertility to money spells. Brown mustard is also used in Four... more
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Myrrh is burned to purify and consecrate, traditionally mixed with frankincense for this purpose. In general, myrrh darkens a blend, though myrrh was burned in Egypt during midday and is sacred to Hathor. more
Due to the stinging spines found on the leaves, nettles are a strong herb used in protective magic and jinx breaking. They were grown in Scotland for the stem fibers which were woven... more
Oakmoss is a good vegetable musk, and so is used in blends devoted to the forest Gods and is suited for work involving death and birth. Others like to use it for money spells. Oddly... more
The Oak is a tree revered by the druids for its height and strength and knowledge. We sell powdered oak bark for use in powders for these purposes or to use as base in self-burning... more
Known as sweet myrrh, opoponax has none of the burnt rubber scent associated with low quality myrrh. Opoponax is associated with the Scorpio/Mars/Pluto complex of sex and death. Use... more
The powdered root of the Florentine iris has a violet-like scent, but acts as a fixative in blends, absorbing scents that would otherwise volatilize. Orris root powder is also known... more
Patchouli has strong Earth energies with a unique scent you either love or hate. Use in money drawing blends, as well as lust inducing incense and oils. It can also be burned to aid... more
Piñon is one of the cleansing herbs used by several native tribes in the American southwest. It has a strongly balsamic scent when burned, and is best when mixed with cedars and copals... more
White pine is a healing and cleansing herb, particularly its leaves and resin. We offer this white pine bark powder as a base for self-burning incense related to healing and cleansing... more
Sale: 40% offAlso known as orris root or love root, this root is used in Hoodoo to draw the love of a man and is a powerful and popular love and marriage amulet in conjure work. Queen Elizabeth Root... more
Laha and Dar are inexpensive Makko substitutes. Like Makko, they absorb water and act as a binder for self-burning incense. Red Laha is the inside part of the bark and is excellent... more
Roses are the quintessential flower of love, and are perfect for love philters, baths, or incense. These petals still retain a soft scent, and are excellent to use loose in a special love box or included in a sachet. more
Rowan, or Mountain Ash, produces large clusters of small red berries, and for this reason, like many trees that produce similar fruit, has been associated with the food of the gods. ... more
Rue is a protective herb of great repute. Many people carry rue or place it above their door to ward off the evil eye. Some folks make a tea of rue and sprinkle it about their homes for protection or take a bath of rue for the same benefits to themselves more
Red Sandalwood has a scent similar to white sandalwood, but is sweeter and less cool. It shares the same magical qualities, but with more of an air slant. The best quality is from... more
White sandalwood is a cool and spicy scented wood used extensively in good quality Asian incense as a base wood. Magically, it is purifying and balancing. The best quality comes from... more
Scullcap is a relaxing herb that quiets the mind and calms the body; try adding it to dreamer's tea or blends for trance. You can also experience its effects smoking; a blend of scullcap... more
This familiar mint can be used for settling the stomach, and is added to many healing blends. The herb is also used to stuff sachets and poppets, especially those used for healing... more
In ancient times, spikenard was the most expensive perfume in the world. An ingredient in Mary Magdalene’s spice jar, it is said to improve love life, promote sexual fidelity and strengthen... more
Star anise seed pods are carried as amulets for good luck and prosperity. When burned as incense, it improves the psychic powers – combine with nutmeg and wormwood for a pleasant incense... more
Storax is a liquid resin with a cold, sweet, spicy scent; small amounts are all that is needed. The storax of ancient texts is not available in commerce (substitute benzoin siam)... more
This herb has a sweet vanilla/benzoin scent somewhat reminiscent of drying hay. Also known as Master of the Woods (from the German waldmeister ), Sweet Woodruff provides courage, strength... more
This fragrant, psychoactive seed from a Persian plant (also called Aspand or Harmal) is burned as an incense to remove the Evil Eye. It may also be burned to lighten one's spirits and provide... more
Native to South America, tonka beans have a sweet, vanilla-like fragrance. They are known in Hoodoo as love drawing beans; carry one in your pocket to attract a new lover, with or... more
Vervain is one of the Celts most sacred plants and sacred to Cerridwen. It is used for a large number of magical purposes, including love, protection, healing, and purification. In... more
Violet leaf absolute is a think dark green liquid with green and earthy scent. In dilution, floral and vanilla notes make themselves known, but the oil is still strongly belongs to the... more
White sage is an excellent purifying herb, and is the main constituent in most Native American smudges. Try blending this sage with some cedar and copal for a great cleansing incense. ... more
White willow is a plant sacred to Hekate and is associated with graveyards and the underworld. The bark of this tree is the original source of the active ingredient in aspirin, and... more
A close relative of mugwort, wormwood is the darker cousin. Once featured as an ingredient in Absinthe, it is considered by some to be a hallucinogen. Brew small amounts of wormwood into a tea to induce trance and burn over graves to summon the spirits o more
Named for the Greek hero Achilles, yarrow was widely used by soldiers from ancient times through the Civil War to stop bleeding and heal wounds. It is used for love spells as well... more
Sale: 40% offYews can stop growing and continually renew themselves, allowing them to live forever. Called the Tree of Immortality, it is sacred to Hekate and has been used to raise the dead. It is often found in graveyards where it stands as a silent sentinel over more
Yohimbe tree bark from West Africa has a long history of use as an aphrodisiac and a stimulant. It dilates blood vessels in the skin and mucus membranes, decreases blood pressure... more