Sacred to Apollo, the nature of bay is to sharpen the mind and bring clarity. Use to bring oracular sight into focus, see through falsehoods, and gain mastery and success in the arts. more
One of the sacred trees of Ireland and the British Isles, blackthorn is associated with the ogham letter Straif , which according to McManus' "Irish letter-names and their kennings" bears... more
Bloodroot has a pure white flower and a stem and root that bleed red sap; in European magic it is a plant of pure life blood. In hoodoo, it is used to quell domestic problems and aid... 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
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
Chilis are the fruit of a New World plant that spread across the globe during the Columbian exchange. Chilis refer to hot varieties of one of several Capsicum species, varieties without... more
Cloves are the hard flower buds of a tropical shrub. They have a sharp, spicy scent and are used in protection and purification blends. Cloves are also added to self-burning incense... 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
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
Dittany of Crete is a very rare herb that only grows wild on the island of Crete used in magical practice for the development of clairvoyance and for the materialization of spirits. more
We offer dragon's blood resin from two separate plants, Daemonorops draco (Indonesian Dragon's Blood) and Dracaena cinnabari (Medieval Dragon's Blood). The resins are added to spells, incense, oils and inks as blood substitutes in order to increase their power and potency. more
Fennel has been used in sachets and incense for most magical purposes. Hung in doorways or windows, fennel protects from evil and sorcery, and placed in keyholes, it protects against... more
In Isis and Osiris, the historian Plutarch relates that Egyptian priests burned frankincense at dawn, and it's not hard to see why. The scent of frankincense which is fresh, balsam, lemony... 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
High John the Conqueror Roots are some of the most used, varied, and powerful amulets used in Hoodoo. Anoint with High John Oil and carry as an amulet for luck, sexual power, and to control and have mastery over others. more
A sharp, piney scent when burned, add juniper to protection and healing incenses. Also add juniper to sanctification incense, especially when combined with frankincense and cedar. Additionally... 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
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
The root of madder has been used as source of dye for wool, cotton, leather, and bone for thousands of years. Cloth dyed with madder has been found in the Tomb of Tutankamun, in ancient... 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
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
Nutmegs are carried as amulets to ward off illness, and are also included in many money drawing blends. An infusion of nutmeg will bring connectedness with others who drink it, and... more
This Indian cousin to frankincense has a warmer tint, with a darker citrus quality more reminiscent of orange than lemon. In general, olibanum and frankincense are interchangeable, though... 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... 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
The deep red stamens of the saffron crocus are used for love spells to inflame the heart, in vision spells to see through situations clearly, and in devotional spells for the Gods of Light. more
Thought by Aristotle to have come from bees, this resin is actually from a type of Juniper tree that grew outside the temple complex at Delphi. more