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Alfalfa Leaf

(medicago sativa)

Other names: Buffalo Herb, Lucerne, Purple Medic
Form: Cut and sifted

Uses: Prosperity, money, protection from hunger, poverty and destitution: Venus, Earth

Somewhat resembling clover, with clusters of small purple flowers, Alfalfa is a hearty plant, resilient to droughts and frequently relied upon as a source of food for cattle. In hoodoo, Alfalfa is used for money matters of all kinds, from gambling, to business success, to obtaining a bank loan. It is also used to prevent poverty. Place a pinch in your gris gris  bag or mojo hand for money luck.

$3.00

Alkanet Root

(anchusa officinalis)

Origin: Pakistan
Form: Powder
Other names: Batschia, Alkanna Tinctoria, Lithosfermum Tinctorium, Dyer's Bugloss, Orcanet, Dyer's Alkanet
Uses: Purification, prosperity, jinx-breaking
Associations: Moon, Water

Alkanet has been used by French women as a temporary make-up solution. Many cultures use the root as a dye which is then utilized in decorations and staining procedures. Alkanet is used as a colorant for conjure oils and is an effective jinx breaker against those who are messing with your money or gambling luck.

$3.00

Buckeye Nuts

Aesculus flava

Origin: USA
Form: Seed, curio
Other names:
Uses: Lucky curio

In Hoodoo, buckeye nuts are considered to be potent good luck charms. The nuts are picked while still in their green spiny jackets which are then peeled away, leaving the bare nut. The nuts are allowed to dry and oiled daily until they reach a rich, deep, brown color. The method of oiling in the folk tradition is by rubbing the nut alongside the nose where there is typically a natural concentration of oil produced by the skin.

The name Buckeye comes from Native American folklore. Native people noticed that the nut of the Buckeye tree resembles the eye of a buck deer, a buck eye. My mother always told me that buckeyes were lucky and she always kept one in her purse and told me to carry one in my pocket. In Hoodoo, it is believed that carrying a buckeye in one's pocket will bring good luck and increase pocket money. Lucky buckeyes were carried in men's pockets sometimes for their entire lives. They are coveted by gamblers who anoint them with Fast Luck Oil and carry them concealed in their mojo bags for luck in games of chance.

$2.00 per nut

Angelica Root

(angelica archangelica officinalis)

Origin: Bulgaria
Form: Cut
Other names: Archangel, Masterwort
Uses: Clairvoyance, divination, harmony, peace, exorcism, protection, visions
Associations: Sun, Fire

Also known as Garden Angelica, or the Root of the Holy Ghost, the virtues of Angelica have long been praised in folklore, dating back into ages of great antiquity. It was used during times of plague to protect against contagion and illness, and was used as an aid in purifying blood and was described by some as a "cure for every conceivable malady," though it was chiefly used against poison, infections, and the spread of the plague. Angelica also came to be heavily associated with Angels and divinity, perhaps in part because it tends to bloom around the same time of the day of Michael the Archangel, casting it into a holy light. In this view, it was frequently used to keep evil spirits away and protect against curses, evil spells, and cruel enchantments. In hoodoo, it is also used to increase the magickal power of women and to protect children.

$4.00

Balm of Gilead Buds

(populus candicans)

Origin: USA
Form: Unopened flower buds, dried before use.
Other names: Populus balsamifera, Populus spp, Populus trichocarpa, and poplar buds.
Associations: Jupiter, water

Arima: Sweet, resinous

Uses: Reconciliation, Peaceful Home, mend a broken heart, Healing, inspiration, love, manifestation, consecration

Balm of Gilead or Poplar buds come from Cottonwood Poplar trees in the United States that produce a resinous, stick and tight bud that is highly aromatic. The dried, unopened buds of the poplar tree have been used in ointments and skin treatments for at least 3,000 years. Balm of Gilead have been effectively used in compounds for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory actions. Balm of Gilead buds are added to ointments, typically in a ratio of 1 part buds to 5 parts cream.

According to an old Black Spiritual, "There is a balm in Gilead to soothe the sin-sick soul." Presented as a gift to Solomon, it was cultivated in Judea on Mt. Gilead.

Balm of Gilead can be used as an oil of consecration. To extract the resin, crush the buds, cover with olive oil and allow to sit for two weeks. To prepare a candle to be used in psychic healing, first rinse it in cold water and sea salt, and then anoint it beginning at the center working outward toward both ends. Burn the buds to attract spirits, or carry them to attract a new love.

Note: If you are highly allergic to aspirin, you may be mildly allergic to Balm of Gilead buds. Recommended for external use only. Not to be applied to broken or abraded skin.

$4.00

Buckeye Nuts

Aesculus flava

Origin: USA
Form: Seed, curio
Other names:
Uses: Lucky curio

In Hoodoo, buckeye nuts are considered to be potent good luck charms. The nuts are picked while still in their green spiny jackets which are then peeled away, leaving the bare nut. The nuts are allowed to dry and oiled daily until they reach a rich, deep, brown color. The method of oiling in the folk tradition is by rubbing the nut alongside the nose where there is typically a natural concentration of oil produced by the skin.

The name Buckeye comes from Native American folklore. Native people noticed that the nut of the Buckeye tree resembles the eye of a buck deer, a buck eye. My mother always told me that buckeyes were lucky and she always kept one in her purse and told me to carry one in my pocket. In Hoodoo, it is believed that carrying a buckeye in one's pocket will bring good luck and increase pocket money. Lucky buckeyes were carried in men's pockets sometimes for their entire lives. They are coveted by gamblers who anoint them with Fast Luck Oil and carry them concealed in their mojo bags for luck in games of chance.

$2.00 per nut

Thorns from the prickly pear cactus are carefully harvested in the Arizona desert and placed in  a glass vial for protection. Cactus thorns are ideal for working doll babies, cutting up and added to gris gris for protective works and in enemy works. These thorns need to be handled with great care as they are very "sticky".

$5.00 per vial

Catnip

(nepeta cataria)

Origin: USA
Form: Cut and Sifted
Other names:

Uses: To cause intrigue, to get attention and love from a male
Associations: Venus, Water
Aroma: Mint with a touch of lemon and green herb before burned, harsher after burning

In addition to causing cats to go into a frenzy, Catnip has a long history of use by women for the purpose of getting the attention of a man. For this purpose it is usually mixed with Rose petals in a sachet.

$3.00

(Carum cavi)

Origin: USA
Form: Seeds
Other names: Meridian Fennel, Persian Cumin
Uses: Aphrodisiac, fidelity, honesty, keep secrets, memory, prevent theft, protection
Associations: Mercury, air
Aroma: Nutty, bitter-sweet

Caraway serves to protect against negativity. Objects containing caraway seeds are thought to be theft-proof. To attract a mate, place caraway into a sachet. The seeds encourage fidelity. 

$3.00

Cedar Smudge Wands

Origin: USA
Form: Leaf

Uses: purification, blessings, breaking jinxes, thwarting negativity
Associations:
Aroma: woody

In Native American tradition cedar is used to carry prayers to the creator. It is used to bridge the gap between heaven and earth. It also seems that the cedar tree has connections with power and the sun through many varying traditions such as Sumerian legend, Cabalistic lore and Egyptian mythology. It is often associated with breaking the misuse of power or powerful forces that may be having a negative influence.

Cedar is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. A few pinches are thrown on the red-hot rocks, immediately sparking into a yellow glow and releasing their aroma. The smoke of burning cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negative energies.

These cedar wands are consecrated on our altar to Blackhawk, the famous Native American War Chief who is highly revered among hoodoos and Spiritualists.

A purchase of Voodoo Mama's Cedar Smudge Wands helps provide for the basic needs of the tribe who created the product and any profits are dedicated to enhancing living conditions and adding value to their cultural heritage.

$4.95

(cichorium intybus)

Origin: USA
Form: Ground
Other names: blue sailors, succory, and coffeeweed

Uses: Remove Obstacles, gain favors, invisibility, can also be used in jinxes and crossings
Associations:
Aroma: Earthy, coffee-like

Chicory can be burned as an incense. It is a good herb to use when one is seeking to remove negativity and obstacles from their path. It can also be used in healing and magick to promote a more positive outlook on life and to improve one's sense of humor. Anointing the body with a tea made from Chicory is said to bring favors from others. It was once thought to make the possessor invisible, open locked doors and boxes if harvested in the correct magickal way. In hoodoo, it is used in combination with other crossing herbs to strengthen jinxes.

$6.00

Cinnamon Chips

(cinnamomum cassia)

Origin: Indonesia
Form: Cut
Other names: Cassia Lignea, Cassia Bark, Cassia Aromaticum
Uses: Success, Courage, Power, Energy, Spiritual Development
Associations: Mars, Fire
Aroma: Hot, strong and fiery

The dried bark of the Cinnamon tree makes a wonderful addition to incense blends in addition to being a much-used culinary spice. It is used in sachets, infusions and incense blends to raise high vibrations, stimulate psychic powers, and to help with consecrations. In hoodoo, cinnamon chips are said to attract love, luck, and money quickly.

$3.00

Coriander Seeds

(coriandrum sativum)

Form: Whole seed
Origin: Egypt
Uses: Dreams, restoration of calm, sleep
Associations: Moon, Air
Aroma: Sweet, dreamy, slightly peppery and spicy

As an aromatic stimulant and spice, Coriander has been cultivated and used from the times of the Greek physicians.

As an aromatic, Coriander is stimulating at first and then dreamy and sedating.

$3.00

Dittany of Crete

(flora cestrica)

Other names: Dictamnus
Origin: United States of America
Uses: Manifestation, bringing things to fruition, engendering, healing
Associations: Earth
Aroma: Pleasant, clean and spring-like

Dittany is a hard-to-find herb that is often called for in ancient incense recipes. It has a reputation for enhancing manifestations when performing evocation, and for increasing one's ability to Astral Project. It was also used in the Classical World for healing wounds. In hoodoo, Dittany of Crete is a powerful love herb.

A member of the Oregano family, Dictamnus is very fragrant. It is wonderful in incense blends or by itself.

$4.00

Dragon's Blood Resin (Sangre de Drago)

(calamus draco)

Origin: China
Form: Pieces with a little powder
Other names: red rock
Uses: Strength, virility, victory, victorious celebrations, prosperity, potency booster
Associations: Mars, Fire
Aroma: Ethereal, smooth, very resinous aroma with a hint of fruit and spice, lots of smoke
Form: Broken chunks with some powder

Attributed to Heh and Pe by the Kabbalists (Aires and Mars) Dragons Blood is also an incense of Fire. It is especially good when mixed with other incense, and acts as a boost to their potency. Dragon's Blood comes from the fruit of the Draco trees, and looks like boiling blood when you put it on the charcoal. It is also added to red ink to make "Dragon's Blood Ink", which is used to inscribe magical spells, seals and talismans. Carry a piece with you as a lucky curio or add to mojo bags and gris gris to attract luck and money.

$7.00 ounce

Five Finger Grass (Cinquefoil)

(potentilla erecta)

Other names: Five Fingers, Five Finger Blossom, Five Leaf Grass, Sunkfield, Synkefoyle, Potentilla
Uses: Love, money, or when you require an abundance of something
Associations: Jupiter
Aroma: Sweet, fresh, grassy

Cinquefoil was reputedly an ingredient in many spells in the Middle Ages, and reportedly was used also in love divinations. It was one of the ingredients of a special bait for fishing nets which would ensure a large catch.

In one old version of a recipe for 'Witches' Ointment' Cinquefoil is used along with smallage and wolfsbane. This group of herbs is then mixed with (supposedly) the fat of children dug up from their graves and added to fine wheat flour.

Medicinally, Cinquefoil has been in use since the time of the Greeks, and it was thought to cure fevers and diarrhea. It was also chewed to help with gum and tooth pain. It is a powerful astringent, and is used to tan leather. Large amounts can damage the kidneys.

Cinquefoil is used in many incense recipes and is a main ingredient in Essence of Van Van and Chinese Wash. It has many magickal properties including, uncrossing, attracting luck, money and love, and brings luck in games of chance.

$3.00

Fumitory Herb

(fumaria officinalis)

Origin: Morocco
Form: Cut and Sifted
Other names: Earth Smoke, Beggary, Fumus, Vapor, Nidor, Fumus Terrae, Fumiterry, Kaphnos. Wax Dolls.
Uses: Banishing, Grounding, Removal of dead matters
Associations: Earth, Saturn
Aroma: Heavy, burning husks

Legend has it that this plant was produced from vapors arising out of the Earth. The Ancients believed that the fumes from this plant had the power to expel evil spirits. An interesting note on this herb is that the plant is seldom visited by insects. In hoodoo it is used to attract money and is an ingredient in money drawing herbal blends.

$3.00

Hawthorne Berries (whole)

(crataegus oxycanthus)

Other names:
Form: Whole
Origen: Bulgaria
Uses:
Associations: Mars, Fire
Aroma: Like a good, slightly spicy tobacco

Hawthorne berries are used to keep your lover faithful. It can be added to mojo bags and gris gris to strengthen love relationships and ensure fidelity.

$3.00

Form: Whole pieces of various sizes
Origin: India
Other names: High John the Conqueror
Uses: Seriousness, works, tasks, plans, urgent issues
Associations: Mars, Fire
Aroma: If pipe tobacco and old-leather bound books made a spice, it would be High John. Forcefully aromatic.

High John roots are anointed with High John the Conqueror Oil and carried in the pocket as a powerful amulet. Small roots are anointed and added to mojo hands to add power and luck to money and gambling spells. Voodoo Mama's High John the Conqueror  Roots come in three sizes: small, medium and large. Price is for one root.

Small root $3.00

Medium root $5.00

Large root $7.00

Huayruros (Ormusia), aka Crab's Eye, Lady Bug Bean

The seeds of the Huayruro plant (Ormusia) grows in the Amazon rainforest. The natural, bright red and black color of the male seed represents complimentary duality. It is believed that these seeds have the dual power to attract good fortune and ward off evil spirits. Even though it is very poisonous if chewed, it is the all time favorite good luck seed.  It is always carried by locals somewhere on their bodies, and put on children and babies in the form of a little bracelet. It is reputed to ward off any kind of bad luck, to protect one from jinxes, and keep away the evil eye.  Huayruro seeds are often found in glass jars adding a bit of color to the modest homes in the jungle. The seeds are a symbol of good luck and abundance in the Inca culture. These seeds come in a 1.5 inch glass bottle straight from the Shaman's Market in Peru. 9 seeds to a bottle.

$3.95

Indigo

(isatis tinctoris)

Other names: Pigmentum Indicum, Qing Dai Fen
Uses: Banishing, Grounding, Protection
Associations: Earth, Saturn
Aroma: Heavy, brackish, swamp water

Indigo is the famous Eastern plant known for its dye. It is called for in some ancient recipes, and is good in banishing blends. The French introduced indigo to Louisiana in 1718, and 10 years later its export began. With the help of French bounties, indigo production and exportation continued until later in the century when it was learned that cotton could be produced more profitably (Bishop, 1866, vol.1, pg. 348).


This is prepared dark-blue indigo powder.

$4.00

Lavender Blossoms
Highest quality!

Lavender is well-known for its soothing and calming effect. Native to France and the western Mediterranean, it is now cultivated worldwide for its volatile oil. It is grown as a garden plant as far north as Norway. Lavender is a perennial shrub, growing to about three feet, producing spikes of violet-blue flowers that extend above the foliage. Some varieties have flowers of pale pink, dark purple, white, or magenta and are harvested toward the end of flowering season when the petals have begun to fade.

In Mexico, lavender is used in a tea to treat indigestion, and burned in a type of aromatherapy. Smudge sticks are made from bundles of the plant and burned to fumigate sick rooms. New mothers are purified with it after childbirth. 1 oz. Quantity may be adjusted at checkout.

$3.00

Example of lightening Struck Wood

2x3 inch bag of Lightening Struck Wood

4x6 Bag of Lightening Struck Wood

Lightening Struck Wood

Lightening struck wood is a powerful curio within Hoodoo and Native American traditions. It is typically hard to come by, but I am fortunate in that we live in the High Desert and on the side of a mountain. When the monsoons come, the lightening is abundant and you can see it strike the trees at the top of the mountains. We have ready access to the trees that are lightening struck, and go and harvest some of the wood and offer it for sale here on this site.

The temperature of lightening is around 30,000 degrees C or six times as hot as the surface of the Sun. It is believed that sap is one reason trees are common targets for lightening because sap is a better conductor of electricity than air. When lightening strikes a tree, the energy is discharged through the tree turning the sap into steam, which causes the bark to split apart.

Trees that are struck by lightening are not always burned and do not always catch on fire.

Lightening struck wood can be added to any work to increase its power. It is particularly good for commanding spells, sex spells, and spells of destruction, which draw on its fire energy to destroy. Fire also has a dual nature to transform; hence its ability to be used in positive works as well.

Our lightening struck wood is from juniper, cedar, and pine trees.

According to Navajo beliefs, it is not wise to burn lightening struck wood as a source of wood burning fuel as it can cause illness and bad luck. Lightening struck wood is considered the property of the Spirit of Lightening and so it is avoided.

Because we have an abundance of this rare and powerful item, we can offer it at very reasonable prices.  We offer this curio for sale in two sizes.

2 x 3 inch generously stuffed bag of lightening struck wood.

$9.95

4 x 6 inch generously stuffed bag of lightening struck wood

$19.95

Peppermint Leaf

(mentha piperita)

Origin: USA
Form: Cut and Sifted
Other names: Brandy Mint, Lammint, Lamb's Mint
Uses: Dreams, rest, sleep, uplifting of spirits, purification, healing, aphrodisiac,  good luck, happiness, love, draw prosperity, protection, psychic development, renewal, rest, transformation.
Associations: Mercury, Air
Aroma: cool, fresh, sweet, minty

$3.00

Pine Resin Incense (Incensio de Pinon)

 1 ounce.

A traditional incense used by indigenous peoples of the Americas. This pine resin is collected from the beautiful pine trees in the San Francisco peaks and is the same kind that is used in the native American Sweat lodge ceremony. We use pine resin as a purifier  of sacred space, as well as a healing agent for chest colds. Pinch off a small piece and place it on a self-lighting charcoal and watch it melt and smolder, giving off the fresh, healing aroma of pine.

$4.00

(Rosmarinus officinalis)

Origin: Mediterranian
Form: Cut and Sifted
Other names: Rosmarinus officinalis. Romero, and Dew of the Sea.
Uses: Aphrodisiac, courage, endings, knowledge, prevent theft.
Associations: Sun, fire
Aroma: sweet, herbal, fresh

Rosemary leaf is a woody, perennial herb with fragrant evergreen needle-like leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region.

Rosemary should not be ingested during pregnancy.

$3.00

Raven's Nest

In traditional New Orleans hoodoo and Native American lore, ravens are associated with death and considered the messengers of ill fortune. These bundles are made from a raven's nest that periodically falls from a two story building nearby. Use pieces of the raven’s nest in bottle spells and gris gris to send a serious warning to your enemies. Bundles measure approximately 3-4 inches long by 1.5 inches in diameter.

$4.95 per bundle

Rose Buds and Petals

(rosa centifolia)

Origin: Pakistan
Form: Whole buds and petals
Uses: Love, secrecy, beauty, sometimes transformation, hidden delights, treachery
Associations: Venus, Water
Aroma: A nice and soft floral rose aroma when burned

Roses have been praised since Ancient times for a variety of uses. The Romans especially appreciated them, and they adorned statues of Cupid, Venus and Bacchus with garlands of Roses. They were strewn at celebrations upon seats and floors, and in the streets under processions and parades. The Rose represented beauty and pleasure, and Sappho calls the Rose the 'Queen of Flowers'.

These Roses are from Pakistan, and have a wonderful, lasting smell.

$3.00

Highest quality!

White sage (Salvia Apiana) from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its rich aromatic properties. This sage has the most pungent aroma of all sages. These large bundles are approximately 8 to 9 inches in length.

Sage is one of the most sacred herbs among indigenous North American peoples. The clean burning sage is used in the energy cleansing ritual known as smudging (or purification), which in theory means the smoke would attach itself to the negative energy of the area and cleanse it so that it becomes positive energy.

Sage commands the attention of our Spiritual and Elemental helpers, and carries our prayers and intentions. It purifies and cleanses our inner and outer environments. As well as being burned, sage is often held, worn or kept with sacred objects to ward off negative influences. Native American tradition says that wherever sage is, evil spirits cannot enter.

These sage wands are consecrated on our altar to Blackhawk, the famous Native American War Chief who is highly revered among hoodoos and Spiritualists.

A purchase of White Sage Wands helps provide for the basic needs of the tribe who created the product and any profits are dedicated to enhancing living conditions and adding value to their cultural heritage.

$5.95

Voodoo Mama's Sweetgrass Braids
Approx. 24" long!

Beautiful sweetgrass braids from Canada. These are collected by First Nations families for us each year ("First Nations" is the Canadian equivalent of "Native American"). Sweetgrass is considered sacred by many peoples of North America. The smoke of burning sweetgrass is said to purify and clear objects, places, and people. Often found in medicine bundles and sometimes packed with dance clothes to keep them fresh. Our braids are averaging about 24 inches long and are very nice quality.

Sweetgrass can be burnt as a purifier similar to sage. It feels lighter than sage, and is often burnt after using sage. It encourages positive vibrations to enter an area or room. Sweetgrass is also used in sweat lodges where clippings are placed on the hot rocks throughout the sweat.

A purchase of Voodoo Mama's Sweetgrass Braids helps provide for the basic needs of the tribe who created the product and any profits are dedicated to enhancing living conditions and adding value to their cultural heritage.

$8.95

Tonka Beans

(dipteryx odorata)

Origin: South America
Form: Whole
Other names: Tonquin
Uses: Luck, Success, Gain
Associations: Venus
Aroma: A toasty, buttery vanilla aroma when burned

Tonka beans have been used as a fixative in perfumes, and as an adulterant of vanilla. These Tonka beans come from South America. Tonka beans contain coumarin which is suspected to be poisonous and carcinogenic, and they can paralyse the heart if used in large doses internally. *Poisonous - Do not ingest - Keep out of the reach of children and pets*

$9.95