Herbs, roots, seeds, beans, nuts, and flowers have been used in magickal traditions throughout centuries. They are used in magickal and conjure oils, used as ingredients in mojo  bags and gris gris, burned as incense, added to spiritual baths, mixed with earth and minerals, and powdered for adding to sachet powders and fixing candles. By dressing candles with oils and then rolling in powdered herbs, you  are enhancing the power of your candle,  making it that much more effective in your working. Planet Voodoo provides a nice selection of herbs as well as a fabulous selection of herbal blends and spell mixes for your convenience.

We sell botanical and zoological specimens of ethnographic value and interest only. Any information provided on this website, including any links to external websites, are solely intended for historical, scientific and educational purposes and must not be interpreted as a recommendation for a specific use. The information provided has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. The use and application of our plants is solely at the customer's risk.

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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.

$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
Associations: Moon, Water
Aroma:

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

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

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

(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

(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 Conquerer
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

Indigo

(isatis tinctoris)

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

Indigo is the famous Eastern plant known for its dye. It is called for in some ancient recipes, and is good in banishing blends.

This is prepared dark-blue indigo powder.

$3.00

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

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

(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

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

Sage Leaves

Origin: various
Form: Leaf
Other names:
Uses: Purification, blessing
Associations:
Aroma: pungent

$3.00

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*

Voodoo Mama's Magickal Herbal Blends

Voodoo Mama's Magickal Herbal Blends and spell mixes are a great alternative to purchasing separate herbs. For the person who is on a limited budget, doesn't have the time or knowledge required to blend herbs themselves, is short of storage space, or simply wants to take advantage of our fabulous pre-mixed magickal herbal blends, you will find that Voodoo Mama's Magickal Herbal Blends are crafted of the finest herbs, chosen specifically for the power that they will add to your spells and rituals.

Our herbal spell mixtures are designed to be used in spell sachets, charm bags, ritual baths or even burned upon charcoal as incense. In this particular case, it is intended to empower your love spells, with components carefully chosen to aid in this magick and make it more potent, helping to draw love into your life or help make the one that you desire fall for you. This is approximately 3/4 oz of herbal spell mix.

$4.00

Voodoo Mama's Banishing Spell Mix

This spell mix from Voodoo Mama is perfect for using in your spell sachets, charm bags, ritual baths or even burning upon charcoal as incense. Herbs were carefully chosen and blended to empower and aid your banishing rituals and spells, helping to rid your life of troublesome spirits, spells and energies. This is a 1 oz packet of Voodoo Mama's Banishing Herbal Spell Mix.

$4.00

Voodoo Mama's Dreamtime Herbal Blend

Dreams are a wonderful way to connect with Spirit as well as gain insight into various aspects of your life. Voodoo Mama's Dreamtime Herbal Blend can be burned on charcoal as incense prior to going to sleep to enhance the dreamtime experience.  It is perfect for using in your spell sachets, charm bags, and ritual baths. Herbs were carefully chosen and blended to empower and aid your dreaming rituals and spells, to help you to remember your dreams, and promotes a restful night sleep. This is a 1 oz packet of Voodoo Mama's Dreamtime Herbal Blend.

$4.00

This spell mix consists of herbs chosen specifically for their ability to aid and empower spells that involve money drawing, good financial fortune, and financial success in general. It makes a powerful addition to ritual magick, and can be added to your spell sachets, and charm bags to increase their potency and can also be burned on charcoal as a magickal incense. This is a 1 oz packet of Voodoo Mama's Fast Money Herbal Blend.

$4.00

You will find that Voodoo Mama's Healing Spell Mix is crafted of the finest herbs, chosen specifically for the power that they will add to your spells and rituals of healing. Whether you're seeking to mend spiritual and emotional wounds, or give a magickal boost to modern medicine, this is mix can be a powerful aid. Add it to your spell sachets, charm bags or ritual baths, or even burn it on charcoal as incense for your ritual magick. This is a 1 oz packet of Voodoo Mama's Healing Spell Herbal Blend .

$4.00

This herbal blend consists of herbs chosen for their blessings, purification, and protection qualities. You will find that our Sacred Space Herbal Blend is crafted of the finest herbs, chosen specifically for the power that they will add to your spells and rituals of healing. Whether you`re seeking to clear out negative energy, or give a magickal boost to protection spells, this mix can be a powerful aid. Add it to your spell sachets, charm bags or ritual baths, or even burn it on charcoal as incense for your ritual magick. This is a 1 oz packet of Sacred Space Herbal Blend.

$4.00