Devil's Shoestring root
Devil's Shoestring root -
Tephrosia virginiana,
(Not for internal use)
Devil's shoestring root is a tough, wiry root celebrated in various religious and spiritual groups such as Wicca, Hoodoo, Voodoo, folk magic, Nordic Tradition and others.
It is most commonly used as a protective amulet, a tool to attract good luck and steady employment, and a method to ward off hexes, negativity, and legal troubles
Key Spiritual Uses -
Spiritual Protection: Often carried in mojo bags, tied with red thread,
or placed over doorways to block negative energies, malevolent spirits, and jinxes.
Employment & Success: Rootworkers traditionally use it in spells for steady work, tripping up obstacles, and clearing a path for financial success.
Grounding: Helps practitioners stay spiritually centered and rooted in their magical work.
Common Practices & Folklore -
In the Shoe: Carried in your left shoe or tied around the ankle to protect against trickery and prevent "law trouble".
Mojo Bags: Often combined with other traditional items like High John the Conqueror root to boost personal power and domination magic.
Plant Origins: The plant gets its name from its exceptionally long, tough, stringy root system, which naturally resembles tangled shoestrings
Occult, witchcraft, Rootwork, Ritual and Magic Herb folklore uses - Used in many forms of magic from light magic to dark Magick. Religious and occult use dates back hundreds of years.
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Packaged in sealed retail foil pouch.
The information we share on this website is based on research from books, the internet, research papers, and personal experience with native plants. The information contained in this website should not be considered medical or spiritual advice. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any illness or disease. For diagnosis or treatment consult your physician.
As with any herb, allergic reactions can also occur with organic herbs. This root is NOT to be used internally for any reason.