Botanicals and Witching Herbs
Wild-harvested and organic herbs, woods, resins, and essential oils for use in witchcraft and magic.
Allspice (Pimenta dioica)
With a flavor that resembles a combination of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmeg, Allspice berries have a long history in Caribbean folk healing. They are used for Money, luck and Healing... more
Aloeswood (Aquilaria malaccensis)
Aloeswood is a very rare and intensely spiritual wood that has been used for millennia as a temple incense, to establish sacred space and attract good spirits, and to strengthen and cheer the mind and spirit. more
Amber Resin (Pinites succinifer)
This is small pieces of true Baltic amber -- the same ancient fossilized resin that is made into jewelry. Amber resin is intensely protective and binding; it's nature is to preserve . ... more
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)
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
Balsam Poplar (Populus balsamifera)
Also called Balm of Gilead (which is properly a tree in the myrrh family), balsam poplar is used in hoodoo spells to reconcile folks, ease past heartache, and bring peace to the home. Other... more
Bay (Laurus nobilis)
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
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna)
Also 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 spirits of the witches of old. It is also used in spells of love and fascination. more
Benzoin of Siam (Styrax tonkenensis)
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
Benzoin of Sumatra (Styrax benzoin)
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
Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa)
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 (Sanguinaria canadensis)
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
Buckeye (Aesculus sylvatica)
Buckeyes are a highly regarded magical charm to bring good luck and ward off aches and pains and spiders. more
Burgundy (Spruce Resin) (Picea abies)
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 (Acorus calamus)
Calamus, or sweet flag, is a wetland plant with a reedy stem and green flower somewhat resembling a tongue. The name calamus derives from the Greek for 'reed pen', referring to the use... more
Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
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
Copal Oro (Hymenaea courbaril)
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 (Turnera diffusa)
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 (Canarium strictum)
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
Datura (Datura stramonium)
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
Dittany of Crete (Origanum dictamnus)
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
Dragon's Blood (Daemonorops draco, Dracaena cinnabari)
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
Elder ( Sambucus nigra)
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
Elemi, Dark (Canarium sp)
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
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
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
Frankincense (Boswellia sacra)
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
Frankincense, Black (Boswellia neglecta)
A beautiful dark frankincense resin from Ethiopia. Unlike other frankincenses, which are bright and full of the power of the sun at its height, Black Frankincense is the power of the sun... more
Galangal (Alpina officinalis)
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
Grains of Paradise (Amomum villosus)
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
Guar Gum (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba)
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 (Acacia senegal)
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
Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Burn heather and fern and henbane together to call rain, or use sprigs of the heather to sprinkle water on the ground for the same purpose. A sprig of heather carried will attract... more
Hellebore (Helleborus niger)
A classic herb associated with witchcraft, hellebore is ruled by Saturn and was used to purge the body of black bile, the humor which carried melancholia and madness. Similarly, it is burned in rites of banishing. It was also one of the powerful and poisonous herbs included in flying ointment and is said to possess the power to render magicians invisible.
Henbane (Hyoscyamus niger)
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
Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa)
This deep red flower possesses intoxicating aphrodisiac properties and is mighty in spells of lust, passion and romance. Add it to potions with other aphrodisiacs shared with a lover on... more
High John the Conqueror Root
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
Juniper (Juniperus communis)
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
Labdanum (Cistus creticus)
Labdanum, or rock rose, is the resin from an evergreen Mediterranean shrub. It is a sweet, warm, balsamic-floral scent and has been used a replacement for ambergris. The soft resin is... more
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
Lavender is an herb of ease and succor and the comfort of home. It's used for purification, to ease tensions of the mind and body, in healing spells, and promote fidelity. more
Lucky Hand Root
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 Root (Rubia tinctorum)
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
Mastic (Chios) (Pistacia lentiscus)
Chios Mastic is a precious resin from Greece, having been grown on Chios for centuries. Use mastic to communicate between the spiritual and physical worlds, joining them together, such as in the creation of spirit houses or angelic talismans. It is used to bind, not in the Saturnian sense of restricting, but in the Mercurial sense of combining disparate components into a greater whole. more
Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria)
Meadowsweet, a plant of damp locations like wet meadows and marshy ground, was also known in Chaucer's time as meadwort from its use as a flavorant for meads and ales. Indeed, the plant... more
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
A highly-esteemed magical plant, Mugwort is used in all manner of divination, scrying, dreaming and vision blends. An infusion of the herb is used to wash divination tools. more
Mustard Seed (Brassica nigra)
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
Myrrh (Commiphora myrrha)
Myrrh is a resin from one of several Commiphora species used in magical blends of consecration and protection, as well as those for deep trance and spirit work. more
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans)
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
Oak Galls (Quercus sp.)
Oak galls are growths formed as a response to wasps laying eggs on young twigs; the holes in the galls are where the young wasp emerges. The galls themselves are full of tannins and were... more
Oak, White (Quercus alba)
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
Olibanum (Boswellia serrata)
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
Opoponax (Commiphora erythraea)
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
Palo Santo (Bursera graveolens)
Palo Santo (Spanish for “holy stickâ€) is the common name of a tree in the resin-bearing torchwood plant family, which also includes frankincense, myrrh, various copals and other... more
Pine, White (Pinus strobus)
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
Piñon Resin (Pinus edulis)
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
Poppy Seed (Papavar somniferum)
Poppy seeds come from the narcotic opium poppy and are under the rule of the moon. Poppies are sacred to Demeter and are used during the Eleusinian mysteries. Poppy seeds are used... more
Rose (Rosa spp.)
Roses are the quintessential flower of love, and are perfect for love philters, baths, or incense. These petals are from the French rose first domesticated by the Greeks and Romans and later grown in Medieval gardens. They retain a soft scent and bright color. more
Sandalwood, Red (Pterocarpus santalinus)
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
Sandalwood, White (Santalum album)
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
Sandarac (Tetraclinis articulata)
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
Scullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)
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
Solomon's Seal (Polygonatum odoratum)
The root of a woodland herb with scars that resemble a royal seal. Useful for protection, wisdom and healing. more
Storax (Liquidambar orientalis)
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
Vanilla Bean (Vanilla planifolia)
Vanilla beans are the fermented seed pods from a tropical orchid. Their rich flavor is extensively used in baking, but they are also used in love and lust magic. more
White Willow (Salix alba)
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
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthum)
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