Ritual Herbs - Licorice Root

Element Associations: Water
Planetary Associations: Venus | Mercury
Astrological Associations: Gemini | Virgo
Chakra Associations: Throat
Energy: Feminine | Receptive
Magical Properties: Passion | Love | Lust | Fidelity | Command | Clarity | Protection
Healing Properties: Adaptogen | Anti-inflammatory | Upper respiratory support | Ulcer relief
Botanical Name: Glycyrrhiza glabra
Origin: Mediterranean / Middle East
Deity Associations: Aphrodite | Hermes

Licorice Root is a potent magical herb long used for love, lust, and fidelity magic. Associated with Venus and Mercury, it strengthens attraction, passion, and devotion, while also enhancing communication, persuasion, and mental clarity. Traditionally chewed or brewed as tea, licorice root soothes the throat and supports vocal flexibility, making it popular among singers and speakers.

In Hoodoo and folk magic, it is known as a “sweet root” for drawing affection, enhancing sexual power, protecting against harm, and aiding in spiritual transitions. Its energy is both nurturing and persuasive, making it valuable for spell sachets, charm bags, wands, talismans, or ritual baths aimed at love, influence, or protection.

Common Magical Uses:

• Love & Fidelity: Include in charm bags, sachets, or ritual baths to attract love, increase desire, and support devotion or faithfulness
  
• Commanding & Persuasion: Use in spellwork, incense, or wands to influence opinions, gain an advantage, or bring clarity in negotiations
  
• Protection: Carry in talismans, mojo bags, or sachets to guard against the “evil eye” or harmful energy
  
• Sweetness & Diplomacy: Chew the root or include in spells to encourage harmonious speech and peaceful resolutions
  
• Funerary & Spiritual Aid: Add to ritual work to support smooth transitions for spirits or enhance spiritual guidance
  
• Vocal & Communication Work: Brew as tea or use in incense to soothe the throat, enhance clarity, and support confident expression

**Always consult a physician before using herbal products, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medication(s). These herbs, resins, roots, flowers, and powders are meant to be used for spell and ritual work.

• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.60 oz per bag.