Ritual Herbs - Lemongrass

Element Associations: Air
Planetary Associations: Mercury
Astrological Associations: Gemini | Virgo
Chakra Associations: Third Eye
Energy: Masculine | Expressive
Magical Properties: Purification | Protection | Love | Psychic Insight | Clarity | Prosperity | Obstacle Remover
Healing Properties: Antibacterial | Antifungal | Antimicrobial | Digestive Support | Nervine
Botanical Name:Cymbopogon citratus
Origin: Southeast Asia
Deity Associations: Airmed

Common Magical Uses:

• Energetic Cleansing & Purification:
  Lemongrass is highly effective at clearing stagnant energy from spaces, objects, or personal auras. Burn as incense, add to ritual baths, or include in floor washes to sweep away negativity and refresh spiritual vibration.
• Mental Clarity & Focus:
  Its bright, citrusy scent banishes mental fog, sharpens focus, and encourages productive thought. Often used in study or work rituals, meditation, or spellcraft requiring discernment and concentration.
• Communication & Expression:
  Ruled by Mercury, lemongrass helps open channels of communication, facilitating honest expression, persuasive speech, and enhanced interpersonal understanding.
• Psychic Awareness & Divination:
  Associated with the Third Eye, lemongrass is used to enhance psychic abilities, clairvoyance, and divination practices. Include in incense, ritual teas, or sachets during spiritual work to amplify insight.
• Protection & Warding:
  Widely used in Hoodoo and folk magic for spiritual defense, lemongrass wards off evil, negative influences, and psychic attack. Carry in charm bags, sprinkle around thresholds, or include in protective rituals.
• Energizing & Uplifting:
  Its uplifting, vibrant energy clears emotional heaviness and promotes positivity. Used in glamour, adaptability, and shapeshifting rituals, lemongrass supports both practical and spiritual flexibility.

Lemongrass is widely used in Ayurvedic medicine and is sometimes called “Indian Melissa.” Traditionally, it is valued for cooling fevers, reducing inflammation, and calming the nervous system. Its bright, citrus scent is uplifting, clarifying, and stimulating.

In magical practice, lemongrass is a powerful ally for intuitive work, including card reading, divination, scrying, and tea leaf reading. Its energy sharpens mental clarity while clearing spiritual and emotional blockages.

In Hoodoo and rootwork traditions, lemongrass is strongly associated with cleansing and uncrossing. It is a key ingredient in Van Van oil, which is used to remove obstacles and negative influences. Floor washes made with lemongrass are believed to protect spaces from harm and invite positive energy. Dried lemongrass may also be carried in mojo bags to safeguard loved ones from physical and spiritual harm.

As a member of the lemon-scented herb family, its magical and protective qualities often overlap with other citrus herbs, reinforcing its use in purification, spiritual clarity, and protective work.

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• "Small" bags are full 2x3" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.30 oz per bag.
• "Medium" bags are full 3x4" re-sealable zip lock bags. Roughly 0.65 oz per bag.