CHICORY (Cichorium intybus)
Chicory is a deep-rooted perennial with a hairy stem, oblong leaves and cobalt blue flowers. Chicory root has a dark earthy robust scent. Roasted roots smell delicious - like rich chocolate and coffee.
{ Other names }
Coffee Weed, Blue Dandelion, Blue Daisy, Blue Weed, Witloof, Wild Endive, Cornflower, Ragged Sailors, Horseweed
{ Herbal properties of chicory root }
Chicory is a mild bitter tonic for the digestive tract and liver. Chicory root is used by herbalists as a laxative, and cleansing the urinary tract.
{ Herbal Lore }
Chicory juice was mixed with rose oil and vinegar as a remedy for headaches, according to Pliny (AD 23-79).
{ Magickal properties of chicory root }
Use chicory for spells & rituals involving unconditional love, obstacle removing, invisibility, momentum, tension release, favors
{ Spell Lore }
- Make a decoction with chicory root for the magickal or healing properties.
- Include chicory root in your spellwork, spell jars or spell bags if the properties suit your purposes.
- Use chicory root in your candle work - grind the herb into a powder in a mortar & pestle and sprinkle. You could even roll powdered root onto anointed candles. Always practice candlework safely.
- To make a roasted chicory root coffee - grind the roots in a coffee grinder, and make the same way as a normal coffee.
{ Details }
- Roasted granular chicory root
- For incense mix, burning on charcoal discs, spell work, ritual work, spell bags, spell jars, tea
- Store in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark place
- See pictures for how to use in witchcraft
{ Choose between }
- 1 oz
- 2 oz
- 1 lb
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