{"product_id":"pokeroot-banishing-protection-hex-breaking-uncrossing","title":"Poke Root | Banishing - Protection - Hex Breaking - Uncrossing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePoke Root – Phytolacca americana\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eHex-Breaking - Uncrossing - Courage - Banishing - Protection - New Moon Work\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePokeroot is toxic. All parts of the plant - root, berries, leaves, and seeds contain phytolaccatoxin and related compounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a ritual curio only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDo not ingest. Do not apply to broken skin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003epoke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e comes from the Algonquian word \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003epuccoon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003epakon\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, referring to plants used to create red dye, revealing its long history of use among Indigenous peoples of eastern North America before European settlement. The genus name \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ePhytolacca\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e reflects this too - from Greek \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003ephyton\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (plant) and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003elac\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (crimson pigment) - named directly for the deep red-black juice of its berries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAlgonquin, Cherokee, Pamunkey, and Delaware peoples worked with pokeweed medicinally, spiritually, and practically. The berries were used as dye for baskets, cloth, and ceremonial decoration, while the plant itself was employed in treatments for rheumatism, skin conditions, and seasonal cleansing practices. Later, settlers adopted the plant into American folk practice, where it became deeply associated with protection, uncrossing, and banishing work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePokeroot sits firmly within Hoodoo, Appalachian folk magic, Ozark practice, and Granny Magic traditions, where it is valued for breaking crossed conditions, removing harmful influence, and fortifying courage during difficult situations. Cunningham places Pokeroot under Mars and Fire, associating it strongly with New Moon workings, particularly those involving uncrossing, curse breaking, and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOne of its most enduring magical uses is pokeberry ink. The dark crimson-black juice of the berries was historically used to write letters, petitions, and records, many of which still survive today. In magical practice, pokeberry ink is used for writing petitions, sigils, and intentions where forceful banishing, uncrossing, or protective energy is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eBreaks crossed conditions and harmful spiritual interference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eSupports uncrossing, banishing, and protection work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eStrengthens courage during conflict or confrontation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eTraditionally associated with New Moon rituals and curse-breaking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eUsed in magical inks, petitions, sigils, and written spellwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eMake an infusion of the dried root and sprinkle around the home during the New Moon to remove crossed conditions and stagnant energy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eAdd a small amount to ritual bathwater for uncrossing and spiritual cleansing work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eCarry the root for courage, resilience, and protection during challenging situations or confrontations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eUse pokeberry juice as magical ink for petitions, sigils, and banishing work where written intention forms part of the spell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"p2\"\u003eCan be added to protection sachets, mojo bags, and uncrossing blends alongside Agrimony, Rue, or Nettle for stronger defensive work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur herbs are packaged in 100% biodegradable bags with compostable labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAll apothecary items are filled by volume, not weight. The quantity received depends on the cut, weight, and density of each herb. Typical fills range between approximately 3g–40g depending on the herb and selected unit price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Spiritual Toolbox","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795885772989,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2363\/4969\/files\/POKEROOT.png?v=1778926746","url":"https:\/\/thespiritualtoolbox.com\/products\/pokeroot-banishing-protection-hex-breaking-uncrossing","provider":"The Spiritual Toolbox","version":"1.0","type":"link"}