Licorice Root
Compellingly sweet and commandingly potent — Licorice Root is the aromatic, distinctively anise-scented ritual herb of domination, commanding, and the compelling of compliance — used in Hoodoo and Botanica magic traditions specifically for workings in which one person wishes to bring another under their control, make them submissive to their will, or create a situation where the target does whatever the practitioner desires. Licorice Root's specific magical reputation is for commanding men — it is one of the most traditionally cited herbs in workings designed to make a specific man compliant, obedient, and controllable, though its domination energy applies in any context where compelling compliance is the goal.
Product Details
- Type: Dried Herb / Ritual Herb
- Herb: Licorice Root
- Tradition: Hoodoo domination and commanding work, Latin Botanica
- Best For: Domination and commanding, compelling compliance, control workings, making men compliant, combined with controlling oils and candle work
Why Choose Herb Licorice Root
Licorice Root's domination and commanding tradition in Hoodoo is deeply established — it appears in virtually every major Hoodoo and rootwork grimoire as a commanding and controlling herb, particularly for domination over men. Its distinctive sweet-anise scent is both the identifying characteristic of the root and a reminder that commanding and domination magic, like licorice flavor itself, can be sweet and persuasive rather than harsh and coercive. The most effective commanding works sweetness into their approach — making compliance feel natural and even desirable rather than forced.
Licorice Root works most powerfully in combination with other domination and commanding herbs and oils — blended with Calamus Root (another commanding herb), dressed with Commanding or Bend Over Oil, and incorporated into a petition and candle working for maximum efficacy.
Herb Licorice Root Benefits
- Powerful domination and commanding tradition in Hoodoo practice
- Specifically associated with compelling men to comply and submit
- Sweetly persuasive energy — the gentle but effective face of commanding magic
- Combines potently with Calamus Root, Commanding Oil, and Bend Over Oil
- Versatile — can be burned, added to spell jars, sachets, or petition work
- Deeply rooted in established Hoodoo and rootwork tradition
How to Use Herb Licorice Root
- For commanding and domination: add to a purple or black candle working along with Commanding Oil — write the target's name on a petition paper, add Licorice Root shavings to the candle base, and state your commanding intention clearly.
- For carrying the domination energy with you: add Licorice Root to a red or purple flannel mojo bag along with Calamus Root and a personal concern of the target.
- For a domination jar: place the target's name paper at the bottom of a jar, fill with Licorice Root, Calamus Root, and dress with Commanding Oil, sealing the jar to hold the working.
- Burn small amounts on a charcoal disc during commanding rituals to infuse the ritual space with the herb's compelling aromatic energy.
Safety Instructions
- Never leave burning herbs unattended.
- Ensure adequate ventilation when burning.
- Keep away from flammable materials, children, and pets.
- Ensure herbs are fully extinguished before storing.
- Never leave burning herbs unattended.
- Ensure adequate ventilation when burning.
- Keep away from flammable materials, children, and pets.
- Ensure herbs are fully extinguished before storing.
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Compellingly sweet and commandingly potent — Licorice Root is the Hoodoo herb of domination and commanding — the sweetly scented, deeply traditional root whose persuasive, compliance-compelling energy has made it the foremost herb for commanding obedience and controlling compliance in Hoodoo and Botanica practice, particularly powerful when combined with Calamus Root and Commanding Oil in the most effective domination workings.