Quick Specs
- Botanical: Angelica archangelica
- Type: Cut & sifted dried root, ritual herb
- Size/Quantity: 1 lb bulk
- Best for: Protection, uncrossing baths, mojo bags, altar offerings, Archangel Michael workings
- Sourcing: SQF & Kosher certified supplier
I source this herb from a supplier that’s both SQF, Safe Quality Food, certified and Kosher certified, meeting real, audited quality standards rather than just a label. What’s in this packet is suitable for your kitchen, a cup of tea, your altar, and your spell jar.
Angelica Root in Hoodoo and Folk Magic
Angelica archangelica is a protective root in hoodoo and European folk practice. Known variously as Holy Ghost Root (the hoodoo name), Archangel Root, and Masterwort, the plant blooms near the feast day of Archangel Michael, and that timing shaped lore around its guardian nature. In hoodoo it is used for protection and peace at home, and practitioners carry, burn, and bathe with the root to ward off evil.
In hoodoo, angelica root is used in baths and floor washes to ward off evil and keep the home peaceful. A strong infusion of the root can be added to bath water before more positive work begins. The root also goes into mojo bags alongside agrimony and rue, and practitioners place whole roots on the altar as standing guardians for household safety.
Sun and Fire Correspondence, Exorcism and Visioning
Angelica root carries Sun and fire elemental energy, making it a natural fit for banishing darkness and calling in clear, solar-force protection. In modern ritual practice, it is burned on charcoal for space-clearing before divination or ritual. The smoke is said to heighten visionary states and invite only benevolent presences.
This 1 lb bulk cut root gives serious practitioners enough material for a full season of baths, washes, candle-ringing, and sachet work. The cut-and-sifted form blends easily into loose incense blends, steeps quickly for ritual baths, and packs well into mojo bags without excess bulk. Store it in an airtight container away from direct light to preserve its potency.
How to Use Angelica Root
Three core methods for working with angelica root in ritual practice.
- Uncrossing Bath
Steep 2 tablespoons of angelica root cut in 2 cups of hot water for 20 minutes, strain thoroughly, and add the liquid to your bath. Soak for at least 15 minutes while focusing on releasing crossed conditions and restoring spiritual clarity.
- Protection Mojo Bag
Place a pinch of angelica root in a red or white flannel bag alongside agrimony and frankincense resin. Dress the outside with a protection oil, knot it with intention, and carry it or hang it above your front door.
- Altar Offering and Candle Work
Ring the base of a white or purple chime candle with dried angelica root cut. Light the candle as an offering to Archangel Michael, allow it to burn safely on a heat-safe plate, and speak your protective intention aloud.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
Angelica root is one of those herbs I consider non-negotiable for any serious protection and uncrossing practice. The 1 lb bulk size means you have enough for baths, floor washes, candle work, and mojo bags without rationing every pinch. I stock it cut and sifted for immediate usability across all ritual formats. Hoodoo is a living tradition, and I offer this root as an entry point, not a substitute for learning from practitioners and community. For the full range of herbs and ingredients that pair with this root, browse my herbs and accessories collection, and for more herbs to complete protection workings, explore my cleansing and purification herbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Angelica root is used for protection and peace at home. In hoodoo it is known as Holy Ghost root, and it also appears in European folk magic, where it guards households and invites benevolent spiritual presence.
Holy Ghost Root is a folk name for Angelica archangelica, referencing divine protection. The plant is also called Archangel Root for its connection to Archangel Michael and its traditional use in warding off evil.
Steep 2 tablespoons of cut angelica root in hot water for 20 minutes, strain the liquid, and add it to your bathwater. Soak for 15 minutes focusing on releasing negative conditions. This is a simple bath for spiritual cleansing.
Yes, in hoodoo angelica root is a common mojo bag ingredient for protection. It combines well with agrimony and rue, or with frankincense and myrrh. Dress the bag with protection oil before carrying.
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