Quick Specs
- Size/Quantity: 1 Lb (16 oz) bulk cut root
- Type: Ritual Herb, dried root cut
- Botanical Name: Agropyron repens
- Best For: Uncrossing, jinx removal, love workings, peace and harmony
- 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.
Dog Grass Root in Folk Magic
Dog Grass Root, known botanically as Agropyron repens, is one of those staples that earns its shelf space over and over. You’ll find it listed under several names: Couch Grass, Quack Grass, Witch Grass, and in some older European herbal texts, simply Grass Root. All names point to the same rhizomatous grass, native across temperate Europe and widely naturalized in North America. The root sections, cut and dried, have a faintly sweet, earthy scent and a dense, fibrous texture.
Dog Grass Root sits firmly in the uncrossing family, and couch grass is also used in hoodoo love-binding and separation work. It’s called on to lift jinxes, clear crossed conditions, and sweep out whatever’s been laid against you or your household. That same clearing energy extends to love work and peace work: practitioners use it to smooth over domestic conflict, draw a straying partner back, or establish harmony after a falling-out. If you’re browsing my banishing and hex-breaking herbs, you’ll find this root at home in that company. I stock it in the bulk 1-pound size because serious workers go through it, and buying by the pound is the practical choice for anyone who uses it regularly in floor washes, sachets, and incense blends.
This herb is food safe, so it’s suitable for the kitchen and a cup of tea as well as for ritual work. I make no health claims for it. For practitioners focused on the magical side, this root pairs naturally with my love and attraction herbs collection for building a well-rounded working pantry.
How to Use Dog Grass Root
Three practical ways to work with bulk Dog Grass Root in your practice.
- Burn for Space Clearing
Place a tablespoon of dried Dog Grass Root (Agropyron repens) in a small fireproof bowl or on charcoal. Let the smoke move through the space you want cleared, paying close attention to doorways and corners.
- Dress a Candle for Love or Peace
For love or peace workings, mix a pinch of Dog Grass Root with a carrier oil and dress a pink or red candle from base to wick while holding your intention. Let the candle burn in a safe holder until it finishes.
- Make an Uncrossing Sachet
To make a simple sachet for uncrossing, combine Dog Grass Root with hyssop and a pinch of salt in a small cloth pouch. Carry it on your person or tuck it under the mattress for seven nights, then dispose of it at a crossroads.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry bulk herbs from suppliers whose quality I can assess by smell, texture, and cut consistency before anything reaches the shop. Dog Grass Root should have a dry, firm feel and a faint, clean earthy scent. If the root smells musty or feels damp, that’s a storage problem, not an inherent trait of the herb. What you’re getting here is properly dried cut root with good shelf life when stored away from moisture and direct light. Keep it in a sealed jar or resealable bag. For incense blends, it combines well with hyssop, rue, and angelica root. For sachets, it holds its character over the course of a working without needing to be refreshed mid-spell.
Frequently Asked Questions
Dog Grass Root (Agropyron repens) is used in folk magic for uncrossing and removing jinxes, drawing love, restoring peace in a home, and clearing crossed conditions. It's a versatile root.
Yes, they are the same plant. Agropyron repens is the older botanical name; it's now classified as Elymus repens. Common names include Couch Grass, Quack Grass, and Dog Grass. All names refer to the same rhizomatous grass root.
This herb is food safe, suitable for the kitchen and a cup of tea as well as ritual work, and I make no health claims for it. If you’re pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, check with your doctor before using it internally. If you're exploring folk herbal uses, consult a qualified herbalist before internal use.
One pound of cut Dog Grass Root is a substantial working supply for a serious practitioner. It's enough to fill multiple sachets, brew floor washes, and have loose root available for candle work and incense blends over many months.
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