Quick Specs
- Size/Quantity: 1 pound (cut)
- Type: Bulk Ritual Herb
- Common Names: Five Finger Grass, Cinquefoil, Potentilla
- Best For: Luck drawing, money work, court case spells, mojo bag production
The Herb With Five Hands
Five Finger Grass (Potentilla spp., also called Cinquefoil) gets its name from the five-leaflet structure of the plant, and practitioners in the Hoodoo tradition have leaned on that symbolism for generations. Each leaflet stands for one of five forces: luck, money, love, wisdom, and power. You’re not just working with an herb when you reach for this one, you’re working with a living mnemonic for everything worth drawing toward yourself. I stock this in bulk because the practitioners who know it well don’t want a small packet. They want supply.
In Hoodoo and rootwork, Five Finger Grass appears in nearly every type of prosperity and luck working. It’s a core ingredient in green mojo bags, an essential addition to money-drawing floor washes, and a reliable partner in court case work, where practitioners believe it helps you speak clearly and move favorably through legal proceedings. The herb is also found across European folk magic traditions, where Cinquefoil appeared in grimoires as early as the medieval period, associated with protection and the ability to accomplish five things at once. If you’re browsing good luck and prosperity herbs, this one belongs near the top of your list.
This listing is the full 1-pound quantity, which gives you a serious working supply. A typical mojo bag uses only a pinch, so a pound goes a long way, whether you’re building bags for multiple clients, stocking a home apothecary, or running a working practice where consistency matters. If you’ve been sourcing this in small packets and constantly running out, switching to the bulk size changes how you work. It’s also worth noting that Five Finger Grass is one of the herbs I carry for court case and legal issue work, where having enough herb on hand to work a case daily without rationing makes a real difference.
How to Work with Five Finger Grass
Three practical ways to put a 1-pound supply of Five Finger Grass to work.
- Build a Five Finger Mojo Bag
Fill a small muslin bag with a generous pinch of Five Finger Grass cut and name each finger: luck, money, love, wisdom, and power. Speak your petition aloud, then seal the bag and carry it in your left pocket.
- Make a Money-Drawing Floor Wash
For a money-drawing floor wash, steep two tablespoons of Five Finger Grass in a pot of hot water for fifteen minutes. Strain, let it cool, then mop your front entrance moving outward to pull in financial opportunity.
- Set Up a Court Case Working
To prepare court case work, combine Five Finger Grass with a small piece of parchment naming your case. Place the mix in a jar, seal it, and set it on your altar. Work it daily with focused intention until your court date.
The Tarot Fellow Standard
I carry this herb because Five Finger Grass is one of the most requested items from practitioners who take their rootwork seriously. The cut form is what you want for most applications: it mixes well into bags, infuses cleanly into floor washes, and layers into jar spells without the bulk of whole stems. What I look for in a bulk herb supplier is consistency of cut and minimal debris, and that’s what I hold this stock to. The herb you receive should smell clean and green, with the slightly astringent quality that tells you the plant material is sound. If you’re new to working with bulk herbs, store them in an airtight jar away from light, and you’ll have a reliable supply for a year or more.
Five Finger Grass FAQ
Five Finger Grass (Potentilla spp.) is a flowering plant in the rose family. In Hoodoo, the five leaflets represent five fingers grasping luck, money, love, wisdom, and power. It is one of the most foundational herbs in the rootwork tradition.
The 1-pound bag is for serious practitioners who use Five Finger Grass regularly in mojo bags, floor washes, jar spells, and large-scale rituals. You get a much better value per ounce than buying individual packets repeatedly.
Yes. Five Finger Grass is used in court case work to help you speak eloquently, sway decisions in your favor, and clear obstacles to justice. Combine it with court case herbs or oils and work it consistently before your hearing.
Store it in an airtight container away from heat and light. Properly stored, dried cut herbs stay effective for one to two years. You will notice a grassy, slightly astringent scent when it is fresh and potent.
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