Magickal Uses: Blue Cohosh can be used to protect objects and places from evil. It can be added to washes to protective washes (like car rinse water, etc.) and it is also used in bundles to protect infants and children. Just don't let the kids get ahold of it! Blue Cohosh is an herb of the Great Goddess. It can be used to deepen one's understanding of the female mysteries. Used for hatred, bitterness and anger. Also used for Courage, Balance, Protection, Empowerment, purification, money drawing and love breaking.
In Hoodoo: BLUE COHOSH, like Black Cohosh (Black Snake Root), is widely believed to Protect Objects and Places from Evil. Even though the two Cohosh plants are not at all related botanically, magically they can be used interchangeably or mixed together in spell-work. We have been told that if a house, car, or clothing has been jinxed, it may be first cleansed with Chinese Wash, and then BLUE COHOSH tea may be added to the rinse water to take off any remaining mess. It is also added to purifying floor-washes and ritual baths. Among Native Americans this plant is known as PAPOOSE ROOT and is said to be beneficial to the health and well-being of infants and children.
Cleansing & Protection Incense
2 Tb of Juniper Berries
2 Tb of dried Dandelion root
2 Tb of dried Nettle
2 Tb of dried Red Clover Flowers
1 Tb of Blue Cohosh root
(optional) 1-2 Tb of cloves
Credit: wicca-teachings.blogspot.com
