Plant
Adam and Eve Root
Plant1 tradition
In Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South, Adam and Eve roots are the paired bulbs of the puttyroot orchid. A couple each carries one, the man's root (Adam) and the woman's (Eve), to keep their love true.
Uses
- Faithful love
- Keeping a couple together
- Harmony between partners
Working with it
In Hoodoo practice, the pair is dressed with love oil and each partner carries one in a red flannel bag.
⚠ Safety note for Adam and Eve Root- Tradition
- Hoodoo, the African American folk magic of the South (rootwork, conjure)
- Botanical name
- Aplectrum hyemale
- Planet
- ♀︎ Venus
- Element
- Water
- Works for
- LovePartnershipHarmonyBinding
- Forms
- root
- How to use
- Carry in a pocket or pouchSachet or charm bag
⚠ Safety
- Choose a sustainable source. Overharvested in the wild. Buy cultivated or ethically sourced, or use a substitute.
Receptive
Where the traditions place it
- Venus — Common practice