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Whole Master Root | Rulers Root | Witchcraft Herbs
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Intentions: protection, psychic ability, control, luck & money, dominance
Master Root (Ruler’s Root / Masterwort)
Master Root, sometimes called Ruler’s Root or Masterwort, is one of the most respected roots in traditional Hoodoo and conjure work. Revered as a botanical of authority, mastery, and spiritual strength, it is believed to empower the one who carries or works with it, helping them take control of situations and command favourable outcomes.
Closely related to Angelica root, Master Root carries similar protective and amplifying qualities. It is often used in sympathetic magic to strengthen personal power, reinforce boundaries, and establish dominance over difficult circumstances. When worked with intentionally, practitioners believe it can help restore balance, assert leadership, and bring clarity when navigating complex situations.
Master Root is also associated with ancestral connection. Many traditions hold that the root carries an ancestral current, helping the practitioner align with their lineage and draw strength from those who came before. For this reason, it is often placed on altars, ancestor shrines, or kept as a personal talisman.
In many folk traditions, each root is believed to contain its own spirit. When treated with respect and given offerings such as oils, incense, or perfume, the spirit of the root is said to become an ally, working alongside the practitioner to bring their intentions into manifestation. Some keep their root wrapped in cloth or housed on their altar, periodically anointing it and speaking their intentions aloud.
Powerful yet deeply personal, Master Root is traditionally worked with as a spiritual partner rather than simply a tool.
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You can use master root in enchanted oils and dried botanical blends and add it to your altar. It lends its energy of mastery to your altar space.
You will receive a whole root, of the size chosen.
- Small: 30-40gm, 18-20cm long
- Medium: 80-85gm, 15-16cm long
- Large: 85-110gm, 20-23cm long
- Double: 2 roots incorporated in one, 90-110gm, 20-23cm long
SAFETY: The sap from masterwort can cause phototoxicity if it comes into contact with the skin. The degree of reaction varies by individual. Masterwort is mildly toxic, and large doses can cause hallucinations. Masterwort should not be used during pregnancy.
Please note: All herbs sold on this site are provided as curios only. We make no claims as to their properties or suitability. We are not medical professionals, and we do not recommend ingesting or using for any medicinal purpose.
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