Dried Solomon's Seal Rhizome - Wisdom & Protection | Esoteric Roots 20g

Dried Solomon's Seal Rhizome, known botanically as Polygonatum odoratum or Polygonatum sibiricum, is a mystical root steeped in legend and magical tradition. Named after the wise King Solomon, this sacred rhizome bears the seal-like scars on its roots that are said to resemble the legendary Seal of Solomon, a symbol of divine wisdom and protection.

Magical Properties:

• Wisdom and spiritual insight
• Protection against negative entities and hexes
• Exorcism and banishing unwanted energies
• Binding and sealing agreements or oaths
• Enhancing divination and prophetic visions
• Consecration of sacred spaces and tools
• Attracting benevolent spirits and guides
• Breaking curses and removing obstacles
• Strengthening magical workings and spells
• Commanding and binding spirits in baneful work
• Enforcing contracts and pacts

Uses in Practise:

• Carry in mojo bags for protection and wisdom
• Add to exorcism and banishing incense blends
• Place on altars to invoke Solomon's wisdom
• Use in consecration rituals for magical tools
• Include in protection sachets worn during spiritual work
• Burn during divination to enhance psychic abilities
• Add to floor washes to cleanse and protect spaces
• Incorporate into hex-breaking and uncrossing spells
• Use in rituals to call upon angelic or spirit guides
• Include in binding spells to prevent harm or enforce oaths
• Add to contract and agreement spells to seal deals
• Use in baneful workings to bind or command spirits
• Incorporate into poppet work for binding purposes

Folklore:

The name Solomon's Seal derives from the legendary King Solomon, renowned for his wisdom and mastery over spirits. According to Jewish and Islamic tradition, Solomon possessed a magical ring bearing a seal that gave him power to command demons and communicate with animals. The distinctive circular scars left on the rhizome when stems die back were believed to resemble this mystical seal, imbuing the plant with protective and commanding properties.

In European folk magic, Solomon's Seal was considered one of the most powerful protective herbs. Practitioners would place pieces of the root at the four corners of their homes to create an impenetrable barrier against evil spirits and malevolent magic. The root was also carried by those undertaking dangerous spiritual work, as it was believed to grant the bearer authority over spirits, much like Solomon himself.

The binding and sealing properties of Solomon's Seal made it invaluable in contract magic and oath-taking rituals. Cunning folk would use the root when witnessing agreements between parties, believing it would hold both sides accountable to their word. The root could be buried at crossroads to seal a pact, or carried by both parties to ensure neither would break their promise. In matters of business or personal agreements, the root served as a spiritual witness and enforcer.

However, Solomon's Seal's power was not limited to benevolent purposes. Grimoire traditions and practitioners of the darker arts recognised its potency in baneful workings. Just as Solomon commanded demons to do his bidding, the root could be employed to bind, compel, or direct harmful energies towards a target. Cunning folk would use it in curse work when they needed to exert control or authority, particularly in matters of justice or retribution. The root's commanding nature made it especially effective in spells designed to stop someone from causing harm, to bind them from taking certain actions, or to hold them accountable for wrongdoing.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Taoist practise, this rhizome has been used for over 2,000 years, valued for its nourishing and harmonising properties. Ancient texts describe it as a herb that "moistens dryness and calms the spirit," making it essential in spiritual cultivation practises. Chinese folklore tells of immortals dwelling in misty mountains who consumed this root to maintain their ethereal nature and connection to the spirit realm.

Mediaeval grimoires and magical texts frequently reference Solomon's Seal in rituals of consecration, protection, and spirit conjuration. The root was used to anoint candles, inscribe protective sigils, and create powerful amulets. Cunning folk and wise women would harvest the root under specific lunar phases, believing this timing enhanced its already formidable magical properties.

Packaging: 20g 

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS:

For spiritual and magical purposes only. Not for consumption.

This product is sold as a curio for magical and spiritual practise only. Whilst Solomon's Seal has traditional uses in herbal medicine, this product is not sold for medicinal purposes and should not be ingested. Keep out of reach of children and pets. If you are pregnant, nursing, or have any medical conditions, consult a healthcare professional before handling herbs. External use only in spiritual practise. The seller takes no responsibility for the outcomes of any magical workings performed with this product.