Chicory Root

Other names: Cichorium intybus

Element: Air

Planet: Sun

Zodiac: Libra

Ritual uses include: Open Road; Luck; Cursing; Favors

Chicory Root was cultivated in Ancient Egypt, and has been a useful plant to many people throughout the world (mainly as a coffee additive) since it was brought to global awareness in the 18th century. Most Americans familiar with chicory grew up around the cultural hearth of New Orleans.

Magically, it has been used in anointing rites for the purposes of obtaining favors and is a good addition to Road Opener work. Egyptians asserted chicory roots could open locks, grant invulnerability or invisibility, and were used in curses. Thus it wouldn't be a bad idea to use chicory root in a court case ritual on behalf of a defendant. Paradoxically, it is often listen in modern recipes to remove curses and cleanse spaces or items.