Devil’s Claw
Harpagophytum
Wicked Overview
Devil’s Claw is plant native to South Africa and gained it’s memorable name due to the curious appearance of their hooked fruit.
Devil’s Claw is a powerful herb for attraction, but it’s also great for banishing. It can be used in ritual to attract the good out of something and to banish the bad side of it. For instance, you can attract wealth and banish poverty mindset.
There are many potential uses for Devil’s Claw and you will find only some of them here.
The ideas shared below are meant to awaken your own inspiration and to help you along your path.
Magickal Correspondences
Element:
Fire
Deities:
Jupiter, Mars, Aries
Zodiacs:
Scorpio
Planet:
Jupiter, Mars
Energy:
Masculine / Day / Yang
Chakra:
Crystals:
Pyrite, Tiger’s Eye, Black Tourmaline, Obsidian, Clear Quartz, Selenite, Hematite
Good for:
Attraction, Banishing, Protection, Purification
Protects Against:
Negativity, spying, ill-intentionm, curses, hexes
Natural Remedies:
Digestive, muscle pains, arthritis, various skin conditions.
Anti-inflammatory.
Used to treat Covid-19.
Magickal Tips:
Devil's Claw can be used magickally to attract or repel, depending on your intention.
As a summoning charm, Devil's Claw can amplify what you seek to call to yourself or to increase desire.
When placed near doorways, it may act as an amulet to keep unwanted intruders out.
Devil’s Claw Fresh Herb
Organic Chemicals: Amino acids, Flavonoids, Phytosterols, Carbohydrates, Harpagoquinones
Growing Notes:
Conditions: Full sun.
Annual: Completes its cycle in one year - dies in the winter
Soil: Well-draining, moist, sandy or loam soils with an acidic pH.
Propagating: Seeds
Watering: Sparingly, allow soil to dry between waterings once seeds are established.
Plant with: Plant alone as it can become an agressive, invasive weed and kill other herbs and plants.
WARNING
Can cause diarrhea, indigestin, and skin reactions