Low John AKA: Galangal

AKA: Galangal, The Conqueror Root, Little Chew, Southern John

Medicinal Low John:

Stimulant ~ Carminative ~ Analgesic

Used similarly to Ginger as an aromatic stimulant for catarrh, nausea, flatulence, gas, dyspepsia, and enteritis.

Taken internally and used externally for arthritis, rheumatism, chest congestion and to bring boils to a head or remove splinters.

As an antispasmodic for hiccups and coughs.

It is soothing for nausea and helpful in motion sickness and sea sickness.

It also has antifungal properties for treating intestinal disorders and may help with intestinal parasites or externally for athletes foot and deformed toenails.

Caution: Do not use if gallstones are present or during pregnancy or lactation.

Ritual Low John

Masculine

Mars, Fire

Aries, Circe, Cybele, Hecate, Odysseus

Court Cases ~ Legal Matters 

Remove Hexes

Powerful force in affecting change!

For protection, avoiding legal problems, help in court cases, luck, money drawing,

health, courage, strength, psychic development, hex-breaking,

contacting helpful spirit-guides or releasing parasitic spirit attachments.

Depending on the purpose, various traditions carry Low John (Galangal) as a talisman in mojo bags, burn or even chew & spit the