Lovage Root

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LOVE ROOT (Levisticum officinale)
Lovage root, a powerful and sacred aromatic root, is recognized for its purifying, protective, and energizing properties. It acts as a stimulant for the body and mind, promoting mental clarity, protection against negative influences, and vitality. Used in magic and ritual, it supports grounding, deep purification, and energy strengthening.

1. Identity and symbolism

• Family : Apiaceae (Umbelliferae)
• Popular names : Lovage, perpetual celery, mountain celery
• Element : Earth (grounding, stability), with a nuance of Fire (vitality, dynamism)
• Planet : Jupiter (protection, expansion) and Mars (strength, courage)
• Polarity : Masculine
• Symbolism : Lovage root symbolizes life force, protection, and grounding. It is often associated with the purification of subtle bodies, energetic stability, and preparation for spiritual transformations.

2. Energy signature

Lovage root releases a dense, warm, and deeply grounding energy. It primarily acts on the root chakra (Muladhara) and the solar chakra (Manipura), strengthening stability, self-confidence, and inner power. Its energy supports the purification of stagnant energies and protection against negative influences, while stimulating the life force.

3. Magical and ritual virtues (detailed)

A) Purification & sacred cleansing

• Smudging : Burn dried lovage root to purify a place of heavy energies, dissolve blockages and renew the energetic vibration.
• Purifying Bath : Use an infusion or decoction of lovage root in the bath to cleanse the aura, release negative charges and strengthen grounding.

B) Protection & blessing

• Protective Amulet : Carry a sachet containing dried lovage root, possibly combined with crystals such as hematite or black tourmaline, to ward off harmful influences and attract blessings.
• Protection ritual : Use the root in an infusion, fumigation or decoction to sanctify a space or a person, creating a strong energetic shield.

C) Elevation & spiritual liberation

• Spiritual Grounding Support : Lovage root helps one stay grounded while promoting the expansion of consciousness, facilitating a stable and balanced spiritual elevation.
• Energy Incense : Blend powdered lovage root with other herbs such as cedarwood or rosemary for an incense that promotes focus, protection, and upliftment.

D) Healing & emotional support

• Energy strengthening : Use the root in decoction or maceration to stimulate physical and mental vitality, soothe fears and strengthen courage.

Emotional Cleansing : The energy of lovage helps dissolve emotional blockages and restore inner balance.

4. Some ideas for use

• Smudging : Burn dried lovage root alone or mixed with purifying plants (rosemary, hawthorn, Yerba Santa, etc.) to cleanse a charged space, dissipate stagnant energies, and promote a sacred space.
• Ritual Bath : Prepare an infusion or decoction of lovage root to add to the bath water to purify the aura and strengthen grounding. Immerse yourself while visualizing a protective and stabilizing light.
• Amulet & talisman : Make a small sachet of dried root to carry on your person, sometimes combined with protective stones, to benefit from its protective and energizing properties.
• Energy Incense : Grind lovage root into a fine powder and blend it with cedar, rosemary, or lavender to create an incense to burn during grounding, protection, or purification rituals. The smoke helps stabilize energy and gently elevate consciousness.
• Sacred Oil : Macerate lovage root in a vegetable oil (sweet almond, jojoba) for several weeks, then filter. This oil can be used to anoint the body, wrists, or ritual tools, strengthening protection, grounding, and vitality.
• Purification Sachet : Place pieces of dried lovage root in a natural fabric sachet and place it in corners of the house, under the bed, or near the front door to maintain subtle protection and stabilizing energy in the living space.
• Meditative walking : Carry a small talisman or amulet containing lovage root during a nature walk to strengthen connection to the Earth, promote grounding, and clarify thoughts.

Ideal for making your own incense recipes and compositions dedicated to magical rituals,

Each bag is carefully made one by one in our workshop. (12g size)

We also produce ready-to-use ritual incense and we can also create personalized blends (contact us by private message to define your issues or objectives)

You can use them on a burning coal or on an incense burner for more simplicity, you can also use them to make your esoteric mixtures, shower salts, amulets and other talismans...!