#danda root

Danda Root Spell

Danda root, popular in Brazilian magical traditions, is also chewed but, unlike Courtcase root*, spitting isn’t emphasized. It’s sufficient to keep a little piece of the root concealed in your cheek. Why would you want to do this? Because allegedly chewing danda root enables you to influence another’s words. Concentrate very hard on what should be said while chewing the root.

[*Courtcase root refers to galangal.]

(fromThe Element Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells by Judika Illes)