Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) 
Element signature: fire, air
Planet signature: Mars, Saturn, Uranus
Chakras: Sacral, Solar Plexus
Magickal Uses: protection, hex breaking, cleansing, overcoming obstacles, driving away enemies, astral travel, shamanic journey
Therapeutic indications: feeling stuck or stagnant, toxic thoughts, behaviors that do not support movement or growth, unproductive or uncreative use of the mind, feeling as though you are under attack, clearing obstacles, alienation.
Pokeweed has a history of being a potent medicine or a poison depending on how it is prepared. This fascinating dichotomy extends into its berry’s that are benign to birds yet deadly to every other creature (unless used carefully as magickal ink), twice boiled leaves for meals, potent root medicine, and more… Traditional uses in hoodoo include protection, cleansing, and hex-breaking. 
 
The flower essence is protective, cleansing, and restorative. It can release outside forces and attachments while also promoting healing. It also helps to clear subconscious patterns associated with irregular cell growth; mirroring its effect on irregularities in the aura (which makes it useful when spraying one’s auric field if damaged, or to proactively blind evil eye). 
 
Transformational, indeed –  its purgative nature assists in clearing old energies. Take the essence when the mind is fraught with toxic thoughts and beliefs, feeling weighed down, and could benefit from shifts that invite more creative, productive patterns. For inner strength, resilience, and a sense of renewal. Offers ease throughout dying processes, where we accept that it is okay to let some things go or die back, so we can move beyond stagnancy. Reclaim your power with this one.