Black Destroyer Oil, 4 Dram

A banishing and protection formula. Black Destroyer is used to break up and drive off harmful influences, and then to guard what has been cleared.

A 4 dram bottle. The small size suits anointing, where a few drops at a time is the rule. It also travels well in an altar kit.

Made for anointing. The oil is meant for candles, doorways, petitions, and ritual objects. It is for external use only.

• Volume: 4 dram (about 1/2 fluid ounce)
• Type: anointing oil
• Use: external use only; do not ingest
• Care: patch test before skin contact; store away from heat and light

The maker does not publish the formula for this oil. If you have sensitivities, please patch test first or use the oil only on candles and objects.

Black Destroyer belongs to the family of condition oils sold in botánicas and spiritual supply shops, where each formula is named for the situation it addresses. This one is named for destroying harm: crossed conditions, envy, and ill wishes sent your way. It sits at the meeting place of Latin American botánica practice and Hoodoo.

You can use it to clear a space and then seal it. The oil is for defense and removal, and tradition does not regard it as a formula for attacking anyone.

1. Dress a black candle by rubbing a few drops from the middle of the candle outward to each end, which is the direction for sending something away.
2. Touch a drop to the frame of your front door and to your windowsills after you clean the house.
3. Anoint the four corners of a written petition that names what you want gone.
4. Recite a psalm or your own words as you work. Psalm 91 is a common choice for protection.

Follow your own judgment about how often to repeat the work. Many practitioners return to it at the waning moon.

• Black Destroyer Oil by Espiritu, 4 oz: The larger bottle suits floor washes and regular work once you know the formula serves you.
• Black Salt (Witch's Black Salt), 1 Lb: Lay a line of black salt at the threshold after you anoint the door.
• Black Chicken Soap by Ohli-Way: Wash yourself first, and then clear the house.
• Uncrossing Oil by Espiritu, 2 Dram: Uncrossing lifts a crossed condition from the person, while Black Destroyer clears the space.
• Cast Off Evil Oil by Espiritu, 1 oz: A companion formula for letting go of habits and company that do you harm.

What is the difference between Black Destroyer oil and Uncrossing oil?

Uncrossing oil is used on a person to lift a crossed condition, which is a run of blocked luck believed to be sent by someone. Black Destroyer is used more broadly to break up harmful influences in a home or situation. Many practitioners use both: they uncross themselves and then clear the space.

What is Black Destroyer oil used for?

Practitioners use Black Destroyer oil for banishing and protection. They dress candles with it, anoint doorways and windows, and mark petitions that name what they want removed. It comes from the botánica tradition, where it is sold in Spanish as Destructor Negro.

Can I wear this oil on my skin?

The oil is for external use only, and it is mainly intended for candles and objects. If you choose to wear it, test a small drop on your inner arm first and wait a day. Keep it away from your eyes and mouth, and do not ingest it.

Which candle color goes with Black Destroyer oil?

Black candles are the traditional choice for banishing and removal. Some practitioners follow with a white candle dressed in a blessing oil, so that the cleared space is filled with something good. Choose the pairing that matches what you are asking for.

How much oil does a 4 dram bottle hold?

Four drams is about half a fluid ounce, or roughly 15 milliliters. Anointing takes only a few drops at a time, so one bottle will dress many candles. If you plan floor washes or frequent work, the 4 ounce bottle is the better fit.