High John the Conqueror Root, Whole, 1 Lb (Ipomoea jalapa)

High John the Conqueror is the king of roots. The gnarled root of Ipomoea jalapa is the most famous curio in all of Hoodoo, the root of mastery, power, and triumph, carried to conquer obstacles, command a situation, and turn the odds your way. This whole root carries an unbeatable, kingly strength.

Important safety note. High John root is a powerful purgative and is toxic if eaten. We sell it strictly for ritual use, not as a food or remedy, and it is not for ingestion. Keep it away from children and pets.

This whole working pound is the bulk size for mojo hands, success and power charms, and money work; the 1 oz size suits a single hand. Reach for High John when you need to overcome, command, and win.

Key Features of High John the Conqueror

The root of mastery. High John is the supreme conjure root for power, command, and overcoming any obstacle in your path.

Success and triumph. Carried and fed, it is worked to turn the odds in your favor and win the day.

Luck, money, and strength. It also draws luck and money and lends bold, masculine vitality and confidence.

Product Details

• Botanical name: Ipomoea jalapa (High John the Conqueror)
• Tradition: the central curio of Hoodoo and rootwork
• Form: whole dried root
• Safety: a powerful purgative, toxic if eaten; not for ingestion
• Weight: 1 lb
• For spiritual use only; keep away from children and pets
• Storage: keep sealed in a cool, dark place

The Spiritual Significance

No root stands higher in Hoodoo than High John the Conqueror. He takes his name from the legend of John, an enslaved African prince and trickster-hero whose spirit was never broken and never beaten, and the root carries that unconquerable nature: it is the root of mastery, power, command, and triumph over every obstacle. Carried in a mojo hand, anointed, and fed, High John is worked to dominate a situation, win a contest or a court case, break through what blocks you, and bend the odds your way, all from a place of personal strength rather than harm.

Alongside that mastery he draws luck and money and lends bold confidence and masculine vitality, which is why he anchors so many success, gambling, and power workings. He is the king of the conjure cabinet. Crucially, High John root, jalap, is a strong purgative and is toxic if eaten; Plentiful Earth sells it strictly for ritual and spiritual use, not as a food or remedy, and it is not for ingestion.

How To Use High John the Conqueror

1. Carry a mojo hand. Keep a whole High John root in a mojo bag for mastery, success, and power.
2. Anoint and feed it. Dress the root with a conquering or success oil to wake and feed its power.
3. Command a situation. Work High John into power and court-case charms to turn the odds your way.
4. Draw luck and money. Add it to gambling and prosperity charms for bold fortune.
5. Store it sealed, in a cool, dark place, away from children and pets.

Pairs Well With

• Five Finger Grass Cut, 1 oz: luck and a winning hand for a success or court working.
• Devil's Shoestring, Whole, 1 oz: protection and a get-ahead edge.
• Low John Root, Whole, 1 oz: the earthy, homebody John for the domestic side of life.
• Money Drawing Oil: dress the root for prosperity work.
• Road Opener Oil: clear the way before a conquering working.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is High John the Conqueror used for?

It is the supreme Hoodoo root of mastery, power, and triumph, carried to conquer obstacles, command a situation, and win, and also worked for luck, money, and bold confidence. The central curio of the conjure cabinet.

Is it safe to take internally?

No. High John root, jalap, is a powerful purgative and is toxic if eaten. Plentiful Earth sells it strictly for ritual and spiritual use, not as a food or remedy, and it is not for ingestion. Keep it away from children and pets.

How do I use it in a mojo bag?

Place a whole root in a mojo hand for mastery and success, dress it with a conquering or success oil, and feed it regularly as your tradition directs. Many workers name their goal to the root as they feed it.

What is the difference between High John and Low John?

High John, Ipomoea, is the fiery root of mastery, power, and triumph. Low John, the root of Trillium, is the earthy, domestic one for money, home protection, and faithful love. A third, Chewing John or galangal, is used for court cases.

How should I store it?

Keep the whole root sealed in a cool, dark place, away from heat and moisture and out of reach of children and pets. A whole, dry root holds its power well and will serve many workings.