Five Finger Grass Cut, 2 oz (Cinquefoil Herb)

Cut leaf, ready to use. The cinquefoil comes already cut, so a pinch goes straight into a mojo bag, a sachet, or a bowl of loose incense without any grinding.

A five-purpose herb. In Hoodoo, five finger grass is prized because one leaf covers several intentions at once, so it belongs in money work, luck work, love work, and protection work alike.

A 2 ounce working supply. Two ounces is the right amount for someone who does regular candle and mojo work: enough to dress a month of workings, small enough to stay fresh in a sealed jar.

• Botanical: cinquefoil (Potentilla), also called five finger grass
• Form: cut and dried leaf
• Net weight: 2 oz
• Storage: keep sealed in a cool, dark place
• For ritual use; not sold for consumption
• Weight: about 6.4 oz (supplier unit weight)

Five finger grass is used in Hoodoo for money, luck, love, and protection, and the old saying is that it grants whatever five fingers can do. Rootworkers add it to money mojo bags, sprinkle it across the doorstep to keep harm out, and dress green candles with it when asking for a raise, a sale, or a bit of gambling luck. Some traditions also wash the hands with a cinquefoil infusion before handling money or asking a favor, so that the hands themselves carry the request.

In Wiccan and eclectic herb magic, cinquefoil sits under Jupiter and Fire, which makes it a natural ally for expansion and prosperity. Scott Cunningham lists it for money, protection, and prophetic dreams, and notes the old custom of hanging it over the door to turn away ill will. Both streams agree on the heart of it: this is an herb for opening the hand and keeping it safe.

You can work it either way. Keep the tradition you name in your working consistent, and let the leaf do what it has always done.

1. Decide which of the five you are asking for: money, luck, love, protection, or a favor. One clear intention per working keeps the leaf focused.
2. For a mojo bag, add a pinch of five finger grass to a small green or red flannel or velveteen pouch along with a coin, a written petition, and any other roots you use. Tie it shut and breathe your request into it.
3. For candle work, dress a green candle with a money oil, roll it in a little crushed cinquefoil, and light it while you recite your petition or a favorite affirmation.
4. For the home, sprinkle a thin line across the threshold or tuck a pinch above the door as a protective ward.
5. Feed a mojo bag weekly with a few drops of oil or a breath of smoke. Trust your own sense of when the work is done.

• Envision Crystals Money Oil, 2 Dram: Dress a candle with the oil and roll it in five finger grass for a complete Hoodoo money working.
• Green Velveteen Bag, 3 x 4 Inches: The classic green pouch for a money mojo bag; a pinch of cinquefoil is the first thing that goes in.
• Basil Leaf Cut, 1 oz (Ocimum basilicum): Basil and five finger grass are both money and protection herbs and blend well in a sachet or floor sweep.
• Cinnamon Powder, 1 oz (Cinnamomum cassia): A pinch of cinnamon adds heat and speed to a five finger grass money sachet.
• Art of Making Mojos by Catherine Yronwode: The definitive guide to building mojo bags, with cinquefoil appearing in several of its recipes.

Is five finger grass the same as cinquefoil?

Yes, five finger grass and cinquefoil are the same plant. Cinquefoil is the botanical common name for Potentilla, from the French for five leaves, and five finger grass is the folk name used in Hoodoo and conjure. Some suppliers also list it under the Latin genus Potentilla; all three names refer to this leaf.

What is five finger grass used for in Hoodoo?

Five finger grass is used in Hoodoo for money, luck, love, protection, and asking favors, on the saying that it grants whatever five fingers can do. Rootworkers carry it in mojo bags, sprinkle it at thresholds, dress money candles with it, and wash their hands with its infusion before handling cash or making a request.

How do I make a mojo bag with cinquefoil herb?

Start with a small green or red pouch and add a pinch of five finger grass, a coin, and a petition written in your own words. Tie it shut, breathe your intention into it, and dress it with a few drops of a money or attraction oil. Carry it close and feed it weekly.

Can beginners work with five finger grass?

Beginners can absolutely work with five finger grass. It is one of the friendliest herbs in Hoodoo because it covers several intentions, so a simple pinch in a pouch or a sprinkle at the door is a complete working. Start with one clear request and let the herb do the rest.

Is this cinquefoil safe to burn as incense?

This cut cinquefoil can be burned as loose incense on a charcoal disc or added to a blend. Use a heat-safe burner, keep the room ventilated, and never leave burning herbs unattended. It is sold for ritual use only and is not intended to be eaten or brewed as a drink.

How should I store five finger grass?

Store five finger grass in a sealed jar or the closed bag in a cool, dark cupboard, away from sunlight and moisture. Kept dry, cut leaf holds its color and scent for many months. Label the jar with the date so you know when a fresh 2 ounce bag is due.