Licorice

Licorice is a revered herb in both Southern folk magic and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In Southern folk traditions, it is used to attract sweetness and balance, often found in charms and spells meant to bring harmony, resolve conflicts, and protect from negative energies. Licorice is also thought to sweeten relationships and promote emotional well-being, commonly used in kitchen magic to enhance love, luck, and success. In TCM, licorice is known as Gan Cao and is highly valued for its harmonizing properties, tonifying the spleen, lungs, and heart, soothing the throat, and supporting digestion. Its grounding and soothing energy makes it a powerful ally for both physical healing and spiritual balance.