Devil's Shoestring 1/2 Oz. (Vibumum alinfolium)
Product Details
One half ounce, Root &
Stem.
Devil’s Shoestring (Viburnum alnifolium), also known as
hobblebush, stretches back to indigenous North American cultures. Widely
distributed across eastern North America, Devil’s Shoestring earned its name
due to its tendency to root wherever its branches touch the ground, creating a
tripping hazard for the unwary. Traditionally, various tribes utilized
different parts of the Devil’s Shoestring for medicinal purposes. For instance,
the bark was used in decoctions to treat cramps and diarrhea, while the berries
were employed as a laxative.
Devil’s Shoestring has also found its place in some magical
traditions. Certain cultures associated the hobblebush with protection and
purification. Branches were sometimes placed around dwellings to ward off evil
spirits and used in spells to bind one’s enemies.