Devils Shoestring (vial)

Devil's Shoestring has a long history of use within hoodoo and voodoo practices of New Orleans. Traditionally used for protection and spiritual connection, it is believed to help protect against harm, negative energy, and evil spirits.
The use of Devil's Shoestring (also known as Viburnum lantana) in hoodoo and voodoo practices dates back to the 19th century in Southern America and further back in West Africa.
In hoodoo, Devil's Shoestring is considered a powerful talisman for protection and is often carried as a charm or woven into bracelets and necklaces. It is believed to be especially effective against negative energies, curses, and evil spirits.
In voodoo, Devil's Shoestring is used as a symbol of the devil and is often incorporated into spells and rituals aimed at gaining protection, domination, and control over others. It is also used to represent the power of the loa, or spirits, and to help connect practitioners with these spirits during rituals.
While in Europe, the tree these potent roots come from are called wayfarering trees. They became associated with being on or near a path, preventing travellers from getting lost. The wayfaring tree has strong flexible stems that were traditionally used to tie hay bales and make arrows.
The origin of the name "Devil's Shoestring" is unclear, but it is believed to come from a few different sources. One source is that the root was used to tie the devil or evil spirits to trees, effectively binding them and keeping them away. Another source is that the root was thought to resemble a shoestring or a thin piece of cord and was used to bind or tie things, including negative energies.
Size - Each vial contains many pieces, as seen in photos, sizes vary between 3/6 inches.
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