🌿 Gully Root (Petiveria alliacea)

Also known as: Guinea Hen Weed • Anamu • Garlic Weed
Family: Phytolaccaceae (not related to ragweed)
Origin: Caribbean, Central & South America
Parts Used: Root & Leaf
Primary Use: Internal & External

✨ Description

Known throughout the Caribbean as Gully Root, this potent herb is famous for its deep-cleansing, immune-strengthening, and spiritual purifying power.
Used for centuries in both traditional bush medicine and ancestral healing rituals, Gully Root embodies the balance of the physical and spiritual worlds — clearing toxins from the body while removing negativity from the energetic field.

Its strong, garlic-like aroma is a sign of its potency: a plant brimming with sulfur compounds and antioxidants that fight infections, boost circulation, and fortify natural defenses.
To many Caribbean families, Gully Root isn’t just an herb — it’s protection, medicine, and energy in one.

🍵 Dried Herb Uses

As an immune, detox, and cleansing tonic:

Immune Support: Strengthens resistance to infections and viruses.
Blood Cleanser: Promotes detoxification and liver support.
Pain & Inflammation: Traditionally used for arthritis and joint relief.
Respiratory Health: Helps ease sinus congestion and clear phlegm.
Energy & Circulation: Stimulates blood flow and boosts endurance.
Spiritual Cleansing: Used to ward off negative energy and stagnant vibrations.

Directions (Internal Use):
Steep ½–1 teaspoon of dried Gully Root in 8 oz of hot water for 10–15 minutes.
Drink 1 cup daily for 3–5 days as part of a cleansing routine.
For stronger tonics, boil the root for 10 minutes and strain before drinking.

Pairs beautifully with Guinea Hen Weed Leaf, Sarsaparilla, or Dandelion Root for detox and immune blends.

💧 External Uses

Baths & Washes: Add to spiritual or detox baths for cleansing and protection.
Poultices: Crushed root or leaves can be applied to sore joints or swellings.
Steam Inhalation: Used in traditional remedies for sinus or respiratory issues.

🔮 Metaphysical & Energetic Uses

Spiritual Protection: Clears negative energy, wards off evil, and grounds the aura.
Energy Cleansing: Removes heaviness from emotional or spiritual overload.
Empowerment & Courage: Strengthens the personal energy field.

Affirmation:

“My energy is clear and my spirit is protected — I walk in strength and light.”

🌿 Pairing Suggestions

Sarsaparilla or Dandelion Root – for blood and liver cleansing.
Guinea Hen Weed Leaf – for immune and respiratory health.
Burdock or Neem Leaf – for skin and detox support.
Frankincense & Myrrh – for energy clearing baths.

🌼 Harvest & Sourcing

Our Gully Root is wild-harvested in the Caribbean, where the soil is rich and the roots grow thick with natural sulfur energy.
After careful cleaning, roots are sun-dried and ground to preserve their potent aroma and medicinal compounds.

⚖️ Energetics & Taste

Taste: Sharp, pungent, and slightly bitter with a garlic-like flavor.
Energetic Profile: Warming, cleansing, and protective.
Pairs well with: Sarsaparilla, Guinea Hen Weed Leaf, Burdock, and Dandelion.

⚠️ Warnings

Not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
May stimulate uterine contractions.
Avoid with autoimmune disorders unless under professional guidance.
Short-term use recommended (3–7 days) unless advised otherwise by a herbalist.

🌻 A Note from the Herbalist

Gully Root is bold medicine — physical and spiritual strength in its purest form.
It reminds us that true cleansing begins within: the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Drink it to purify, bathe with it to protect, and honor it as the root that clears all paths.