{"product_id":"john-the-conqueror","title":"John the Conqueror","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eJohn the Conqueror\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"11\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eJohn the Conqueror\u003c\/b\u003e is the dried root of the \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"60\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIpomoea jalapa\u003c\/i\u003e (or \u003ci data-index-in-node=\"79\" data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eIpomoea purga\u003c\/i\u003e), a relative of the morning glory. In the Caribbean and throughout the African Diaspora, it is one of the most revered \"curios\" in traditional ethnobotany. Rather than being a food crop, it is a potent botanical root prized for its symbolic association with strength, overcoming obstacles, and \"conquering\" difficult situations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e This root is \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"28\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003enot intended for culinary use or ingestion.\u003c\/b\u003e If tasted, it has an \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"93\" data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eintense, acrid, and earthy\u003c\/b\u003e profile. Historically, related species were used as strong purgatives, so it should be handled as a traditional botanical charm or topical ingredient only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/b\u003e It is primarily used as a \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"38\" data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003etalisman or \"mojo\" root.\u003c\/b\u003e Individuals often carry the whole root in a small green or red pouch (a \"nation sack\") to attract good fortune. It is also common to find it infused into oils or used as a \"wash\" to scrub floors or doorways in a business to invite success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eCultural Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003eThe \"Conqueror’s\" Oil:\u003c\/b\u003e Culturally, the root is often placed in a bottle of vegetable or mineral oil and left to sit for a full lunar cycle. This \"John the Conqueror Oil\" is then dabbed on the hands before an important meeting, court date, or negotiation to ensure a favorable outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003eThe Gambler’s Charm:\u003c\/b\u003e In many Caribbean folk traditions, carrying a \"John\" root is believed to bring luck in games of chance and financial ventures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-index-in-node=\"0\" data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003eSpiritual Bath:\u003c\/b\u003e To \"conquer\" a streak of bad luck, the root is boiled in a large pot of water with a dash of \"Florida Water\" or \"Limacol.\" Once cooled, the liquid is used as a ritual rinse to instill the user with confidence and power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mohabir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47899443036414,"sku":"MM-WL-JOHNTHECONQUEROR","price":8.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9423\/4878\/files\/JohntheConqueror.png?v=1773251302","url":"https:\/\/mohabirmarket.com\/products\/john-the-conqueror","provider":"Mohabir Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}