Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham 1985

Snakeroot
The Herbs

(Aristolochia serpentaria) X

Folk Names: Pelican Flower, Radix Viperina, Serpentary Radix, Serpentary Rhizome, Snagree, Snagrel, Snakeweed, Virginian Snakeroot

Powers: Luck, Money

Magical Uses: This root is carried as a good luck talisman and also to break hexes and curses. It is also said to lead its bearer to money.