Nó de Cachorro

Quickly clean the root pieces in running water to remove dust and dry them completely with a clean cloth.

Place the roots in the sterilized amber glass jar and pour the drink until everything is completely covered.

Seal the jar well and store it in a dark, dry place for exactly 21 days (one full lunar cycle). Gently shake the jar every 3 days.

At the end of 21 days, the preparation acquires a deep golden amber tone. The consecrated traditional use is just 1 tablespoon a day, after the first solid meal. Never take on an empty stomach.

Light the charcoal ember until it is completely incandescent.

Sprinkle the crushed root little by little over the ember to generate an aromatic, dense, and vigorous smoke.

Walk through the rooms always from the back of the house toward the street door, keeping windows open so that the dense energy leaves.

Upon reaching the main door, firm your thoughts on Ogum and Exu, decreeing that all weakness and stagnation leave that space, giving way to movement and prosperity.

Place the root, the cloves, and the tobacco (fumo) right in the center of the fabric or leather.

Join the ends forming a small, well-closed bundle.

Give 7 turns and 7 firm knots with the thread, visualizing protection, firmness of steps, and courage to overcome any obstacle.

Consecrate the patuá by passing it 3 times through the smoke of a defumação or touching it to the base of a candle of firmeza (before lighting). Carry it with you in your bag or left pocket.