Devil's Shoestring protects from a variety of negative energies; this "shoestring" is said to "trip up the Devil!" This root removes hexes, curses, and the like. Need some gambling luck or a new job? Take nine Devil's Shoestrings and wrap a white thread around them nine times, tying a knot each time (nine knots total). Put the nine Shoestrings (bundled and tied) into a tall, narrow, medicine bottle. Fill the bottle either with whiskey or Hoyte's Cologne, letting it soak for nine days. Before you apply for the job, gamble, or just need some good luck, dip your fingers in the liquid and run it through your hair nine times. Continue to use the liquid any time you need it after the nine days.