Commonly in Hoodoo and Latin Spirituality to get rid of unwanted energies, to get rid of enemies, evil eye, for protection from enemies and evil. Can be used to cleanse and purify a space and rid a space of low entities, attachments, and malevolent spirits. The most common way to use Blue Añil is as an ingredient in floor wash and is an ingredient used in purification baths.
"Bluestone” is an ingredient encountered in old-time recipes for gambler’s lucky hands and for floor wash used to purify the home.
Gamblers tell us they sew a BLUING BALL, a lump of Rock Alum, and 9 Silver Dimes up together in a red flannel bag for a gaming charm. Spiritualists are known to place out pans of protective "blue water" to keep a residence clear of evil spirits.