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For thousands of years, humans have taken advantage of the healing and magical
properties of various herbs and plants. In the last few years even the
medical establishment is catching on and wanting a piece of the action. What
follows is but a sampling of the hundreds of books we carry on herbal healing
and magick.
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A COMPENDIUM OF HERBAL MAGICK - Paul Beyerl: The most comprehensive and all-inclusive book on the magickal and religious uses of herbs ever published. 330 herbs covered in detail with over 100 illustrations. Includes the magickal classification of herbs, a guide to the usage of magickal herbs, deities and magickal herbalism and astrological correspondences.  CUNNINGHAM'S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MAGICAL HERBS - Scott
Cunningham: Truly an encyclopedia, this necessary reference includes folk
names, gender, planet, element, deity, powers, ritual and magical uses for
dozens of herbs. Contains magical and folk names tables. A must have
reference for earth magic practitioners.
A DRUID'S HERBAL FOR THE SACRED EARTH - Ellen Hopman: Use herbs for healing, ceremony, and magic in the tradition of the ancient Celtic Druids. Eight major Celtic festivals are discussed, as well as ways to incorporate herbs into personal rituals to honor all major passages in life. EDIBLE WILD PLANTS - Thomas Elias & Peter Dykeman: A seasonal guide to identifying, harvesting and preparing over 200 wild North American plants. Includes habitat, preparation, maps and a nutritional index. Don't leave civilization without it. |
GREEN WITCH HERBAL - Barbara Griggs: Restore nature's magic by creating your own earth-friendly soaps, insect repellents, disinfectants, remedies and more. HANDBOOK OF NATIVE AMERICAN HERBS - Alma Hutchens: A portable illustrated (b/w line drawings) reference to 125 useful medicinal plants common to North America, with directions for use, remedies for common ailments and notes on herbal traditions of other lands. THE HERB BOOK - John Lust: Growing, drying, storing and using medicinally over 2000 herbs with legends and lore too. Tabular listing of plant dyes, by color and by plant, with dying instructions. All in a conveniently sized paperback. HERBAL HEALING FOR WOMEN - Rosemary Gladstar: This complete woman's health care manual covers adolescence to menopause, common disorders and their treatment, selection and storage of herbs and the preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies for problems from acne to weight gain.  MAGICAL & RITUAL USE OF HERBS - Richard Miller:
Historical uses, chemical structure, preparation and magical uses of 19
narcotic, hallucinogenic, stimulant and depressant herbs, their effect on the
user's conscious perception of reality and corresponding rituals to heighten
both physical and psychological awareness.
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 MAGICAL HERBALISM - Scott Cunningham: From Llewellyn's
Practical Magick Series, this title contains a complete guide to ritual uses
of herbs. Includes instruction for amulets and charms, sachets and pillow,
simples, infusions and anointments -- even a pendulum.
THE MASTER BOOK OF HERBALISM - Paul Beyerl: "The working book of the traditional herbalist," with remedial and magickal uses of herbs, herbs and Tarot, herbs and Astrology, planetary, mythological and gemstone correspondences and much, much more. NATURE-SPEAK - Ted Andrews: Ambushed by a desert? Assaulted by a rabid Aloe Vera? Learn to interpret the signs and omens of nature. NEW AGE HERBALIST - Richard Mabey: Full-color photos plus line drawings or more than 200 herbs, a guide for using herbs for scent, decoration, nutritional supplementation and healing and a culinary herb section with some unusual recipes (elderflower fritters!) and beautiful accent photos. SACRED SAGE: HOW IT HEALS - Silver Wolf Walks Alone: A brief introduction to sage as a healing tool, this little book is great for newcomers to smudging. |
500 FORMULAS FOR AROMATHERAPY - Carol & David Schiller: Includes formulas for air fresheners, baby products, candles, deodorants, furniture polish and more. Essential oils A-Z, safety guidelines and substitutions. A mist spray to help you breathe more easily in stuffy rooms, even!  COMPLETE BOOK OF ESSENTIAL OILS & AROMATHERAPY -
Valerie Ann Worwood: Over 600 natural, non-toxic recipes for health,
beauty and home care. Logically presented, sections include making your own
oils, recipes for dozens of situations (including overindulgence) and
gardening for and with essential oils.
 MAGICAL AROMATHERAPY - Scott Cunningham: Magical
perfumery is combined with modern knowledge of the physiological and
psychological effects of essential oils and plant essences.
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