Do you work magic with herbs? Do you use them in spells, for talismans or simply use their innate powers? If you don't have Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs, you need to get it right away. This book has become a classic in its field. Paul Beyerl, a respected author on herbs calls it "...an essential reference book by students of herbalism and magick alike ... Scott's personable charm touches every page... I highly recommend this book." And Jeanne Rose, famous author of books on herbs and developer of an herbal course says "I love books like this ... It is accessible, easy to read, and with its encompassing index (all too often neglected), simple to use as well." Over 200,000 people already have this book and use it frequently. In this edition of the book (it's expanded and revised on the 15th anniversary of original publication) you will find the magical properties and folklore of over 400 herbs! You'll also find lists of herbs based on their magical powers, their genders, their planetary rulers, and more. Perhaps the most important list is the folk name cross-reference. With that information, when a recipe calls for "bramble, " you'll know it needs blackberry. Or if the magic calls for "enebro," you'll know you that is juniper. The main part of this book is the listings of the herbs. Each one includes names, associations, and magical attributions. Violets can be used for protection, luck, love, and more. Primrose is for protection and love. Garlic is for protection, healing, exorcism, lust, and prevention of theft. This book is considered a classic. It is probably consulted more than any other book on this subject. If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must!
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.5 / 5.0
It is Cunningham.. What more needs to be said?:
The author alone states all you need to know about this book. As usual Mr Cunningham has produced a down to earth, no pun intended, guide that an every day person can use.
A must-have.:
I use this book very frequently for it's herbal information and for help with "recipes" as well as his lengthy reference list of other sources for information. I believe no practitioner's library is complete without it.
Excellent herb book for Pagan and Wiccan ... BUT:
I have owned and used this book for years. Of all of Cunningham's books this one is by far his best, most accurate, most researched, etc. I understand that he was/is a botonist, and that care is clearly communicated in this edition. Furthermore, the back index pages are invaluable, breaking herbs down by their planetary and astrological associations is really well done. If you are looking to learn more about Pagan, Wiccan, Neo-Pagan herbs from a primarily European Stand point, this book is excellent.
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Excellent resource!:
This book is quite an excellent resource to gather your basic herb information and effects that it can have. While it is not as detailed as other books such as Cathrine Yronwode's Herb and Root magic book, it does provide a few things here and there that are quite useful to any magical practitioner.
