Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyns Sourcebook Series)

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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 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 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 than any other book on this subject If you want to learn the secrets of magical herbs, this book is a must Read Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyns Sourcebook Series) – kino-fada.fr i love this book i wander around the yard with it i practically read it to my plants the history and folklore adds so much to my gardening experience and i get totally excited when somebody asks about this or that herb i have in a dish near my front door or tied in a bundle over the fireplace each plant reference includes latin name, folk name, gender, planet, element, deities, powers, uses, whether or not it s poisonous, and a black n white botanical sketch of the plant mint is no longe i love this book i wander around the yard with it i practically read it to my plants the history and folklore adds so much to m...This is one of my two absolute favorite books on the magical use of herbs It is fun and easy to use, and I highly recommend it for anyone interested in undertaking the practice of Wicca or modern Witchcraft Scott Cunningham was a wonderful, light hearted, positive Light Being I knew him personally , and everyone I know who uses this book loves it There has been some criticism tha...I ve realized that my expectations for what I want n an herbal, and what is actually out there, are two completely different things Yet Cunningham s Encyclopedia hasof what I would want, with some folk history of the different h...The folk names and the suchlike were interesting, the illustrations are inspireing the books subject matter is nonsense yes I do respect other peoples beliefs, but I have had access to books over three hundred years old and I can only say the magic from this book if i...You don t really read or finish this book because it sof a look up what you need encyclopedic book, but it s very clear and concise and informative Highly recommended for anyone who wants a down to earth magical herbal guide interesting for folklore buffs as well as Crafters, ya knowThis is a must have for every herbalist s shelf Cunningham s work is accessible, well written, and easy to follow, one of the better Herb guides on the market today for magical and health uses.Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog, Adder s fork, and blind worm s sting did you know that herbs are magical things Most people don t realize that the witches in Shakespeare were really cooking up a potion made of flowers and herbs Many herbs throughout history have been named some spooky things, but they have been found to help and heal Folklore ...Cunningham s encyclopedia is certainly comprehensive, and the ability to search by common name, scientific name, or magical use is incredibly useful But the book is severely lacking in explanations his bibliograohy spans nearly 2,000 years, from ancient Greek medicine to medieval superstition to modern medicinal uses, all of which are incorporated into a plant s list of magical uses and affinities, but without a hint as to which sources are involved in a given claim In short, the book functi Cunningham s encyclopedia is certainly comprehensive, and the ability to search by common name, scientific name, or magical use is incredibly useful But the book is severely lacking in explanations his bibliograohy spans nearly 2,000 years, from ancient Greek medicine to medieval superstition to modern medicinal uses, all of which are incorporated into a plant s list of magical uses and affinities, but without...Cunningham was a master of herbalism, so it s not surprising that his book on plant magic is so comprehensive and useful This book is a unique blend of folklore, plant facts, and suggestions for magic...If you re wondering about which magical herbal book to pickup As there are many and not all are created equal haha Although it s nice to havesources to pull from in any realm of knowledgeI can honestly say I don...

Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyns Sourcebook Series)
  • English
  • 11 September 2017
  • Paperback
  • 336 pages
  • 0875421229
  • Scott Cunningham
  • Cunninghams Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Llewellyns Sourcebook Series)