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Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs » (expanded and revised)

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Authors: Scott Cunningham
ISBN-13: 9780875421223, ISBN-10: 0875421229
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide, LTD.
Date Published: April 2000
Edition: expanded and revised

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Author Biography: Scott Cunningham

Scott Cunningham practiced magic actively for over twenty years. He was the author of more than fifty books covering both fiction and non-fiction subject matter; sixteen of his titles are published by Llewellyn Publications. Scott's books reflect a broad range of interests within the New Age sphere, where he was very highly regarded. He passed from this life on March 28, 1993, after a long illness.

Book Synopsis

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!

Table of Contents

Acknowledgementsviii
Prefaceix
Part IThe Basics1
Chapter 1The Powers of Herbs3
Chapter 2Magical Ways7
Chapter 3Spells and Procedures11
Chapter 4Magical Intentions17
Part IIThe Herbs21
Health Codes Used with the Herbs266
Part IIITables & Appendices267
Gender269
Planetary Rulers271
Elemental Rulers274
Magical Intentions276
Colors and their Magical Uses284
Glossary285
Mail-Order Suppliers287
The Magical Properties of Oils288
Folk Names Cross-Reference289
Annotated Bibliography308
Index324

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