Full Description
Discover magical wisdom that has been passed down through generations in this guide to using herbs for spiritual, emotional, and mental health and healing. Packed with natural remedies and recipes from D.J. Conway and her grandmother, this book is a magical formulary that anyone can use to make life better. Magical Folkhealing features a variety of herbs and provides their associated planet, element, deities, and zodiac signs, as well as their basic powers and specific uses. This beginner-friendly handbook also teaches you how to simplify your rituals, use special tools and tables for improved prep work, apply oils and aromatherapy for specific needs, and much more. From herbal teas and tinctures to massage oils and stones, this guide is an indispensable resource for healing
Contents
Contents
Dedication ix
Acknowledgments xi
Author's and Publisher's Note xiii
One: Introduction to Magical Folkhealing 1
Two: Tools Needed for Working with This Herbal 7
Three: Ancient Herbalists' and Apothecary Symbols 11
Four: Ancient Table of Weights and Measures 13
Five: Folklore Names of Herbs, Flowers, and Trees 19
Six: Weekdays, Planets, and Zodiac Signs 25
Seven: Herbs and Trees for Magick and Well-Being 35
Eight: Herbal Combinations for Spells 209
Nine: Tools Needed for Scented Oils 247
Ten: What Exactly is Aromatherapy? 249
Eleven: Oils for Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Matters 257
Twelve: Creating Special Atmospheres 281
Thirteen: Some Final Words 305
Fourteen: Some Books of Interest 307