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Summary: A Must-Have for anyone studying herbs and/or Paganism
Review: After 17 years I still find this book not only an invaluable reference book, but a thoroughly enjoyable read as well.Other books may feature a more exhaustive list of herbs, but none present the herbs with the love, care and extensive background as this fine guide does. The author gives life and history to each one, presenting the herbs with the honor, and respect they deserve. (In the same vain the author includes a decent guide to magickal stones with the same loving care given to the details of each.) If you are new to herbalism or Paganism, I can't say enough about the importance of having this book for your collection.
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Summary: The master book of herbalism
Review: After years of reading old, really bad ,and hemp crowd herb books,I stumbled into this book. It completely changed my life. It is straight forward and direct with a touch of humor. It confirmed my suspision that I was on the right path, and more importantly, provided direction from an author whom I know practices what he preaches. Anything Paul writes is a must read. He makes learning the craft feel obvious.
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Summary: The best book of herbalsm from someone who's read them all!
Review: Even though this book was first published in 1984, it is still as valuable today as it was the moment the first copy came off the presses. Providing us with a sophisticated explanation of and introduction to herbology (as well as an encyclopedia and general reference guide), Beryl goes above and beyond any other book on the subject devoted to the advanced beginner by creating a work that will serve as an indispensable reference for the remainder of one's career as an herbalist. Teaching herbs as they have been used in folk magic by our ancestors, he embraces the inseparable nature of medicinal herbalism and magical herbalism, imparting to the reader the value of both the historical and modern-day-adaptable perspective that lays within. He provides us with an unparalleled reference of terminology pertinent to herbology, and teaches us to understand different herb classifications. He tells us the lore of the herbs. He even discusses the magical energies of some different stones, and devotes an entire chapter to Herbs and the Tarot. This is the best book on herbalism I have ever encountered, and it is so full of dimension and contains so much raw info that it requires many hours of study to master. If you are looking for just one good book on herbalism, make this the one!
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Summary: A True Classic
Review: I refer to this book on a regular basis, a must have for any student of witchcraft.
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Summary: MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE HERBAL!
Review: Owning just about every herbal book on the market right now, I can say with confidence that this is one of the best, and by far, my favorite! Paul's work is, as always, thorough, well researched, and infused with Spirit. He has referenced and cross-referenced everything, and covers enough plants for anyone to work with for a long time. His way of writing makes you feel as though a Wise Sage has gently taken you by the hand, and is leading you down a beautiful garden path, teaching you the meaning and usages of every plant you find along the way. This volume is so complete in that it touches on every aspect of working with plants from classifications to correspondences to remedial use to energetics and ceremonial usages. My favorite parts of this book are the sections on the plants themselves, how to use them and make them into medicines, and then the energetic usages, including astrological and tarot correspondences. I really loved the section on the ritual use of herbs. If you can only buy one book on plants, plant medicine, and working with plant energies...start with this one...it's a beautiful work!
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Summary: A Must-Have for anyone studying herbs and/or Paganism
Review: Perhaps descent enough for a beginner; but devasting and unsatisfactory for an advance or an expert. Obviosly a waste of my time and money. More of a fiction book than anything else. If the editor did a terrible job dealing with spelling corrections, imagine the Author's comprehension of true Herbalism !
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Summary: good book for medical properties of herbs
Review: this book should go handed and handed with scott cunningham's book the encyclopedia of magical herbs. this book might not cover as much herbs as cunningham's but i has more indepth info. it covers alot of area,for the witch or herbalist or anyone interested in herbs. it is highly recommended
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Summary: Extensive information on many common herbs and their uses
Review: This is an excellent and very well written book to be used as a reference guide with regards to the remedial and magical use of many common herbs. It also includes information on herbs and astrology as well as detailing the use of herbs in rituals. It is a must have for any Wiccan and anyone with an interest in Magick.
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Summary: A Classic!
Review: This is one of the classic handbooks for the magickal use of herbs. Beyerl knows his stuff in spades. It should be on every herbalist's bookshelf. I even have my copy tabbed for quick access to important information.
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Summary: One of the most Complete....but.....
Review: This is one of the most comprehensive books on magical herbalism I have read to date. The one drawback is the insufficient cross-references to herbs known by multiple names, including the failure to list the scientific name with each entry. This is vital if you plan on ingesting any herb(s) listed.
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