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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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Summary: the master book of herbalism
Review: this volume is one of the most comprehensive on the market today.a very extensive book with excellent descriptions and uses for the wiccan and herbalist, a must have!
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Summary: A great resource for both remedial and magical herbal lore.
Review: While not as comprehensive in the number of herbs covered as Scott Cunningham's _Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs_, it more than makes up for that lack by his in-depth coverage of the herbs he *does* include. And he still covers plenty of herbs, enough to suit any magical situation. He does go into remedial uses as well, but this is not the focus of the book. If your looking for that sort of herbal info, I'd go elsewhere, although the information he gives is very useful and pretty thorough. There are also sections on astrological aspects of herbs, how to consecrate herbal preparations and amulets, the use of stones in connection with herbs, methods of preparation for remedial use, classification of remedial herb by effect, correspondances to deities, and lists of herbs appropriate to various ritual observances such as the holidays and handfastings. This is a book I have turned to, for a wide range of information, so often I have literally worn my copy out. I would like to see future editions with more herbs included, not because the number is insufficient. But because he is so insightful, and with such interesting little "a*ha*!" tidbits of information, I find myself wondering what his comments would be on various herbs he has not written about. He is a Wiccan Priest, so he is in tune with that sort of gentle sensiblility, yet his information crosses all lines of religion, to focus on the herbs themselves. He seems to write from long years of experience, not just of repeating lore found in other books. I highly recommend it, particularly to Neo-Pagan herbalists.
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