The plants are poppy, clary sage, yarrow, rue, hyssop, vervain, mugwort, wormwood, datura, wild tobacco, henbane, belladonna, and mandrake. His new book, The Witching Herbs, is an in-depth exploration of 13 essential plants and herbs most closely associated with witchcraft-13 because it’s the witching number and reflects the 13 months of the lunar calendar.

Harold Roth is a leading authority on plant/herbal magic. I agree with Bree on the Cunningham book and the Ellen Dugan books and local field guides.Description The Witching Herbs ~ 13 Essential Plants and Herbs for Your Magical Garden

For a really great free resource I suggest Maude Grieves Modern Herbal available online here.

A Compendium of Herbal Magick by Paul Bayerl.

These are the ones I find myself reaching for most often. I have a lot more books that I refer to, but Please keep in mind that everything should be read with common sense andĪ grain of salt in mind. I also have a few other books that deal with practical gardening techniques and plant-related folklore, which I’m happy to provide upon request. The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook (Green) Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs (Peterson Field Guides)Įdible Wild Plants (Peterson Field Guides) Rodale’s Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs (Carr)

The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines (Fetrow & Avila).

The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal (Franklin).

The Hearth Witch’s Compendium (Franklin).

Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (Cunningham).

Thus, books on plants, for spells and medicine alike, make up a big part of my library.įor the sake of convenience, I’ll break down my recs into two categories: I’m a huge proponent of pairing magical education with mundane learning, both for safety and for context.

slams mug down on the table and stands- MY TIME HAS COME. I was looking into the Green Witch but really all and any suggestions are welcome for a beginner such as myself. Obviously I know a few herbs and plants that are good for certain things but I really want to educate myself deeply! Yesterday I learned my backyard is home to purple ground ivy and its place within herbal witchcraft and herbal medicine was fascinating so I want to continue this journey. Witches of Tumblr, what are your go to books about herbs/plants/flowers?

The witching herbs by harold roth