My Top Herbal Magick Book Recommendations | Green Witchcraft Books
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- I constantly get requests to share book recommendations on herbal magick and I figured it was finally time to share the one's I find most valuable!
I hope you enjoy!
Book One: Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Herbs by Scott Cunningham
Book Two: A Compendium of Herbal Magick by Paul Beyerl
Book Three: The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook by Karen Harrison
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This is a good list. But I would suggest that people pick up their regular botanical field guides too. Most of the books on herbal magick are written for American or European audiences. But us other foreign practitioners out there who don't reside in the US or Europe will find it hard to access most of the plants and herbs in such books. I've found that field guides offer such incredible information that we can use to work magick. Plus, they'll contain details of plants that are local to us.
I'm sorry if I sound dumb but could you kindly elaborate what you meant by "Regular botanical field guides"? And where can I find them if you know?
I agree! I'm in Australia and am trying to find books on local medicinal herbs and their magical properties.
@@nyakomeow2344 I'm sure you could go to a local bookstore or even amazon, ebay, or cheap pre-owned bookstores. Find a guide to plants and herbs in your specific area.
Combining the pagan books with the university type text books is a great idea. Our presenter knows this of course. She's well informed.
For sure, good advice. She pretty much hints to that in the beginning of the video. Mixing the field guides with Magick books is the best way to be informed.
I highly recommend reading Entangled Life and Braiding Sweetgrass if you haven't already! Both these books gave me so much new perspective on the plants around me and deepened my fascination with herbalism
Hi! Can you please share the authors of the books? I was searching for them but I could find multiple authors who wrote a book with this title. Thanks in advance!
Braiding Sweetgrass is by Robin Wall Kimmerer and it truly teaches you a lot about how to build a connection to the land and plants around you❤
Braiding Sweetgrass is by Robin Wall Kimmerer and it truly teaches you how to connect to the land and plants around you💚
I just wanted to say that your videos have helped me with my anxiety and have taught me that I, myself am and always have been a witch. When I was younger my mom called me crazy for believing that I was a witch and for practicing such arts. And it wasn't because of her beliefs, it's because my mother sincerely thought I was bananas. She would often call me nuts if I told her that I was practicing craft and she would threaten to send me away to a mental home if I didn't stop. So, I gave up crafting and believing. Now that I'm 20, I was re-introduced to the craft through your videos. TH-cam had recommended me to your page one day, and I now believe that it was meant to happen. Thank you so much for helping me and showing me that I am still able to be my true self.
I can't wait for your book ! I am really looking forward to it 🥰 So far Scott Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magickal Herbs is my favorite. I even bought a copy for my Grandaughter. Looking forward to checking out the other two recommendation's. Thank you Annie 😊 Your hair is so pretty no matter what length it is . Much love and many Blessings 💚💚
Studies on native Australian herbs would be amazing! including Eucalyptus, lemon myrtle and warrigal greens
YES!!!!
Purple Dead Nettle are so abundant in my backyard in the city. I love working with it and I'd LOVE to see a profile on them ^^
YES! It's a powerful healer and nutritious but need more info!
I love them!
Thank you for the recs Annie! I like that you picked out a top three of the most helpful and well researched books because there are just so many out there, it can be overwhelming and disappointing when the book doesn’t give you anything you can’t find in other books
I very much enjoy all of your videos and your soothing presence and voice. I am very drawn the the herbal alchemist handbook so I ordered it right away! Thank you for the suggestio! I've been watching you for about a year now and I must say I love seeing your journey and how much you've grown. I can see it in you, how you have turned a new leaf and you've done a lovely job. Thanks again for all of your information and you being you 😊🧡🔮🎀
Nice to see two of my own picks on your list! I'm going to look into your second book since I've never heard of it. Great video. Thanks!
Love your positive calm energy! And your dogs are so cute!
I am so excited about you writing a book! I’ll definitely be purchasing that read
I am *so* glad an important influencer is not only aware of, but also speaks about, the Eurocentrism of much of the material currently available.
This was so helpful. I'm a longtime fan of Buckland but had never heard of the other two.
I can't wait to see your book! Creosote is one of my closest plant allies of not my closest and I'd love to see her in a book! 🖤
I’m so glad you talked about the eurocentric focus of these books! I also want to say that it’s not just eurocentric, but anglocentric or in some cases US centric, if that’s even a word. That’s not a bad thing! It just clarifies why some may not be drawn to the same books. I, for one, don’t share the love that so many have for Cunningham, because his perspective was very American and I live on the other side of the world. We have our own herbalist tradition and I, naturally, feel more drawn to that. Had I been American I too would have found his perspective relevant, of course.
I do, however, enjoy this video immensely! This isn’t in any way criticism, just some additional thoughts to the ones you had in the beginning of the video. I think you handled the subject admirably… as usual.
Love from Sweden ☀️
Love so many that you’ve told us about in the past. Some of my favs in my craft and working with my love of nature and gardening with flowers and herbs include: sage, sunflower, bee and lemon balm, lavender, marigolds, & rosemary
So glad to see an "old" book here. I've had my copy of Cunningham's for over 20 years and still open it regularly.
Adore your review. Very well-rounded of what info a baby witch (me) would be trying to learn.
I value that you're picky instead of overwhelming us with 100 recommendations. I will read these.
When you first came into frame your hair was the first thing i saw. Its beautiful, you do you!
I'd love to have profiles on poppies, hypericum, ivy and passion flower :)
There's one vine I have been curious about that I haven't found much info on and that is Honeysuckle.
Thank you for the recommendations! I highly recommend Caliban And The Witch, as well as Braiding Sweetgrass for all witches, especially to understand the historical context in capitalism and colonialism, and they have been keystones in guidance towards a path forward to decolonization and post-capitalist relations
I still really want Cunningham's book. I've had my eye on it for a long time now! And The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook sounds really neat too! I've always wondered how the planets correlated as well or how they were picked and matched up. So I'll definitely have to pop that one in my list.
Great video. Practical topic during troubling times. Great work my Green Witch friend. And...hi from the Yukon
Definitely will buy your book!! I would love to see a profile on mint :)
I would buy your book in a heartbeat . I would love to read about all the medicinal properties and uses as well as the magickal. I feel you would be very practical and knowledgeable. Finish that book, girl!💕
I studied under Rev. Paul Beyerl for years. Even for a year at The Hermit's Grove in WA. I have never met a human who knew more about Herbs in Magick and health. He recently passed over the bridge to his beloved Lothlorien. He was a good man. And a good teacher.
Thank you so much for the recommendations!
Could you please include some information on Purple Dead Nettle? Not much is put there but it's common in the northeast in the springtime, and it's a powerful healer as well as being nutritious. Thanks so much!
Thank you for this! I'm finally going to dive into herbal magic now, this list makes it less overwhelming. Could you include profiles on violets and wild varieties of sage please?🙏
I am so grateful I stumbled onto you, many years ago I practiced witchcraft in a variety of modality's as I grew in my craft, then when I went through my Heart breaking all over the Universe I stepped away from all Spirituality. I lost six of my precious Dobermans to cancer every three to four months about 5 years ago. I recently lost my best friend, we lived together, and I have been communicating (my psychic abilities are returning now that I am reacquainting myself to Spirituality), I am communicating with him, and he said a word "clearly" one I have not used in years, "enchantment" and that woke me to my craft once again. Behold, the Universe brought me to you. I just viewed your video regarding which witch are you, I resonate with both Kitchen Witch and Hedge Witch, I didn't even know this existed out there in my time of practicing, wow, and I love this. Do you have a recommendation of a book regarding the "Hedge Witch" for me to fully learn more in addition to your video? I would be grateful, love and blessings to you!
I’d love to see profiles on wolfberry and butterfly pea for the book you’re writing. I live in a country that has Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and dipping into that part of my culture and second language will be challenging for me. There are herbs and fungi like cordyceps, Angelica root, black fungus, lingzhi that I’ve grown up eating in herbal soups, but not been profiled in accessible English publications. I’m excited and nervous to begin exploring this other side of herbalism!
So cool! Definitely grabbing your book once it’s released
Me too!!
Thank yoou so much for this list. i am so happy that I can buy the books from my local book shop. I do prefer that over buying them online. So I am very happy about that. :D
Love your cup
Excellent recommendations 😊
Can't wait for your book, and I'd love to see an in depth profile on Woodruff, which always seems to be left out. 💚💚💚
Evolutionary Herbalism by Sajah Popham is one I highly recommend for more advanced .
Can you include chive blossoms? I have bean trying to find there magical benifets. I am exited about your book!
Thanks for the recommendations! I'm going to check out Herbal Alchemist Handbook a.s.a.p.!
I so like that you put cunnigham first. I pretty much agree with your take on him and am thrilled to see an 'older' book still given the respect it deserves.
I will keep an eye out for these recommendations xx. Do you think you could give information in your book about Cedar and you connection with it? I love your tattoos, duo necklaces, and your signature rings. Do you think you could give us an understanding of your tattoos?? ❤️❤️
As someone who resides in the Gray and is branching out for more education about herbs and such I found this enticing. Tyvm. Ill keep an eye out for your book as well.
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Very helpful, thank you💓
I have Cunningham's Incense, Oils, and Brews book. I would love to get ahold of some of his other works.
I have never thought about subscribing to a patreon before but man am I being cajoled by this channel...
Self-heal, Amaranth, Lady's Thumb, catnip, mullein, and mugwort are good ones to add.
So cool to hear you are working on a book yourself!! Thanks for these tips too.
My favorite book on herbal Magick and witchcraft is the way of the green witch and would believe that it is beginner friendly for those who what to learn herbal Magick or witchcraft thank u for u beautiful video
Thank you for your hard work! 🌛🙏💫🦄💓🌞 it’s Magical!
Thank you for all of this information! Such a lovely video!
I would like to see more profiles on wild plants (native plants, invasive plants, and "weeds"). So many books and profiles I have found with any detail focus mainly on garden/culinary/cultivated herbs, and not so much on the plants I find in the wild around me. I'd like to see profiles for Autumn Olive, May Apple, Honey Suckle, Dame's Rocket, Mullein, Garlic Mustard, Stinging Nettle, Yellow Mustard, Violet, Butterfly Bush, Dandelion, Fleabane Daisy, Buttercup, White Clover, Red Clover, Dandelion, Chicory, Plantain, Chickweed, Goldenrod, Purple Dead Nettle, Henbit, Snowdrop, Grape Hyacinth, Milkweed, Butterfly Weed, etc. I could go on forever, but I won't. Thank you! Looking forward to your book!
Ha! I have all of those. 💕
My problem is I can’t see to find any herbals that go beyond 101. I’ve been working with herbs/plants for about 35 years and there are some plants that are noticeably missing. Sows Thistle and Buckthorn for example. There is some info but I have to believe they have more properties. And Jet Bead! I’ve harvested some and can find no references for it. By following the concept of how the plant acts in nature I can draw some conclusions.
Joe-Pye is another one I struggle to find information on.
Profiles on different nettles would be amazing. I have purple deadnettle and hemp nettle
Thank you so much for the book recommendations! The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook is one of my absolute favorites
Hi! :)
I've been a new follower for about a month now and I really love how peaceful, instructive and mindful your videos are!
I've been practicing magic (gotta research the modern spelling before I start using it, hope it doesn't offend anyone) since I was a child with my own spells and rituals and am now willing to dive deeper into traditional practices. I hope this request isn't offensive either, but could you make a video on how to research these topics for someone who doesn't know where to start? I'm a big believer in primary sources and feel a bit frustrated when all I can find are these commercial books whose bibliographies only send back to more commercial works of the same type. How do you know where to look and how do you know when a book, like Cunnigham's, can be deemed trustworthy?
Thank you very much in advance! :)
I love book recommendation videos! Thank you for sharing.
I'm so excited to see your book when it is ready
I actually have 2 the books that you presented out of the 3 great resources. Given move to Washington State (born & raised here, so admittedly I might be partial) I wonder if you could do more on the consistent native growth throughout the state not just on one of the islands or relative to a specific Geographical area within Washington State.
Such as all of the different evergreens that we have and their uses and breaking down the uses related to pollen, resins, leaf/folliage, sm branches, tapping branches, and of course the roots. Would include more thorough information perhaps limiting the variety could allow the time needed to flesh out all of the pertinent information..
In example, I tend to like to forage in season "from tip to tail" where their harvesting won't deplete needed resources for food and shelter for wildlife. If tip to tail, its a knock out for me to grab, because IF NOT, I need to be very careful and selective either only grabbing new self shedding tip growth or new growth that won't hinder overall growth and collect cones as various stages for different uses. For other plants, do I only pinch the blooms? Shake out pollen? Only remove new leaf growth?
-There's just so much that goes into it, and I think people not only lose out on opportunities to learn a species and really appreciate the materials that nature has graced us with.
Who would think in my little suburban area over the last two weeks, I have materials for various teas, kitchen seasonings, vegan honeys (pine syrup), antibacterial and anti inflammatory salve, pine extracts for sprays and non smoke cleansing, my own bundles for smoke cleansing/incense, tinctures, edible greens, and some little extra goodies for protection and bainful workings as well.... how? Tip to tail thinking and working with my local bounties.
-And let's not forget all the "trimmings" :-) great for my travel altar fires, kindling at home, and also charring different varieties for black salts or other magical workings where the type of coal is relative to how strong id like the effects to be.
Such fun right?
Anyone else have a suggestion to share me (a local but enthusiastic novice)?
i absolutely adore the herbal alchemist's handbook!! i bought it on a whim when checking out a metaphysical store and was pleasantly surprised
Much love an many blessings I want he'd all the way through love you so much 💕💯 hope you have a blessed one.
I would love to be able to find more information on helichrysum (aka curry plant or immortelle) and on Greek mountain tea (aka Sideritis, also known as ironwort) I feel like these two have a lot more magical properties than I’ve been able to find information on ❤
I'd like to see a profile on moringa, tumeric, paprika, and devil's claw
Thank you for this valuable information. I love books! ❤️
Wondering if u have read the book 'Garden Witchery' - Magick from the Ground Up? What do you think about it and where do you see fit in between your selection of the books mentioned? And how about Llewellyn's Complete Book of Essential Oils? I wonder what the top 5 would have looked like, if it would cover even more green perspectives - about like collecting and growing..
We also get A LOT of oak tree saplings that take root in the yard and have to be pulled up so if you have any recommendations for that I'd love to hear them. Thanks for the book recommendations and for another calming video I love how peaceful your channels are.
I see the Prairie Fleabane !! #Gentleness #Innocence #chastity #loyallove #yoursomotativating !!! You go girl !!
off topic but i love that mug next to you lol😂
I haven't seen much info about European horse-chestnut, it was only in the CUNNINGHAM'S book and I always need more information.
I kinda assumed it was for protection since the peel has thorns, but that wasnt in the book.
Where I live there are horse chestnut trees everywhere and as a little we use to make figures with them, and now they're growing again and I wanted to look into it but sadly didn't found much info other then the cunningham's.
🌷🌹🦋❤️ thank you for sharing 🙂
Thank you 😊
The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook (which I got from your Patreon recommendations) likewise changed my perspective on planetary magic through herbs. Honestly connecting it so clearly to herbs helped me understand it better in general. Per the question of herbal profiles, I'm always trying to find more information on common houseplants (ie: the ones the internet suggests to new houseplant parents), or more detailed information about North American herbs. I'm finding more and more plants that I really connect with here at home. My ancestry is very Scottish and Scandinavian and that's informed my faith and magic to a degree but my family has likewise been here for about one hundred years. Its a shame that American herbs are less researched. Its something I am working on very slowly.
Wow, this is so interesting to me since in my studies I've found a fair bit about North American herbs, especially Eastern woodland herbs, since they are so common in commerce, to the point of being over harvested and endangered in the wild. American ginseng, echinacea, true and false unicorn root, trillium, goldenseal, boneset, black cohosh, blue cohosh, slippery elm, etc. Many of these entered the Western herbal repertoire through uses learned from Native/Indigenous people.
You could try looking for titles like 'Cherokee Herbal' or 'North American Medicinal Plants' or similar. Great historical resources are the Eclectic Physicians and Physiomedicalists of the 18th and early 19th centuries (Finley Ellingwood, Felter & Lloyd, Samuel Thomson, etc). Daniel Moerman has a great book on Native American ethnobotany (perhaps more broad than deep), and here in the Pacific Northwest, my teacher Scott Kloos recently released a guide to PNW Medicinal Plants through Timber Press. Matthew Wood also has an herbal dedicated to 'New World' herbs that is fantastic. Even the Foxfire books have some good Appalachian herbal lore that could be a great combination of your Scottish heritage and American location. 💚🌱
I’m more interested in learning about the more common herbs. Things that might be in my kitchen or grow native in North America.
that was so interesting
I'd love to know your opinion on Sandra Kynes Llewellyn's complete book of correspondences?
If you have any knowledge on or could do some research into herbs native to Australia that would be incredible! Our environment is quite unique and I’m sure there is lots of magic to explore here :)
Thank you for the new reading material!!!
Nice video 👍🏾😌👍🏾👍🏾
I believe the gender for the plants in Scott's book comes from the Law of Gender from the Hermetic Kabalion.
Violets grow wild where I live (Southern US) though I'm not sure if they are invasive but I've found that the heart shaped leaves are edible not just the flowers (the roots aren't safe though). Since they are so prolific here and the leaves are available almost year round I'd love to hear more of your thoughts on the subject in your book. I'd also enjoy hearing your thoughts on using the leaves in savory dishes. The leaves are a good thickening agent and work well in sauces.
Great list. Thank you 👍
From a more herbalist/botanical standpoint, could you recommend any books that delve deeper into the medicinal properties of herbal plants and flowers - their dosage, recommended use, brewing method, and benefits? I'm aware that herbalism research is often limited (sadly!) due to stigma from modern medicine so if you're aware of more comprehensive guides that would be great. Thanks to you I've become more interested in herbal medicine and pursuing qualifications as either a herbalist, naturopath or ayurvedic practicioner.
I would buy your book in a heartbeat if you decide to put it out!
I've wondered this for a long time. I'm always looking for more reliable resources! I've seen some of these when looking for resources, but the covers turned me off. I'll definitely be picking them up now
I have a lot to learn but watching your channel really helps ty🌸🍃💮
Milkweed, swamp thistle ❤️
Just starting my journey and wondering if dried herbs are a good substitute? I live in Northern Canada, so I’m limited to what I can grow as we have a very short growing season
Hi! Can I ask how you look for information? How do you see what is liable and what not? I want to search but feel a bit lost on the internet and do not know who speaks the truth and who is just writing without doing proper research. Can you guide me? Thank you!
So nice and hear the voice anf feel you mam ❤⚘
Out of first 2 books , which is better for an indian to practise it ?
I am so looking forward to your book!
What information exists about any crossover between magical and medicinal uses or is that pointed out in these texts?
Great video, you seem to be glowing with rejuvenation !!!
I’m pretty sure we all just really need a little more of one particular “herb” or another 👀😬😆
Oh, and yes, be extremely picky, I am 63 as of today and I don't have time to read nonsense, I need the nuts and bolts and get me up and running once again ;) I did find or maybe you suggested this a book on the Kitchen Witch, and I bought that one it is coming. The Book of Kitchen Witchery: Spells, Recipes, and Rituals for Magical Meals, an Enchanted Garden, and a Happy Home Softcover - September 6, 2016
English edition by Cerridwen Greenleaf (Author)
Thank you so much for this video. I'm just getting into herbalism and finishing an introductory course on Becoming an Herbalist. I love researching and learning whenever I can so your recommendations are a wonderful addition to my recent collection of books on the subject. If I may; I have a query for you on cleansing/clearing the body of negative events. 3 yrs ago I finished treatment for breast cancer. I hae realized in recent months that I never did a cleanse or clearing of all the negative stuff that my body went thru from chemo , surgery and radiation. If you could share/suggest anything I might want to look into I would be most grateful.
Congratulations ! So happy you made it 😊 My Mum did not. She only missed one Mammogram and it hit her really fast. That is a really good question. I think i would start with a smoke cleanse of sage , palo santo or something of the sort and maybe write a petition and burn it. Annie will have some good ideas i am sure 😊Many Blessings Karen 🙏🙏
I like to know more about cow parsley
I have a HUGE question... are there ANY herbal books that cover both medicinal qualities and uses along with magickal uses??? That's the one I'm forever searching for!
I have the first book, but will be looking into the other two you recommended.
I've heard you say in another video you cross reference with websites as well, could you link the ones you find the most trustworthy and informational?
How about adding in fungi and lichens? For example you collected some old man's beard and I cannot find anything on it . Nor anything on mushrooms 🍄 😕
I love Scott Cunningham's books. I own all of them. Theyre easy to understand and in depth. He was great at breaking it down without being condescending to the reader
Agreed. He published his 1st book 40 years ago. He is a very respected author in the Wiccan community. Not sure someone who has only been practicing for the last 5-10 years is in a position yet to criticize his work. Just saying. (please don't take offense, this is my opinion. As I have been practicing for 40 years.)
@@gallolabs At what point does someone’s opinion become valid? Even beginners can have useful and important critiques. Do you believe that people cannot have meaningful conversations and criticisms until they’ve been practicing for forty years? I think everything Annie noted was very accurate and worthwhile, and her critique will help people seek better resources to round out their knowledge. Not everyone is correct 100% of the time, even Cunningham. While Annie’s criticism was constructive and helps guide people to broaden their perspective and understanding, yours was merely condescending.
Just want to say you are very pretty :) and I enjoy your videos very much
Like you, I am extremely picky and weary about the items I use. It’s a good thing if you require purity in both products and intentions of spells. I’m leaving this comment because it’s obvious to me that you should write your own book(s) that can guide others in your craft. I for one would love to have that book in my arsenal. 🙂