Publisher's Synopsis
An easy reference table showing which herbs, trees, resins, essential oils and fungi are for the different types of protection and counter magic lead the reader to the relevant pages that contain the botanical and technical information, history and folklore as well as the magical virtues including element, Ogham, Rune and Deities associated with each where it is known.If you are new to the craft, it can be a veritable minefield trying to find what you need for your spells and rituals without going through countless A-Z lists so this book with it's tables makes it easy with clear explanations. Equally for the experienced forager and witch who just wants a reference for all those other varieties of plants you know so well, it's here in this book.Maybe you're not a witch but like history and folklore, knowing where things come from and why they have been used in such a way for many years and in some cases, since time began; giving alternative local names, some from the Celts, Saxons and others hinting at how folks lived years ago. With personal experiences and anecdotes and a touch of humour here and there.
