The information on these pages is intended only as a reference for some common uses and qualities of herbs. For further reading on the uses, preparations and sources of herbs and essential oils, I reccommend the following books: The Complete Book of Essential Oils & Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Worwood (ISBN 0-9314-82-0)
The Complete Medicinal Herbal by Penelope Ody (ISBN 1-56458-187-x)
Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs & Spices by John Heinerman(ISBN 0-13-310210-6)
Llewellyn's Practical Magick Series Magical Herbalism by Scott Cunningham(ISBN 0-87542-120-2)
Green Witchcraft Folk Magic, Fairy Lore & Herb Craft by Ann Moura (Aoumiel) (ISBN 1-56718-690-4)
A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year by Ellen Evert Hopman (ISBN 0-89281-501-9)
The Complete Book of Herbs by Lesley Bremness This book covers every part of herb use from cultivation to harvesting and uses. I highly reccommend it to anyone just starting to explore the lost uses of herbs.
These are just a few books that I have found particularly informative and helpful. If you know of others that you think should be added to the list, please email me with the information for the book.
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