Wild Medicine: Tamed Wild’s Illustrated Guide to the Magick of Herbs

A gorgeously illustrated herbal from the witchy experts at Tamed Wild, this handy guidebook introduces readers to the most common and powerful healing herbs and the wisdom gained over centuries of use. Ideal for green witches and budding herbalists! Inspired by Tamed Wild’s best-selling herb decks , this handbook covers more than 60 magickal herbs--a must-have for anyone interested in the power of herbal healing. A lovely hand-painted watercolor introduces each herb, offering an artist’s look at the identifying characteristics. The accompanying text offers the key information every herbalist needs to know: A visual and botanical description of every plant An explanation of the plant’s historical medicinal uses A look at the lore associated with the herb, drawing on the wisdom handed down from generations past A potion, ritual, or recipe idea for each herb Practical tips for how to harness every herb's wild, earth-given medicine Beautifully produced, this charming and informative guide is a must for everyone interested in the healing and magickal properties of herbs. List of Herbs Preface Shelby’s Plant Story Kate’s Plant Story How to Work with Plants The Herbs Bay Blackberry Black Cohosh Boneset Burdock Calendula Cayenne Chamomile, German Chickweed Chrysanthemum Clary Sage Cleavers Comfrey Crampbark Damiana Dandelion Echinacea Elder Elecampane Eucalyptus Fennel Feverfew Ginger Goldenrod Goldenseal Gotu Kola Gumweed Hawthorn Hibiscus Holy Basil Hyssop Jasmine Juniper Berry Lady’s Mantle Lavender Lemon Balm Lemongrass Linden Marshmallow Meadowsweet Motherwort Mugwort Mullein Nettle Oatstraw Oregano Passionflower Peppermint Pipsissewa Plantain Red Clover Rose Rosemary Slippery Elm Skullcap St. John’s Wort Turmeric Valerian Vitex White Willow Witch Hazel Yarrow Yellow Dock About the Author