Mastering Herbalism: A Practical Guide

This book was one of the first I bought to learn more about the use of herbs in Witchcraft and Magick. My copy is much love and I adore it. I have since then bought a pile of books on magickal herbalism, they have been stacked up in the hope that one day I will find a book that takes the work done by Paul Huson in this volume to the next level. There are books on my pile by most of the modern writers on Witchcraft, but none of them come close to rivalling this book. They all fail to grab my interest and to be honest most seem to me, to be a rewrite of this classic work. The correspondences are given in tables which are clear and easy to use. The lovely old illustrations throughout gives the book an extra level of charm. The recipes and charms are magickal and they work. A great no-fluff, practical, useful and great guide to magickal herbalism - which should be on the bookshelves of all self-respecting witches, wiccans, magickians and pagans who work with herbs. Those who don't have it yet and who are not yet in love with it, should get a copy now - otherwise you will continue to miss out big time.

I found this book in my home years ago, among the dusty tomes we had collected. As a child, I found this book helpful for the simple things such as what are the best herbs to use when I'm cooking chicken, as well as what tea I should drink when I have an upset stomach. Now that i am an adult, I recognize that it is much more useful than I ever recognized. This book is like an encyclopedia of herbs, book of remedies, a recipe book, a gardener's manual and a witchcraft book all rolled into one. A "must have" for anyone interested in herbs.

Mastering Herbalism: A Practical Guide by herbal expert Paul Huson is a marvelous compendium of useful information concerning herbs of all kinds. Countless practical uses for herbs are covered, from recipes for flavorful jams, soups, and teas to creating homemade perfumes and incenses to all-natural medicine. Mastering Herbalism is also packed with gardening tips for growing one's own herbs. Illustrated with line drawings and enhanced with four appendices, a glossary, a select bibliography, and comprehensive index, Mastering Herbalism is simply a "must" for any cook or gardener looking to put a little extra spice in their life!

I totally enjoyed reading this book...and I learned much more than I thought I would. I am grateful to the person who gave it to me as a gift. Paul Huson delivers a book filled with interesting information. I recommend you read it.

"Mastering Herbalism" is a very informative book on herbs. Paul Huson talks about making incense, cooking, Witchcraft and Wortcunning and the hidden properties of them. "Mastering Herbalism" also includes a descriptive chapter on herbs themselves