The Magic of Herbs

by David Conway

Overview

Like many who were reared in a rural setting, David Conway came to know about healing arts that relied on a deep knowledge of herbal decoctions, tinctures, and poultices. In The Magic of Herbs, he shares the knowledge of herbs he gained in his early training in the hills of the Welsh countryside. Studying with a master herbalist near his boyhood home, he absorbed the practical and occult properties of the herbs and plants found in the surrounding environs.

In this book, David presents an updated tome detailing in plain language a concise natural history and illustrated guide to the world’s most beneficial plants. Also treated are the occult properties of each of the plants described. Chapters include: Botanical Medicine, Herbalism and Astrology, Doctrine of Signatures, Preparation of Herbs, Tonics and Physics, Cosmetics and Narcotics, Wines from Herbs and Flowers, Language of Flowers, Herbal Materia Medica, and Index of Ailments and their Herbal Treatment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781881098539
Publisher:	The Witches' Almanac
Publication date:	09/01/2019
Edition description:	Updated
Pages:	180
Sales rank:	1,085,607
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

David Conway is a mystic, magus, and author whose profound knowledge, unique insights, and clear writing style have affected literary esoterica since the early 70s. The seventh child of a seventh child, David was reared in seaside city of Aberystwyth, Wales, and its surrounding environs. His education in magic began at a very early age, studying with a local farmer, Mr. James, a magician he encountered in the Welsh countryside before embarking on his own inner Journey. David brought magical herbal training to the forefront by publishing The Magic of Herbs very early in his adult life. This book provided a concise approach to occult and practical herbalism in time where there were few resources.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9

1 Botanical Medicine 15

2 Herbalism and Astrology 21

3 The Doctrine of Signatures 31

4 The Preparation of Herbs 37

5 Tonics and Physics 43

6 Cosmetics and Narcotics 57

7 Wines from Herbs and Flowers 75

8 The Language of Flowers 85

9 Herbal Materia Medica 97

Index of Ailments and their Herbal Treatment 190