Magic and herbs go hand in hand. Personally, herbs are the base of my Magic. From enchanting dinner to bring us blessings to herbal medicine herbs have become a base to everyday life for us. I collect books on herbs and essential oils. My fascination with learning about herbs and their abilities is unending. Not even dimmed by my I want to be a good wife to the Christian man stage. Starting with herbs is easy and a few basic herbs will go a long way. These Herbalism books are perfect for the witches bookshelf.
Herbalism Books for Witches
This book is my go-to for quick reference. I keep a copy on my self and pull it out after I Identify a new plant in the yard or on one of my walks. The children have gotten used to stopping so I can use an app to identify anything new we find.
Magical Herbalism: The Secret Craft of the Wise (Llewellyn’s Practical Magick Series)
The herbal encyclopedia is not all Cunningham has to offer for magic and herbalism. This book is a great guide to the basics of magical herbalism.
Hoodoo Herb and Root Magic: A Materia Magica of African-American Conjure
This Hoodoo herb and root magic book is full of knowledge any magical tradition can benefit from.
A Kitchen Witch’s World of Magical Plants & Herbs
I am a kitchen witch and work the magic of herbs into our everyday meals. This brings me such joy and this book is a great place to learn how to use herbs in your kitchen magic.
The Green Wiccan Herbal: 52 magical herbs, plus spells and witchy rituals
This Wica based herbal spell book is great for beginners.
Herbs: Medicinal, Magical, Marvelous!
Dive into the magical world of herbs and add this herbalism book to your witchy collection.
The Weiser Concise Guide to Herbal Magick
I love this simple and therow guide to useing herbal magic.
The Herb Book: The Most Complete Catalog of Herbs Ever Published (Dover Cookbooks)
This book is packed with hand drawings of every herb you can imagine. Ok not all of them but the most common ones on your list. Everyone can benefit from having a good catalog of herbs and their medicinal and culinary uses.
The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them
Want to learn how to use herbs for your health? These 100 herbs and their uses will help you get started. Medicinal uses of plants is perhaps the most useful and powerful application for herbs.
Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal
Let your food be your medicine with this guide to everyday ingredients that can heal.
Your Backyard Herb Garden: A Gardener’s Guide to Growing, Using and Enjoying Herbs Organically
Want to grow your own magical herb garden? This book is a great guide to growing your own herbs.
Kid’s Herb Book, A: For Children of All Ages
Is your budding herbalist a child? This guide to herbs is perfect for encouraging the young witch.
Want to learn to forage for your own herbs in the wild? This field guide to medicinal herbs in eastern and central North America is a great place to get started.
Need something a little easier? This guide to foraging herbs covers more common herbs you will find while out and about.
Need to learn how to use all those herbs in products for your family. 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health, and Home is a great place to start.
Do you identify as a prepper you will love this book on herbs and how to use them when a doctor is not an option?
