Magical Folkhealing

D. J. CONWAY (Oregon) has studied the occult fields for more than thirty-five years. She is the author of more than twenty books, including Celtic Magic, Dancing with Dragons, and Maiden, Mother, Crone. Her quest for knowledge has covered every aspect of Paganism and Wicca as well as New Age and Eastern philosophies.

Contents

Dedication ix

Acknowledgments xi

Author's and Publisher's Note xiii

One: Introduction to Magical Folkhealing 1

Two: Tools Needed for Working with This Herbal 7

Three: Ancient Herbalists' and Apothecary Symbols 11

Four: Ancient Table of Weights and Measures 13

Five: Folklore Names of Herbs, Flowers, and Trees 19

Six: Weekdays, Planets, and Zodiac Signs 25

Seven: Herbs and Trees for Magick and Well-Being 35

Eight: Herbal Combinations for Spells 209

Nine: Tools Needed for Scented Oils 247

Ten: What Exactly is Aromatherapy? 249

Eleven: Oils for Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Matters 257

Twelve: Creating Special Atmospheres 281

Thirteen: Some Final Words 305

Fourteen: Some Books of Interest 307