Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners
Wolf D. Storl, foreword by Rosemary Gladstar
Traditional herbalists or "wortcunners" were not only good botanists or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and keepers of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of plants. Traveling back to the healing arts of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners takes us deep into their world, from the leechcraft of pagan society to the cloister gardens of the Middle Ages. It further examines herbal medicine today in the traditional Chinese apothecary, the Indian ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native American medicine.
Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf D. Storl explains how to collect plants and distill and administer medicines. Storl also describes old-world "women's plants" and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and weaving, and whipping up love potions. With authoritative advice on herb gardening and a holistic inventory of plants, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners provides a marvelous guide to herbalism for all plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
Wolf D. Storl, foreword by Rosemary Gladstar
Traditional herbalists or "wortcunners" were not only good botanists or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and keepers of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of plants. Traveling back to the healing arts of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners takes us deep into their world, from the leechcraft of pagan society to the cloister gardens of the Middle Ages. It further examines herbal medicine today in the traditional Chinese apothecary, the Indian ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native American medicine.
Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf D. Storl explains how to collect plants and distill and administer medicines. Storl also describes old-world "women's plants" and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and weaving, and whipping up love potions. With authoritative advice on herb gardening and a holistic inventory of plants, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners provides a marvelous guide to herbalism for all plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
Wolf D. Storl, foreword by Rosemary Gladstar
Traditional herbalists or "wortcunners" were not only good botanists or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and keepers of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of plants. Traveling back to the healing arts of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners takes us deep into their world, from the leechcraft of pagan society to the cloister gardens of the Middle Ages. It further examines herbal medicine today in the traditional Chinese apothecary, the Indian ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native American medicine.
Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf D. Storl explains how to collect plants and distill and administer medicines. Storl also describes old-world "women's plants" and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and weaving, and whipping up love potions. With authoritative advice on herb gardening and a holistic inventory of plants, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners provides a marvelous guide to herbalism for all plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
“The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners" is a comprehensive guide to the healing power of medicinal plants, written by renowned ethnobotanist, Wolf D. Storl. This book provides an in-depth exploration of traditional herbal remedies, drawing on the wisdom of wise women and wortcunners throughout history.
With a foreword by Rosemary Gladstar, a renowned herbalist and author, this book is a treasure trove of knowledge and practical advice for anyone interested in natural healing. It covers everything from plant identification to preparation and administration, offering a wealth of information on the therapeutic properties of medicinal plants.
"Bag the Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners" is an indispensable resource for herbalists, naturopaths, and anyone interested in natural remedies and holistic healing.
