For the ancient Druids, the healing and magical properties of herbs were inseparable from the larger cycles of the seasons, the movements of the planets, and the progression of a human life. A Druid's Herbal shows the reader how to use herbs when creating rituals to celebrate festivals and significant life passages such as births, house blessings, weddings, funerals, and naming ceremonies. Drawing on extensive research and a deep personal experience with Pagan traditions, Ellen Evert Hopman explores the history and folklore surrounding the eight major Celtic festivals: Samhain,...
For the ancient Druids, the healing and magical properties of herbs were inseparable from the larger cycles of the seasons, the movements of the plane...
Introduce children to the magic of using herbs for healing, cooking, and nature crafts and inspire a lifelong interest in the natural world. - Designed especially for children ages five to ten. - A hands-on book for children, filled with fun, easy-to-follow activities. Walking the World in Wonder covers the medicinal and magical uses of sixty-seven common herbs. Each herb playfully introduces itself and talks about its habitat and many uses. With fun, easy-to-follow activities, herbalist Ellen Evert Hopman teaches children basic herbal skills and invites them to make a...
Introduce children to the magic of using herbs for healing, cooking, and nature crafts and inspire a lifelong interest in the natural world. - Des...
An in-depth look at the history, herbal uses, and spiritual aspects of the sacred trees in the ancient Celtic Ogham Tree Alphabet - Details the 20 trees of the ogham alphabet and their therapeutic and magical virtues - Examines the Forest Druid practices associated with each tree as well as the traditional uses in Native American medicine - Describes the Celtic Fire Festivals and how each tree is featured in these holy days - By the author of A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year The Druids used the ancient Ogham Tree Alphabet to work magic and honor the dead,...
An in-depth look at the history, herbal uses, and spiritual aspects of the sacred trees in the ancient Celtic Ogham Tree Alphabet - Details the 20...
Your kitchen is a place of ancient secrets and hidden treasures. The herbs, spices, and other foods that you have in your cupboards contain magical healing properties and can be used for basic first aid, or to promote wellbeing.
In this practical guide, herbalist, Ellen Evert Hopman, takes you on a profound journey through the secret healing qualities of everyday foods. From apples to olive oil, bread to potatoes; you will be amazed at how easy it is to unlock the medicinal properties of commonly sourced items.
Sumptuously illustrated throughout, this whirlwind tour of your kitchen...
Your kitchen is a place of ancient secrets and hidden treasures. The herbs, spices, and other foods that you have in your cupboards contain ...
A guided exploration of herbal lore and healing plants found in yards, forests, meadows, and hedgerows - Draws on traditional knowledge and remedies from around the world, including Native American, Celtic, and Egyptian traditions - Provides simple recipes to safely make herbal remedies from local plants and honey for first aid, immune support, and treatment of common ailments - Details the "triangle" formula-making system of William LeSassier - Explains how to work with plant spirits, herbal astrology, and Animal Spirit Medicine Weaving together ancient wisdom, mystical...
A guided exploration of herbal lore and healing plants found in yards, forests, meadows, and hedgerows - Draws on traditional knowledge and remedi...
