Ebook: The herbal lore of wise women and wortcunners: the healing power of medicinal plants

"This rich study of herbal lore opens up the unfamiliar world of herbal healers around the world, focusing on the tradition of northern European and Anglo-Saxon witches and wortcunners (knowers of healing plants)"--Provided by publisher.;The story of herb lore -- Medical models -- Philosophy of Western herbalism -- The nature of plants and plant medicines -- How to become an herbalist -- From staples to poisons -- Vegetables as medicines and wild food -- Herbs in cooking and beauty care -- Raising herbs in the garden -- The garden of Hecate -- Women's culture and witches' craft -- Consciousness, society, and drugs -- The third eye and magic flight -- Talking to the plants -- Family portraits.