HERBAL READING LIST
                                 
                   Compiled by Alexandria North


There are certainly more herb books available then those listed
here, but these were the most notworthy of the ones I have
encountered.  An asterisk ("*") indicates a strong
recommendation.

MAGICKAL:

*"The Master Book of Herbalism" by Paul Beyerl  (Pheonix
Publishing, 1984).  Covers both medicinal and magickal uses of
herbs in two separate sections.  A compassionate treatment, with
lists of planetary and deity correspondences to herbs included.
 
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs by Scott Cunningham  
(Llewellyn Publications, 1985)  Extensive listing of herbs and
their magickal uses.  Primarily folklore culled from a variety of
sources.
 
Magic Herbalism - Secret Craft of the Wise by Scott Cunningham  
(Llewellyn Publications, 1982)  Herbs in magickal usage.  Breaks
chapters down by desired effect (i.e. "love", "protection",
etc).  Fair glossary in back.
 
*The Magic of Incense, Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham 
(Llewellyn Publications, 1986)  A wonderful book for learning how
to use herbs for magick.  Covers incense, oils, inks, baths,
sachets, brews, and more!  Many, many recipes, with encouragement
to create your own.
 
MEDICINAL:
 
"A Modern Herbal", volumes I & II, by Mrs. M. Grieve (1931,
reprinted by Dover, 1971)  Classic sourcebook.  Covers all
aspects of herbs in an encyclopedia format.  Ancient lore,
cultivation, identification, medicinal uses and herb constituents
are all listed.

*"The Holistic Herbal" by David Hoffman (Findhorn Press, 1983). 
Highly recommended book on medicinal herbalism.  Comprehensive. 
Covers the systems of the body and how to treat them herbally,
followed by an herbal glossary which is compact but surprisingly
complete.

"The New Age Herbalist" by Richard Mabey (GAIA Books, London,
1988).  Not quite as good as The Holistic Herbal in terms of the
herbal glossary, but gives a good overview of herbs and their
history, minus any magickal leanings.  Shows photographs of most,
if not all, herbs covered in the glossary.
 
*"The Scientific Validation of Herbal Medicine" by Daniel B.
Mowrey, Ph.D (Cormorant Books, 1986).  Good book for finding the
scientific basis for herbal actions.  All "recipes" are for
capsules, but if you prefer teas, the information about each herb
is just as useful.  Quotes scientific studies from all over the
world.
 
GENERAL AND COSMETIC:

*"Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Book" by Jeanne Rose (Perigree Books,
1976)  An excellent book about cosmetic uses of herbs, with
practical recipes.
 
"Herbs & Things:  Jeanne Roses Herbal" by Jeanne Rose (Perigree 
Books, 1972)  All about making herbal compounds.  Covers some
medicinal and magickal uses.
 
*"Mastering Herbalism" by Paul Huson (Stein and Day, 1974)  Some
magickal herbalism notes included.  Covers culinary, cosmetic,
and some medicinal uses.  Good intro to how to use herbs in all
areas of your life.  By the author of "Mastering Witchcraft."