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The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care [Paperback]

Barbara Griggs (Author)
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Book Description

June 1, 1994
As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took for granted. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' "green witchcraft"--the use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and garden, for hygiene and beauty, for pleasure and for health. Now, that lore may be found in this modern source book of the domestic use of herbs. Full of practical advice and fascinating historical insights, this delightful book shows you how to tap into the astonishing power of plants and herbs.

Includes recipes for a variety of remedies and personal care products, and devotes a chapter to the creative use of herbs in the kitchen for cooking and as natural cleansers and disinfectants.

Griggs' best-selling and widely-praised Green Pharmacy is considered the standard work on the history of herbal medicine.


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Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

This compelling book is the contemporary classic.

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"a must-read-better than a good novel." 
(American Herb Association )

"I recommend more than one copy, for this book will be widely used throughout your home."
(Deborah Rice, PagaNet News, Volume VIII Issue II )

"This compelling book is the contemporary classic."
(Steven Foster )

Product Details

  • Paperback: 168 pages
  • Publisher: Healing Arts Press (June 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0892814969
  • ISBN-13: 978-0892814961
  • Product Dimensions: 10 x 7.9 x 0.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #201,808 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great reference, November 3, 2003
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merrymousies (Waterford, VA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care (Paperback)
I love this book! It has all sorts of natural ways to address things like insect repellants, disinfectants, and potpourri. (I especially liked the one on moths since I keep bird seed in the basement and wanted to repel moths that get in there). It also has a section on spices and herbs that talks to the origins of the different herbs/plants and how to use them. There's a nice section on teas and plants to use in teas. The section on "Beauty Care" has hair care, baths, foot care etc. There are recipes throughout - woven into the descriptions/discussions of the plants etc but in addition to there's lots of info about the plants and what they can be used for, how to use them. Then you can concoct the potion (or salad as the case may be) on your own too. Its an interesting book with lots of information.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good info, June 22, 2001
This review is from: The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care (Paperback)
I would give this book five stars for the info and three for the layout.

The herbal remedies discussed here are very useful, starting with the info on what herbs to use for cleaning your house and what kind of indoor plants to use to purify the air you're breathing. The herbal remedies on skin care and several health issues can be found in most herbal books. However, I thought that the chapter about cleansing was very interesting, as it leads to a cure (prevention, actually) for the common cold.

A note: Despite the title, and although it's written by a witch, spellcrafting is not discussed in this book. At least not in the usual way...

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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great- Great Grandma taught us this!, January 15, 2002
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"huntz535" (West Palm Beach, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Green Witch Herbal: Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty Care (Paperback)
This is a wonderful book. In reality, it is a combination of all the "folk" magic passed through families for generations. I have used many, many of the recipies, and ideas in the book.
Thanks Barbara and Barbara for all your research!!
~blessings )O( moonlight to all~
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In the Middle Ages, herbs and flowers were prized as much for their aroma as for their good looks. Read the first page
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cinnamon treatment, bland oil, small glassful, bancha tea, hot footbath, country housewife, antiseptic powers, bedtime bath, calendula ointment, linden flower, small cupful, strong infusion, country remedy, infused oil, tea tree oil, acid mantle, balm tea, strong decoction, ordinary tea, plant mister
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Healthy Eating, Patricia Davis, Nalda Gosling, Useful Addresses, Middle Ages, The Country Housewife's Family Companion, Hildegarde of Bingen, Kitchen Physic, Maurice Messegue, Middle East, Simon Mills, Dian Dincin Buchman, Henri Leclerc, Imogen Nichols, John Evelyn, John Gerard, Judy Almond, Lelord Kordel, Modern French, Modern Herbal, Nicholas Culpeper, North America, The Complete Herbal
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