The Hearth Witch’s Kitchen Herbal Book is a nice little collection of various uses for herbs commonly found in most kitchens. Of the main herbs discussed in this book, the only ones missing from my pantry were cardamon and mint, but they are so easily available, that if I were to need them; with one quick run to the store I can stock up on them.
The book includes many uses for these common household herbs, things like internal remedies, external remedies, cosmetic uses, magical correspondence of the herbs, 6 different appendixes with yet more useful information.
23 herbs make the bulk of this book. They are: Basil, black pepper, caraway, cardamom, chili, cinnamon, clove, coriander, cumin, dill, fennel, fenugreek, garlic, ginger, lemon, mint, oats, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, thyme, and turmeric.
All of them with detailed information about their history, culinary uses, cosmetic uses, medicinal uses, and a “caution” section if applicable. Possible risks, potential complications, and pharmaceutical interactions are included in the “caution” section. Extremely important information to keep into account if using herbs for medicinal purposes.
You will also find all the different recipes, like teas, infusions, oils, hot compresses, toners, and more. There are even a couple of face masks, a face scrub, and shampoo.
Although clearly this book is marketed for witches, anyone can benefit from the information inside, maybe just skip the part on correspondence for rituals and spells.
This book makes a great resource to keep in the kitchen (or close by), witch or no, you will find a lot of useful information and easily accessible. The layout is also quite pretty to the eye and makes it easy to search for what you’re looking for, as everything is divided into sections.
- Publisher : Llewellyn Publications; Illustrated edition (April 8, 2019)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 288 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0738757896
- ISBN-13 : 978-0738757896
About the Author
Anna Franklin is a third-degree witch and high priestess of the Hearth of Arianrhod who has been a practicing Pagan for more than forty years. She is the author of twenty-eight books, including the Hearth Witch series, and the creator of the Sacred Circle Tarot, Fairy Ring Oracle, and the Pagan Ways Tarot. Her books have been translated into nine languages. Anna has contributed hundreds of articles to Pagan magazines and has appeared on radio and TV. She lives and works in a village in the English Midlands where she grows her own herbs, fruit, and vegetables, and generally lives the Pagan life.
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