Whispering Woods Herbal Grimoire                  

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Research and compilation by

Crick,  2000 CE

               Damania

The following information was compiled as a reference source for the sisters and brothers of Whispering Woods coven. May their spirits always be bright and their hunger for knowledge forever un-sated. And may the everlasting Love of the Goddess and the infallible strength of the God touch each one of us in a way that enlightens our hearts and brightens our spirits. So Mote It Be!

All of the information contained within this Grimoire is supplied strictly for reference only!

There is no intent, implied or otherwise to recommend, advocate, or to suggest the use of herbs in any fashion.

The outcome of any such use shall be the sole responsibility of the individual making such a personal decision.

It is recommended that you seek out the help and advice of medical professionals as the need arises.

Contents:

Herb Description list:

Section A -  Acacia, Aconite, Adders Tongue, Agar, Agrimony, Alder, Alfalfa, Allspice, Almond, Aloe Vera, Alum Root, Amaranth, Angelica, Anise, Apple, Arrowroot, Ash, Avens,                                                                                                                  

Section B -  Bachelor Buttons, Balsam Fir, Bamboo, Baneberry, Barberry, Barley, Basil, Basswood, Bay, Bayberry, Bean, Bearberry, Bee Balm, Beech, Belladonna (Deadly Nightshade), Birch, Bistort, Bittersweet, Black Alder, Blackberry, Black Cohosh, Blessed Thistle, Bloodroot, Blue Cohosh, Blue Flag, Boneset, Borage, Broom, Buckthorn, Burdock                     

Section C - Calamus, Calendula, Camphor, Caraway, Cardamom, Carrot (wild), Catnip, Cattail, Cayenne, Cedar, Celandine, Celery, Chamomile, Cherry (wild), Chestnut, Chicory, Chickweed, Chokecherry, Cinnamon, Cinquefoil, Citronella, Cleavers, Club Moss, Clover (Red), Cloves, Coltsfoot, Columbine leaves, Comfrey, Coneflower, Coriander, Cornflower, Cowslip, Crampbark, Cranberry, Crocus, Crowfoot, Cumin,                                                                                                                                                           

Section D, E and F -  Damiana, Dandelion, Datura, Dill, Dogwood, Dragons Blood, Ducks Foot (American Mandrake), Dutchman's Breeches   

E - Echinacea, Elder, Elecampane, Elm, Eucalyptus, Evening Primrose, Eyebright                                                                      

F - Fennel, Fenugreek, Flax, Fleabane Daisy, Foxglove                                                                                                      

Section G - Galangal Root, Garlic, Geranium, Ginger, Gingko, Ginseng, Goats Rue, Golden Rod, Golden Seal, Gotu cola, Grape    

Section H, I and J - Hawthorn, Hazel, Heather, Hemlock, Henbane, Holly, Honeysuckle, Hops, Horehound, Horseradish, Horsetail, Hyssop 

I - Indian Pipe, Indian Strawberry    

J - Jasmine, Jewelweed, Job's Tears, Joe Pye Weed,  Juniper                                                                              

Section K and L - Lady's Mantle, Lady's Slipper, Lambs Quarters, Lavendar, Lemon Balm, Licorice, Lobelia, Lovage                  

Section M and N - Maidenhair Fern, Marjoram, Marsh Mallow, Meadow Sweet, Milk Thistle, Milkweed, Mint (various), Mugwort, Mullein, Myrrh

N - Nettle, Nutmeg                                                                                                                                                            

Section O, P and Q - Oak, Oats, Onion, Orchid, Oregano, Oregon Grape                                                                                                                             

P, Q - Pansy, Passion Flower, Parsley, Pennyroyal, Peony, Periwinkle, Persimmon, Pine, Plantain, Pleurisy root, Pokeweed, Poplar, Purslane                                                                                                                                            

Section R and S - Red Raspberry, Rhubarb, Rose (Wild), Rosemary, Rue, Sage, Sassafras, Skullcap, Self Heal, Slippery Elm, Solomon's Seal, St. Johns wort, Sumac (Red) Sunflower, Sweet Woodruff                                                                                                

Section T, U, V, W, X, Y and Z - Tansy, Thyme, Valerian, Vervain, Violet                                                                                                            

W - Walnut (Black), Wild Yam, Willow, Witch Hazel, Wormwood                                                                  

X, Y, Z - Yarrow, Yellow Dock, Yew

Basic Glossary

Methods of Using Herbs

Herbal Contraindications section - A listing of interactions between various herbs and commercial medicines.

Abortifacient Herbs

Herbal Beauty Recipes - Face masks, Bath bombs, Baths, soaps, skin creams Lotions, etc.

Miscellaneous Herbal Recipes: Various recipes

Herbal teas - Various recipes for pure enjoyment and for medicinal uses.

Herbal Wines and Beers:                                                                                                                                  

Blackberry wine, Black Currant wine, Dandelion beer, Dandelion wine, Elderberry wine, Herbal beer, Honeysuckle wine, Hop beer, Mead, Nettle beer, Parsnip wine, Rose Geranium Blackberry Liqueur, Rose petal wine, Saturnalia Spiced Wine, Sweet Woodruff wine, Traditional sweet Mead

Medicinal Tea Mixtures: Various recipes                                                                                                   

Herbal Vinegars:

Basil - Garlic, Blueberry - Orange Mint, Cranberry, Five herb, JT'S Southwest vinegar, Lemon - Dill, Lemon Mint, Lemon Thyme and Rosemary, Middle Eastern, Mint, Raspberry, Rosemary Grape, Sour Cherry wine vinegar, Tarragon, and suggested herbal mixtures

Kitchen Herbs:                                                                                                                                      

Allspice, Anise, Arrow root powder, Basil, Bay laurel, Black Pepper, Caraway, Cardamom, Catnip, Cayenne, Celery seed, Chives, Cinnamon, Clove, Coriander, Cumin, Dill, Fennel, Garlic, Ginger, Lemon Balm, Lemon Grass, Mace, Marjoram, Mustard Seed, Nutmeg, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Taragon, Thyme, Turmeric

Dream Pillows                                                                                                                                                           

Color Associations, Suggested herbs for filling

Spell Bottles

Herbal Dyes

Faery and Herb section: Related information, (Druid sacred trees, Magickal wands)

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