Contents Introduction 1 How to Use This Book 3 A Note on Botanical Names 3 The Kitchen Pharmacy 5 Making Your Own Herbal Remedies 7 Tools Needed 8 Herbal Preparations 8 Internal Remedies 9 Infusions and Decoctions 9 Tinctures and Glycerites 10 Syrups 11 Herbal Vinegars 12 Electuaries (Herbal Honey) 12 Oxymels 13 External Remedies 15 Baths 15 Steam Inhalations 15 Salves 16 Coconut Balms 16 Compresses and Poultices 17 Infused Oils 17 Cosmetic Uses of Herbs 19 Safety First 19 Herbal Hair Rinses 19 Facial Scrubs 20 Facial Steams 21 Face Masks 21 Skin Toners 21 Your Magical Workshop 23 Equipment Needed 23 The Magical Virtues of Plants 24 Incorporating Herbs in Magic 26 A–Z Herbal 33 Basil 35 Black Pepper 45 Caraway 51 Cardamom 59 Chilli/Cayenne 67 Cinnamon 75 Clove 83 Coriander 91 Cumin 97 Dill 103 Fennel 111 Fenugreek 121 Garlic 127 Ginger 137 Lemon 147 Mints 155 Oats 163 Oregano 171 Parsley 177 Rosemary 183 Sage 195 Thyme 203 Turmeric 213 Other Kitchen Herbs in Brief 223 Appendix 1: Kitchen Herb Magical Correspondences 233 Appendix 2: Colour Correspondences 239 Appendix 3: Herbs for Common Ailments 241 Appendix 4: Glossary of Herbal Terminology 245 Appendix 5: Cosmetic Uses of Herbs in This Book 251 Appendix 6: Weights and Measures 253 Select Bibliography 255 Recipe Index 259 Index 263