Papa Jim's Herbal Magic Workbook Paperback – March 1, 2001

This is a very small book but full of wonderful information. There are no chapters only a brief introduction to Herbal Magic and then alphabetical listings of all sorts of herbs with properties and a few spell suggestions with them. The third section of the book is a selection of herbal recipes for many different solutions.From Angelica Root to Valerian Root this book is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in herbal magic and folklore. Not only are there spells with the various herbs and suggestions on how to work with the herbs. There were several herbs and items listed in this book I had never heard of before now, and now I want to look for more information on them.While I feel that this book could be much larger there is still a lot of useful information in this book. Folklore and folk magic in the Hoodoo, Voodoo, and Rootwork traditions is easily accessible with this slim book. Not only is the information very easy to read but its presented in simple language letting the true beauty of folk magic shine.The author does include references to other products and items to be used in the various lore and spells. The author does not provide recipes for the fast money oils or Hoyt's cologne when referencing to these items. It is assumed that the reader will have access to those materials. The author does include a list of what he carries in his own personal Botanica. So while the author did not provide recipes for the additional item in the spells and workings, he does provide a resource for obtaining those items.The book ends with a list and translation from Spanish to English and English to Spanish of the various herbs covered in the book. This is an important resource as there are many different common names for herbs based not only on location (geographically) but also with language and religious tradition and style. This translation allows people to break the language barrier and know what herbs the other person is talking about.The herbs in this book come from many different cultures and many different traditions. While the author comes from a Hoodoo/Santeria/Voodoo background the variety of herbs covered in this book tells me that the author has experience with cross cultural herbal magic and workings. For this reason I would highly recommended any magical herbalist add this book to their collection.

This book will help you to learn everything you need to know about herbs and what it could do for you. If you are new and just starting out in your spirituality I highly suggest this book because once you know how to work with the herbs everything else will fall into place. it is a herb dictionary that tells you what each herb is for and how to work with it effectively. He also gives bath suggestions as well. this also is a good guide if you are at the Botanica and not sure what oil you should get. this will also help you in your candle magic because now you know how to properly dress your candles with the proper herbs in the oils that are named after these herbs. I like all the Papa Jim's books to be honest with you I order from his site before. All I'm saying is that when I got started on my journey and I wanted to learn as much as I can about herbs this was the first book that I got.

Great graphics for Games and entertaining movies and tv shows. I think there are too many commercials.

I got definitely got a lot of out of this book, and it definitely paid for itself.

I love this book. Great and simple. Herbs are easy to find.

This is a good, condensed book on herbs and their magical uses as well as health uses. This is not a Wiccan book. Some of the herbs and particularly the way they are used (hexes, love spells, and potions) are very Voodoo oriented. Some spells involve images of saints and a trip to the local Botanica (Santeria-Voodoo occult shop) for saint candles, etc. I can't say that just sprinkling herbs on the floor will give the desired results but it's a good herbal reference. It also has an index of the herbs as called by their native or American names for ease in shopping.My only complaint (other than its size; It's very small--108 pages) is that there's no supplier page in the back.

This was my first book on the spiritual use of herbs. Although the author assumes that you were brought up in this culture, it is one of the best books on the subject because it is very practical and simple. It also includes a listing of the common used herbs in Curanderismo and many of the other spiritual traditions that exist in Latin America. There is also a listing of commonly used spiritual remedies using herbs, which is why I highly recommend that anyone interested in the spiritual use of herbs purchase.

It isnt bad and however I will be finding a different book on this subject. This book didnt provide information on herbs that bring prosperity, friendship, loyalty, etc. Its really just the bread and butter of herbs like love, hexing, and luck. Also, in the incense recipe section there isnt any incense recipes. The recipes are quite repetitive as well.

Good condition.book is also good informativeuse as side book

Brilliant wish id found it long ago. Its not untill you do some research of your own that books like this come to light. A hidden gem