GENERAL INDEX
All page numbers are refer to the print edition of this title.
Page numbers in italics indicate illustrations.
Achilles, 94–95
acne, 185, 214
Acorn Bread, 50
Acorn Cake, 49
Acorn Muffins, 50–51
Acorns, 46–48
baking with, 47–48
ADHD, 207
alcohol dependency, 115
Aldridge, Chris, x
“Allegory of Spring,” 287
allergies, 105
alopecia, 69
aneurisms, 95
angina, 86, 166
animals, magic with, 31, 103, 153
“An Saodachadh,” 274–75
antifungal, 120
antihistamine, 147
anti-inflammatory, 194, 215
antiseptic, 55, 57, 120, 134, 171, 187, 188, 198
antistress, 214
antitussive, 69
anxiety, 105, 108, 115, 207
aphrodisiac, 57, 81, 107, 216, 220, 256
Aphrodite. See Venus/Aphrodite
Apples, Fennel, and Radicchio, 34
Arabic Rice Pudding with Marigold, 109–10
arteries, 120, 121
arthritis, 80, 166, 185, 188, 195, 212
Asparagus Quiche, 296–97
aspirin, 57
asthma, 64, 95, 120, 166
atherosclerosis, 123
attacks, psychic, 108
Avalon, Isle of, 33
Baby Potatoes, Fava Beans, and Spring Garlic, 182
bannock, 277–78
Bean-Tighe, 16–17
beauty, 84, 103, 105, 165–66, 185, 210
bee stings, 69
Belenos, 292–93
Belisama, 292–93
bells, 178–79
Bell’s palsy, 123
Beltaine, 6–7
Celts and, 2–3
feast of, 294–303
magical herbs of, 29–267
origins of, 1–3
rites of, 284–93
sacred herbs and, 3. See also herbs
traditions of, 270–83. See also Beltaine traditions
Beltaine feast
banquet suggestion, 295–303
foods for, 294–303
Beltaine rites, 284–93
the God at Beltaine, 288–93
the Goddess at Beltaine, 286–88
honoring the Daghda, 290–92
Purification by Fire, 292–93
sacred water and holy wells, 284–85
Beltaine traditions, 270–80
in Britain, 270–72
in Finland, 280
in Germany, 278–80
in Ireland, 272–73
in other European areas, 281
in Poland, 280–81
in Puritan New England, 281
in Scotland, 274–78
in Sweden, 280
Benandanti, 16
bíle, 9, 60
Birch sap wine, 40–41
Black Locust Flower Soft Drink, 228
bladder problems, 66, 81, 149, 159–60
bleeding, 82, 95
blood building, 95, 118, 147
blood cleanser, 41, 66–67, 69, 73, 118, 154
blood pressure, 69, 85, 85–86, 91, 95, 120, 121, 151, 215, 218
blood sugar, 113
boils, 54, 111
bone problems, 69, 80
Booaker, 17
Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus, 145
Borage Cordial, 193
Borage Lemonade, 193
Borage Punch, 194
Borage Sun and Moon Flower Tea, 192–93
bothies, 274
bowel discomfort, 60–61, 176, 185
Bramble Trees, 59
Bran, 32, 179–80
breast healing, 80, 105
Britain, Beltaine in, 270–72
bronchitis, 76, 80, 81, 88, 90, 95, 111, 113, 120, 123, 136, 147, 149, 176
Brownie, 16
bruises, 35, 83, 90, 91, 159, 166, 214, 224
burns, 32, 44, 56, 75, 80, 85, 215
Burry Man, 64–65, 65
Bwbach, 18
Bwcca, 16
cancer, 35, 41, 69, 91, 112, 118, 120, 121, 136, 182, 221
Candied Flowers, 99
cardiovascular health, 102
Carmelite Water, Eau de Mélisse, 207
Carmina Gadelica, 275
carpal tunnel syndrome, 44
cats, oils toxic to, 152n
caudle, 278
Cauldron of Incubation, 9
Cauldron of Motion, 9
“Cauldron of Poesy, The,” 9–10
Cauldron of the Daghda, 10–11
Cauldron of Wisdom, 9
cautions. See also in discussions of each herb
about herbs, 26–27
Celtic cosmology, 6–12
center, 12
chapped hands, 95
charms, Plant Spirit Charms, 21–22
Cherokees, story of Strawberry origins, 216–17
Cherries Jubilee, 99–100
Cherry (girl’s story), 79
chest complaints, 66, 80
Chickweed Soup, 298
Chickweed Vinegar for Salads, 103
Chieftain Trees, 58
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup, 118–19
Chloris, 286–87
cholesterol, 69, 85, 113, 118, 120, 121, 176, 218
Christmas, 114
clarity, herbs for, 191–98
Classic Waldorf Salad, 227
cleansing, 53, 66, 173, 175–76, 235, 259
Clover, four-leaf, 67, 106
Clurichaun, 17
coffee, 71
coire ansic, 289
colds, 43, 60–61, 66, 69, 73, 76, 80, 95, 121, 123, 134, 136, 147, 164, 167, 185, 187, 188, 214, 263
colic, 123
colitis, 120
compassion, 237, 267
competitions, 98
congestion, 35
Conserva Ligulae, 92
constipation, 35, 73, 105, 113, 128, 166, 224
convulsions, 66, 143
Cooked Burdock Stems, 300–301
Cormac, King, 179
cosmology, Celtic, 6–12
Cottager, 17
coughs, 35, 54, 69, 73, 88, 90, 95, 101,108, 118, 123, 136, 147, 148, 149, 185, 187, 188
cough syrup, 102
courage, 191–98, 229, 260, 267
court cases, 108
cows, 7, 274
cramps, 95, 113, 123, 140
Culpeper, Nicholas, 83, 140, 205–6, 235
Cupid, 261
Cybele, 53
Cynthia, 247
Daghda, 7, 288–93, 289
rite to honor, 290–92
Dandelion-Chicory Herbal Coffee, 72
Dandelion Mead, 72–73
Dandelion Roots, 71
Dandelion Soup, 298–99
death, 180–81
decongestant, 188
depression, 69, 95, 108, 115–16, 151, 159, 166, 185, 188, 207, 260
dew, 284–85
diabetes, 102, 120, 121, 185, 218
Diana, 184, 237
diarrhea, 35, 51, 56, 80, 81, 90, 91, 101, 110, 123, 149, 159, 176
digestion, 63, 85, 92, 111, 121, 123, 140, 164, 214
Dionysus, 210
Dioscorides, 191
directions, five, 11–12
disinfectant, 122, 173
diuretic, 187, 198
divination, 40, 81, 125–26, 136, 219, 240, 261, 291
of marriage, 36, 81, 93–94, 125–26, 136, 201–3, 216, 264
Divine Rose Cake, 251–53 doctrine of signatures, 86, 218 dosages, of herbs, 26
dowsing, 45
Dragon’s Blood Ink, 43
dreams, 13, 106, 108, 150, 244, 260
dropsy, 66
Druids, 2–3, 8–9, 12, 141–43, 178, 189, 288–90
Dundee Cake, 100–101
dysentery, 51
dyslexia, 185
dyspraxia, 185
Eames, Elizabeth J., 55
earache, 38, 123
eczema, 43, 105, 121, 171, 214, 215
Edda, 37–38
edema, 140, 166
Eggs, 301
Elderflower Lemonade, 77
Elderflower Wine, 77–78
“Elder-Tree Mother, The,” 74–75
Eleusinian Mysteries, 114
Elves, 42, 63, 77. See also Fairies
Eo Rossa, 60
epilepsy, 63, 66, 123, 130, 144, 166, 222
evil eye, 93, 131, 137, 153, 165, 240, 285
eyes, 69, 95, 105, 123, 136, 149, 154, 194
Fairies, 13-22
attracting, 83–84
bonding with, 13–22, 62, 68
Fairies and Spirits with whom you can bond, 15–21
Fairy magicians and doctors, 14–15
Fairy ring, 114, 245
favorite flowers of, 93
Oaks and, 86
offerings to, 14–15
reaching your personal, 62
sacred herbs of, 62–96
seeing, 67–68, 87, 89
“taken” by, 14
traveling to the land of, 13–14, 79
farms, protectors of, 18–21
fatigue, 120, 188
fear, 165
feet, sore, 32–33, 51, 215
fertility, 124, 202, 205, 208, 216, 223, 237, 240, 255
fever, 35, 38, 51, 54, 56, 60–61, 63, 73, 76, 91, 95, 105, 111, 123, 130, 145, 147, 164, 166, 167, 187, 222
fidelity, 224
Findhorn, 14
Finland, Beltaine in, 280
fires, 3, 30-61, 276
Fir Tip Syrup, 187
Fish with Lemon Butter Balm, 299
Flora, 286–88
Floralia, 286
flu, 76, 95, 120, 121, 123, 134, 188, 214
Folkard, Richard, 192
fomentation, how to make, 25
foods for Beltaine feast, 294–303
forgiveness, 122
Four Thieves Vinegar, 132–33
Freya, 87
fumigation, 122
gaik, 281
gallbladder, 164, 166
gangrene, 111
Gattefossé, René-Maurice, 133
Gerard, John, 92
Germany, Beltaine in, 278–80
glands, 66
Glooskap, 62–63
Glúingel, Amergin, 9–10
Gods, ix-x
the God at Beltaine, 288–93
good fortune, 79, 106
gossip, 43
gout, 32, 35, 73, 88, 102, 123, 129, 140, 151, 166
Green Ladies, 78
Green Man, 84, 271
Green Week, 280–81
Gregory, Lady Augustus, 179
Gruagach, 19
gum infections, 52, 88, 111, 149, 176
hair, 41, 69
hay fever, 76
headache, 56, 57, 63, 88, 108, 130, 160, 166, 214, 221
health, 255
heartburn, 35, 92
heart conditions, 57, 73, 85, 91, 123, 143
Hecate, 56, 60, 71
Helice, 56
hemorrhage, 95
hemorrhoids, 51, 130, 149, 164, 214, 215
hepatitis, 81, 121
herbs, ix–x, 29–267. See also under herb names
and Beltaine, 3
cautions, 26–27
for connecting to other realms, higher beings, and visions, 178–90
for courage and clarity, 191–98 dosages, 26
edible herbs for magic and ritual, 226–67
of the Fairies, Elves, and Spirits, 62–96 fomentation made from, 25
for love, fertility, and abundance, 199–225
magical herbs of Beltaine, 29–267
poultice making, 25
preparing (primer on), 23–27
of protection, 127–68
of purification, 169–77
respect for, 97
salve made from, 24
tea made from, 24
tincture made from, 25–26
where to find, 23–24
Herne the Hunter, 47
herpes, 120, 121
Hexentanzplatz, 279
Higher Beings, herbs for connecting to, 178–90
HIV/AIDS, 120, 121, 130
Hobgoblin, 17, 17
Hodson, 271
Hoffman, Alice, 173
Hogboon, 19
homocysteine, 218
house cleansing, 174–76
House Cleansing Rite, 175–76
hysteria, 66, 207
I Ching, 125–26
Imbolc, 7–8
immune system, 120, 121, 171
impotence, 106
incontinence, 222
indigestion, 57, 73
inflammation, 32–33, 43, 44, 55, 56, 79, 102, 140, 185, 194, 195, 218
insecticide, 75–76
insect repellant, 162
insect stings, 81, 149
insomnia, 41, 57, 73, 88, 105, 108, 120, 164, 166, 207, 222
invisibility, 79
Ireland, Beltaine in, 272–73
itching, 105
Jack in the Green, 84, 143
Jackson, 271
Japanese Simmered Burdock, 229–30
jaundice, 38, 66, 81, 83, 95, 113, 118, 137, 160, 166, 222
joint problems, 73, 105, 171
Jonson, Ben, 80
Judas Iscariot, 248
Juniper Gin, 138–39
Keightley, Thomas, 67
kidney complaints, 66, 73, 95, 120, 136, 166, 214
King of the Fairies, 14
Kobold, 15–16
labor (childbirth), 85, 119
Land world, 8
laxative, 38, 76, 128, 130, 154, 222, 225
Lemon Balm and Juniper Cookies, 206
LeSassier, William, 192
leukemia, 143
leukorrhea, 95, 137, 188
Lia Fail, 11
lice, 32, 214
Lilac Cookies, 238–39
Lilac Scones, 239–40
Linden Blossom Cake, 301–2
Linden Blossom Syrup, 302 Little Monk, 17
liver, 66, 67, 69, 73, 83, 113, 120, 128, 151, 164, 224
longevity, 120
lorg anfaid, 289
lorg mór, 289
love, 103, 122, 234. See also marriage
attracting, 106, 199, 202, 204, 209, 211, 220, 223, 224, 226, 233–34, 237, 250, 253, 262
divination for, 199, 201–2, 211, 216, 219, 240, 247
herbs for, 199–225
Spirit Bag for, 233–34
love charm, 161, 166, 206, 211, 261
loyalty, 260
luck, 63, 211, 213, 220, 224, 234, 237, 241, 255
Lughnasad, 7–8
lung problems, 73, 90, 105, 118
Lyme disease, 144
lymph circulation, 35, 69
magic
edible herbs for, 226–67
herbs of magic and the mysteries, 97–126
Magical Forsythia Syrup, 236
Magical Money Pot, 231–32
Magical Prosperity Cake, 162–63
Magnus, Albertus, 122
Manipura Chakra, 235–36
Marigold and Lemon Balm
Cheesecake, 110
Markham, Gervase, 173
marriage
divination for, 81, 85, 93–94, 125–26, 201–3, 216, 264
right time for, 256
May (month), 1
May Bush, 88n, 272
May Day, 1–2, 84, 188. See also Beltaine flowers of, 112
May King, 84
Maypole, 64n, 271–72
May Wine, 256–57
measles, 136
melatonin, 101–2
Melton, Sir John, 106
memory, 102, 150, 185
menopausal symptoms, 69, 166, 176, 214
menstrual problems, 81, 82, 95, 111, 113, 123, 149, 160, 176, 207, 212
Merrymount, 282–83
migraines, 88
milk, 273
Milking Song, 285
Millay, Edna St. Vincent, 67
Minthe, 241
Mint Ice Cubes, 242
Mint Parfait, 241–42
Mint Sugar, 242
mischief night, 279
Monaciello, 17
money, attracting. See prosperity
Morels with Salmon, 243
Mórrigan, 7
Morton, Thomas, 282–83
Mount Wollaston, 282
mouthwash, 51, 151
Muir, John, 52
multiple sclerosis, 123
muscle pain, 54, 56, 81, 88, 124, 171, 188
mysteries, 82, 114–15
herbs of magic and the mysteries, 97–126
Mushrooms as guide to, 114–15
need-fire, 30–31
nervousness, 66, 69, 88, 90, 159, 166, 194, 200
Nettle and Wild Onion Rice Balls, 146–47
Nettle Soup, 297
Nisse, 20
Oatmeal Bannock, 277
O’Brien, Lora, 273
OCD, 115
omega-6s, 185
Onion and Nettle Cheese Bake, 146
Osier, 55
osteoporosis, 185
Otherworld, 178, 290
Ovid, 141, 210–11
Oyster Mushrooms with Garlic, 245–46
Paclitaxel, 60
pain, 56, 81, 86, 90, 108, 113, 137, 188, 215
palsy, 91
paralysis, 88, 90
Peasant Trees, 58
Pennant, Thomas, 31, 275–76
pesticide, 131
petit mal, 144
Philyra, 240
Pine Libation, Sacred, 54
pinworms, 51
plague, 157
plague thieves, 132–33
Plant Spirit Charms, 21–22
pleurisy, 123
Pliny the Elder, 189, 191
Pliny the Younger, 129
poison oak, 66–67, 149, 166
Poland, Beltaine in, 280–81
poultice, how to make, 25
pregnancy, 34, 259
preservative, 173
Pria, 2
prosperity, 79, 90, 106, 112, 124, 162, 202, 209, 230, 232, 234, 241, 244
prostate, 222
protection, 82, 127–68, 135, 141, 145, 229
from evil, 130, 137–38, 156
from Fairies, 158
herbs of, 127–68
keeping Spirits at bay, 129
from Land, Sea, and Sky, 127
magical shield, 127
on Palm Sunday, 135
psychic, 128
from slander, 131
from sorcery, 130–31, 136, 157, 158, 162, 165, 167, 264
psoriasis, 105, 171
psychic abilities, 71, 235, 237
Psylocybin Mushrooms, 114–16
purgative, 128
purification
herbs of, 169–77
of a house, 172, 174
of ritual area, 172
of a room, 169
Puritans, 282–83
Radicchio and Fennel Salad, 248
Ramsay, John, 30
rashes, 69
realms, other, herbs for connecting to, 178–90
Redbud Capers, 249
relationships
strengthening, 103. See also love; marriage
respiratory tract, 171
rheumatism, 32–33, 35, 38, 40, 51, 56, 60–61, 63–64, 66, 73, 76, 88, 95, 102, 105, 108, 123, 130, 140, 147, 153, 200, 224
Rhiannon, 236
ringworm, 38, 51, 56, 60–61, 136, 214
rites, of Beltaine, 6, 284–93
rituals, 6
Roasted Spring Lamb with Rosemary, 300
Robin, 271
Robin Goodfellow, 19
Rose Geranium Berry Jam, 254
Rose Geranium sugar, 253
Rose Geranium Syrup, 254
Rosemary Oat Bannock, 150–51
Rose Oil, 250–51
Rose Water, 251
Rowan Berry Jam, 155
Rowan Berry Liqueur, 153–54
Rowan Berry Syrup, 156
runes, 40
sacred fires, 30–61
Beltaine fire, 31
Scottish Beltaine, 39
woods for, 30–61
Sacred Woods
for Beltaine fires, 30–61
nine kinds, 30
saliva, 176
Salmon of Wisdom, 45
salve, 75, 82, 111, 122
how to make, 24
Samhain, 2–3, 6–7
scabies, 32
Scotland, Beltaine in, 274–78
scurvy, 60–61, 154
seasons, 6–8
Sea world, 8
second sight, 93, 157
sedative, 41, 57, 101
separation, encouraging, 42–43
Shakespeare, William, 47, 63, 80, 89, 98, 150
shamrock, lucky, 91
shingles, 90
Shrub Trees, 58
sinus conditions, 45
skin conditions, 41, 43, 63–64, 66, 88, 108, 112, 123, 130, 137, 149, 159, 200, 224–25
Sky Gods, 45
Sky world, 8
slandering, 43
Smith, Elizabeth, 278
snakebites, 69, 246
Song of Summer, vii–viii
sores, 35
Spear of Lugh, 11
spells, 71
Spirit Bag for Love, 233–34
Spirits, helpful, 13–22. See also Fairies
protectors of farms, 18–21
sacred herbs of, 62–96
sprains, 79, 90, 111, 136
spring, and Beltaine, 1–3
Spring Greens Crustless Quiche, 104
Springtime Minestrone Soup, 203–4
Stado, 281
sterility, 106
stomach problems, 69, 73, 80, 90, 91, 110–11, 140, 149, 159, 161
Stone of Destiny, 11
Strawberry Mai Wein, 296
strength, 263
stroke, 218
Stubbes, Philip, 270
St. Vitus’s dance, 63
Summer has come (poem), 303
sweat lodge, 170
Sweden, Beltaine in, 280
Sweet Woodruff and Mint Forest Tea, 258
Sweet Woodruff Lemonade, 257
Sword of Nuada, 10
syphilis, 130
Syringa, 237
tea, how to make, 24
tests, 98
Thistle Flower Jelly, 259
Thor, 82
Thor’s Mantle, 64
Thoreau, Henry David, 53
throat, sore, 32–33, 35, 43, 51, 56, 85, 134, 154, 176, 212, 221, 222
Thunder Being, 170–71
tincture, how to make, 25–26
Tiwa-speakers, 186
tonsillitis, 56, 148, 214
toothache, 38, 51, 56, 69, 85, 88, 108, 149
tooth whitening, 219
traveling, 82
Treasures, Four, 10–11
trees. See also Sacred Woods
classification of, 58–59
penalties for felling, 58–59
protected by law, 58–60
sacred, 9, 60
tuath, 293
Tuatha de Danann, 10
tuberculosis, 80
tumors, 221
typhoid fever, 144
Uaithne, 290
ulcers, 51, 110–11, 111
uncrossing oil, 250
urinary tract infections, 129, 143
Valborgsmässoafton, 280
Vappu, 280
varicose veins, 81
Venus/Aphrodite, 81, 210, 215–16, 217, 220
vermifuge, 154
Vernostonus, 32
victory, 244
Violet Flower Jelly, 262–63
Violet Flower Syrup, 222
Violet Vinegar, 221
Visions, herbs for connecting to, 178–90
vitamin C, 154, 171, 187, 211, 219, 248
Walpurgisnacht, 162, 278–80
warts, 35, 38, 46, 56, 111, 134, 136
water, and Beltaine rites, 284–85
wealth. See prosperity
wells, and Beltaine rites, 284–85
Welsh House Fairy, 17
White Clover Jelly, 68–69
White Women, 15
Wild Cherry Inner Bark Cough
Syrup, 102
will, 108–9
Willow stripping, 56
Winston, David, 35
wisdom, 174, 255
Wisteria and Redbud Spring Rolls, 197–98
Wisteria Blossom Cordial, 196–97
Wisteria-Lemon-Coconut Cookies, 266–67
Wisteria Syrup, 265–66
Witches, 119, 271, 278–79
Wollaston, 283
Woodruff Wine, 295
woods, 30–61
Worlds, Three, 8–10, 97
worms, 129, 134
wounds, 44, 51, 52, 54, 75, 80, 83, 90, 95, 105, 111, 117, 134, 148, 149, 151, 159, 164, 166, 171, 176, 185, 187, 214
Yggdrasil, 37–38, 97, 180
Yronwode, Catherine, 46–47
Zephyrus, 286–87
Zulu, 213