The Magic of Herbs, Roots, and Minerals in the Hoodoo Tradition

A quick reference guide to 124 different herbs, roots, minerals, and ingredients and how they are used in the Hoodoo tradition.Excerpt: “Almost all seasoned practitioners of magic will tell you that using all natural ingredients is of utmost importance. Artificial fragrances and substances have no place in serious ritual or spiritual practice because they contain zero life-force. Herbs, roots, and real essential oils carry with them the heart of the plant they come from, its very essence.This is the very foundation of what is known as ‘sympathetic magic.’ Sympathetic magic, also known as imitative magic or homeopathic magic, is magic that is based on imitation or correspondence — or both. Imitation is the idea that one thing can represent another thing and, by proxy, stand in its place.”

Gregory Lee White is the author of more than ten books on folklore, folk magic, and crafting. His 2012 book, "Making Soap from Scratch: How to Make Handmade Soap - A Beginner's Guide and Beyond," was an Amazon Bestseller in soap making books for over a year. Some of his more recent books are "Casting Love Spells," and "Hex Appeal."

Gregory is the co-proprietor of the popular metaphysical store, aromaG's Botanica. He is a folklorist, artist, tarot reader, aromatherapist, and teaches classes on Appalachian folk magic. He lives in Tennessee with his husband and several curious cats

“I started out wanting to be a fiction writer of magical realism,” says White. “Maybe when I am finished with everything I have to say in the non-fiction 'how to' world of magic - I’ll get back to the characters in my head.”