The Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy: An Herbalist's Guide to Preparing Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs

by Manfred M. Junius

An herbalist shows how to release the complete healing properties of plants by using ancient spagyric (alchemical) methods.

Genres: Alchemy, Plants, Herbs, Nonfiction, Nature, Occult

272 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1985

Reviews

[jonathan hover]

this book explains the philosophy, symbology, history and techniques of alchemy. it draws upon the works of THEOPHRASTUS BOMBASTUS VON HOHENHIEM (1493-1541, also known as paracelsus, but the other name is way more fun) and others, and gives intsructions on preparing "spagyric" medicines. and the philosopher's stone......cool!
the author is obviously very smart and has a rather scientific, empirical approach to the subject.

[Ed R White]

Excellent information, but it requires several reads to grasp it all. Truly arcane secrets from the ancient world. It would be nice if the author simplified parts of the book, however.

[Daniel yarlin]

Very boring..

[Callum]

Read this yeeeeeears ago, don't ask me why, was like 13 years old