Magical Herbs

The Book of Magical Herbs: Herbal history, mystery, and folklore (2000)

by Margaret Picton

An odd book, but a very entertaining book. Features quotations from the bible, recipes, references to mythology, poetry, and lots of folklore.

Bay (Laurus nobilis)
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Angelica (Angelica archangelica)
Garlic (Allium sativum)
Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus)
Chives (Allium schoenprasum)
Mint (Mentha)
Chervil (Anthriscus cerefolium)
Chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile)
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare)
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)
Rue (Ruta graveolens)
Borage (Borago officinalis)
Dill ( Anethum graveolens)
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)
Marjoram (Origanum)
Parsley (Petroselinum crispum)
Coriander (Coriandrum sativum)
Lavender (Lavandula officinalis)
Sweet Basil (Ocimum basilicum)
Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)
Bergamot (Monarda didyma)
Sage (Salvia)
Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Marigold (Calendula officinalis)

Omits some of my favorites such as lovage, comfrey, costmary, and valerian, but still covers an impressive list of herbs.