CONTENTS
Introduction:
News Come from Down the Mountain
CHAPTER I. THE CALLING
The Appalachian Witch or Conjure Person
Witch Doctors & Charm Doctors
Water Witches & Dowsers
Wart Doctors
Granny Women or Granny Midwives
Yarb Doctors
Burn Whisperers
Blood Stoppers
CHAPTER II. MOUNTAIN MEDICINE
The Landscape
The Roots of Appalachian Medicine
Folk Medical Knowledge
The Tonic Tradition
CHAPTER III.
THE YARBS: OCCULT USES OF APPALACHIAN HERBS
Asafoetida
Cayenne Pepper
Ginseng
Goldenrod
Blackberry
Jimsonweed, Datura
Mayapple or American
Mandrake
Sassafras
Horse Nettle
Mugwort
Mullein
Onion
Rhododendron
Peach
Persimmon
Poke
Rabbit Tobacco
CHAPTER IV.
THE WORKINGS: CHARMS & CURSES
Materia Magica
Protection from Evil
Breaking Curses
Witchballs
SATOR ROTAS Square
ABRACADABRA Charm
Witch Bottles
Healing Charms
Love Workings
Ghosts & Spirits
Animalia
CHAPTER V.
SEASONAL LORE & MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGY
Lore for All Seasons
Planting by the Signs with Mountain Astrology
Astrological Lore
Some Final Words
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
CONTENTS
Introduction:
News Come from Down the Mountain
CHAPTER I. THE CALLING
The Appalachian Witch or Conjure Person
Witch Doctors & Charm Doctors
Water Witches & Dowsers
Wart Doctors
Granny Women or Granny Midwives
Yarb Doctors
Burn Whisperers
Blood Stoppers
CHAPTER II. MOUNTAIN MEDICINE
The Landscape
The Roots of Appalachian Medicine
Folk Medical Knowledge
The Tonic Tradition
CHAPTER III.
THE YARBS: OCCULT USES OF APPALACHIAN HERBS
Asafoetida
Cayenne Pepper
Ginseng
Goldenrod
Blackberry
Jimsonweed, Datura
Mayapple or American
Mandrake
Sassafras
Horse Nettle
Mugwort
Mullein
Onion
Rhododendron
Peach
Persimmon
Poke
Rabbit Tobacco
CHAPTER IV.
THE WORKINGS: CHARMS & CURSES
Materia Magica
Protection from Evil
Breaking Curses
Witchballs
SATOR ROTAS Square
ABRACADABRA Charm
Witch Bottles
Healing Charms
Love Workings
Ghosts & Spirits
Animalia
CHAPTER V.
SEASONAL LORE & MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGY
Lore for All Seasons
Planting by the Signs with Mountain Astrology
Astrological Lore
Some Final Words
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
CONTENTS
Introduction:
News Come from Down the Mountain
CHAPTER I. THE CALLING
The Appalachian Witch or Conjure Person
Witch Doctors & Charm Doctors
Water Witches & Dowsers
Wart Doctors
Granny Women or Granny Midwives
Yarb Doctors
Burn Whisperers
Blood Stoppers
CHAPTER II. MOUNTAIN MEDICINE
The Landscape
The Roots of Appalachian Medicine
Folk Medical Knowledge
The Tonic Tradition
CHAPTER III.
THE YARBS: OCCULT USES OF APPALACHIAN HERBS
Asafoetida
Cayenne Pepper
Ginseng
Goldenrod
Blackberry
Jimsonweed, Datura
Mayapple or American
Mandrake
Sassafras
Horse Nettle
Mugwort
Mullein
Onion
Rhododendron
Peach
Persimmon
Poke
Rabbit Tobacco
CHAPTER IV.
THE WORKINGS: CHARMS & CURSES
Materia Magica
Protection from Evil
Breaking Curses
Witchballs
SATOR ROTAS Square
ABRACADABRA Charm
Witch Bottles
Healing Charms
Love Workings
Ghosts & Spirits
Animalia
CHAPTER V.
SEASONAL LORE & MOUNTAIN ASTROLOGY
Lore for All Seasons
Planting by the Signs with Mountain Astrology
Astrological Lore
Some Final Words
Bibliography
Index
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Rebecca Beyer is an Appalachian Folk herbalist, Traditional Witch,
and wild food forager dedicated to living simply on the Earth. She
has taught and presented at universities, conferences and
gatherings over the last 10 years with the hope of showing people
that living a seasonal life grounded in connection with the Old
Ways is possible. Through growing, foraging, hunting, fishing and
preserving her own food, she strives to create a life as close to
her ancestors as possible while paying homage to the diverse
peoples who created beloved Appalachia.
She makes her living tattooing, teaching foraging and Appalachian
folk herbalism and craft classes at her school, Blood and Spicebush
School of Old Craft. Rebecca currently spends her days dedicating
herself to Appalachian folk arts, primitive skills, folk music and
learning the names of all the beings she shares her bioregion with.
www.bloodandspicebush.com
“Rebecca Beyer’s fresh, can’t-miss book is a love letter to
the traditions, folklore, and people of Appalachia…Imbued with a
love of people and place, Mountain Magic is a standout occult
text.”
*ForeWord Reviews*
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