Staubs and Ditchwater by H. Byron Ballard Peppermint

Staubs and Ditchwater by H. Byron Ballard PeppermintAfter years of pondering, Byron Ballard has finally written a primer for the kind of magic she practices. Driven to it by colleagues, friends and students, writing this little book is an act of stubborn devotion to a fading culture. This deceptively simple system of folk magic has come down to modern Southern culture through the immigrants and natives who called these blue hills home. Written in an easily accessible style and filled with insights and

Gingergrass and more in a detergent base

a group of thieves used this recipe to safely rob the victims of the plague without getting sick

Violet & Honeysuckle

you'll move beyond following others' recipes and into creating your own oil combinations

And that's it

You won't be disappointed

soften his behavior

A practical guide to the ancient magical tradition of Russian sorcery and Eastern Slavic magical rites• Offers step-by-step instructions for more than 300 spells

and common folk who seek their aid for daily problems big and small

A skin test is recommended prior to use

Also available in this transformative series: The Illustrated Herbiary

Featuring more than fifty shared magic sigils