Wild Witchcraft

“Deep background on herbal uses throughout history and across Appalachian, Native American, Anglo-Saxon, and West African folk medicine traditions sets this volume apart, particularly the illuminating opening section on the history of witchcraft and folk healing. Beyer’s accessible guide bewitches and enlightens.” —Publisher’s Weekly starred review“Rebecca Beyer provides a well-researched history of European witchcraft and American folk healing practices, followed by a solid introduction to growing and foraging healing herbs… Beyer covers much ground efficiently and makes a strong case for why these practices are especially necessary now.” —Bookpage starred review

Rebecca Beyer founded the Blood and Spicebush School of Old Craft. She holds a bachelor of science in plant and soil science from the University of Vermont and a master’s in Appalachian studies and sustainability from Appalachian State University. She lives in the mountains of Western North Carolina, where she manages a homestead and teaches traditional witchcraft, foraging, and Appalachian folk medicine.