Discover the folklore and history of our most toxic plants through this beautifully produced
gorgeously illustrated compendium—a captivating coffee table book for enthusiasts of witchcraft
books and botanical knowledge alike. "If you drink much from a bottle marked ‘poison ’ it is
almost certain to disagree with you sooner or later." – Lewis Carroll Alice in Wonderland In
both history and fiction some of the most dramatic notorious deaths have been through
poisonings. Concealed and deliberate it’s a crime that requires advance planning and that for
many centuries could go virtually undetected. And yet there is a fine line between healing and
killing: the difference lies only in the dosage! In Botanical Curses and Poisons Fez
Inkwright a knowledgeable kitchen witch returns to folkloric and historical archives to
reveal the fascinating untold stories behind a variety of lethal plants witching herbs and
fungi. Going from A to Z she covers everything from apple (think of the poisoned fruit in
“Snow White”) and the hallucinogenic angel’s trumpet to laurel which emits toxic fumes to
oleander (a deadly ornamental shrub) with each plant beautifully illustrated by the author
herself making it a spellbinding spell book and a feast for the eyes. This enthralling
treasury is packed with insight lore and the revealed mysteries of everyday flora—including
the prevalence of poisoning in ancient Rome its use in religion and magic and common
antidotes—making this the perfect addition to the library of gardeners writers folklorists
witches and scientists alike. Whether you seek knowledge of plant books or a comprehensive
plant encyclopedia this poisonous plants book is a must-have addition to your collection
delving into curses chemistry and the captivating world of botanical witchcraft books.
