The Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist

The Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist is a book written by E.A. Wallis Budge that explores the history and spiritual significance of herbal medicine. Budge delves into the ancient roots of herbalism, tracing its origins to the Egyptian god Thoth and the goddess Isis, and examining the role of herbs in Egyptian religion and magic. He also explores the use of herbs in other ancient cultures, such as Greece and Rome, and discusses the ways in which herbal medicine has evolved over time. The book includes detailed descriptions of various herbs and their medicinal properties, as well as instructions for preparing and using herbal remedies. Throughout the book, Budge emphasizes the importance of understanding the spiritual dimension of herbalism and the need to approach the practice with reverence and respect. Overall, The Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist is a comprehensive guide to the history, theory, and practice of herbal medicine, written with a deep appreciation for the spiritual and mystical aspects of this ancient healing art.This remarkable book traces the history of herbs far back into antiquity, and shows that the gods themselves were believed to be the original healers, not only by revealing the knowledge of their healing properties to mankind but by creating the sustaining herbs out of their own bodies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.