77 1/2 Magical Healing Herbs

by Ronesa Aveela

Venture into the magical, healing world of herbs and embrace the power of nature. 77½ Magical Healing Herbs is an introduction to herbs found in a special Midsummer’s wreath. This is an especially enchanting time of year. Among the Bulgarians, the day is called Eniovden. You may think herbs are only for spicing up food and healing the body and mind, but they have other uses, as well. Herbs • Help prevent hair loss. • Eliminate turkey neck. • Repel insects. And did you know herbs have magical properties? Here are a • Attract love or repel it. • Provide protection from curses and unseen forces. • Help an individual find favor in court or success with money matters. And so much more. This unique herbal book is an essential guide for tapping into the power of herbs. It highlights centuries of folklore and historical facts about healing and magical uses of herbs from Slavic and other traditions. Plus, it includes rituals, herbal remedies, and simple recipes. Not only that, you’ll learn about several renowned Bulgarian healers throughout history—from St. Ivan Rilski to Baba Vanga. One or two high-quality color photos, as well as a full-page botanical illustration, accompany each plant, so anyone can use the book as a field guide in their backyard or when they go foraging. An index identifies some of the more interesting medical and magical abilities and the herbs that fall under them. With more than 200 color images and fascinating information, 77½ Magical Healing Herbs is certain to entertain and enlighten you.

349 pages, Paperback

Published July 8, 2022

About the author

Ronesa Aveela is “the creative power of two.” Two authors that is. The main force behind the work, the creative genius, was born in Bulgaria and moved to the US in the 1990s. She grew up with stories of wild Samodivi, Kikimora, the dragons Zmey and Lamia, Baba Yaga, and much more. She’s a freelance artist and writer. She likes writing mystery romance inspired by legends and tales. In her free time, she paints. Her artistic interests include the female figure, Greek and Thracian mythology, folklore tales, and the natural world interpreted through her eyes. She is married and has two children.

Her writing partner was born and raised in the New England area. She has a background in writing and editing, as well as having a love of all things from different cultures.

Together, the two make up the writing of Ronesa Aveela.