Most modern herb lore in Asatru and Heathenry is based on that of classical sources taken from Greek and Roman beliefs in herbs. This makes things difficult as often the herbs common to Northern Europe and thus North America (having been brought over by colonists and immigrants) cannot be found in the most comprehensive of herbals. The ancient Northern Europeans for example held the leek and its cousins, garlic and onion to be very powerful plants while Roman herbalists preferred to use more dangerous plants such as the mandrake. The entries which follow have been gleaned from what remains of Northern European folklore. They are geared to a more magical slant, and where medicinal uses are given they are merely for curosity value and should not be trusted. By all means both a reliable herbal and a reliable plant guide should be consulted before attempting to use any of these plants. The entries are divided alphabetically for your convenience. Finally, the ancient Heathens may have held different beliefs about these herbs. What folklore remains was recorded in the Middle Ages and later unfortunately with the exception of the few Anglo-Saxon charms that survived.

Herb and Wort Lore A-B
Herb and Wort Lore C-D
Herb and Wort Lore E-L
Herb and Wort Lore M-S
Herb and Wort Lore T-Z