Wortcunning is the knowledge of healing and magickal properties of plants combined with the practical skills required to
make use of this knowledge. That is, the knowledge of herbal lore and the use of simples as well as the skills for making
salves, potions, and other herbal preparations for healing, cosmetic and magickal use as well as the skills and knowledge
involved with growing and wildharvesting the necessary herbs. Brewing beer, wine and spirits can also fall under the skills
implied by the term wortcunning.
salves, potions, and other herbal preparations for healing, cosmetic and magickal use as well as the skills and knowledge
involved with growing and wildharvesting the necessary herbs. Brewing beer, wine and spirits can also fall under the skills
implied by the term wortcunning.
Wortcunning comes from the old English "wort" which refers to any useful plant and "cunning" meaning practical
knowledge or cleverness. It is considered by many witches to be an essential skill.