Starr Casas was born in the mountains of Kentucky and raised in the culture of the deep South. She has been a professional conjure woman for over forty years and has written thirteen books to date on conjure work.
With Hoodoo Herbal, Starr Casas has produced an outstanding compendium of lore, recipes, prayers, bible passages, spells, allied spirits, and other practices, all steeped in the depth, potency, practicality, and authenticity of living folk magic--the hallmark of all her works. Starr's book goes beyond the usual offerings of plant magic books to include potent, time-honored techniques that awaken and increase the spirit and the power. This is what makes the work really work! --Orion Foxwood, author of Mountain Conjure and Southern Root Work -- Reviews Filled with down-home charm, essential bible verses, recipes, valuable herb, plant, and root correspondences, and a whole lot of real talk, Hoodoo Herbal: Folk Recipes for Conjure & Spellwork with Herbs, Houseplants, Roots, and Oils should be explored by every aspiring conjure worker. The passing along of practical information is essential to the history and preservation of any craft, and Starr Casas shines brightly here in the sharing of her knowledge and lived conjure experiences. --Cairelle Crow, owner of Sacred Roots, and editor of Brigid's Light -- Reviews Mama Starr's Hoodoo Herbal contains herbal techniques that she has previously only ever shared in person or through her private classes. Much of the information found here will not be found anywhere else. Anyone interested in Conjure/Rootwork and looking for an herbal resource, this book is it. Highly recommended for anyone interested in herbal folklore. --Charity Bedell, author of Container Magic and co-author of The Good Witch's Guide -- Reviews