I Believe In the Supernatural

Herbalism vs Alchemy

There are many in the Supernatural community who do not understand the difference between these two things.

Despite having similarities throughout history, these are actually two entirely separate things, one having to do with magick and the other not.

Herbalism has been mostly replaced with modern medicine. It was the act of using the natural properties of herbs and other natural sources to help heal people, give people rushes, etc.

While it is currently an outdated study, it is very useful if you find yourself away from civilization.

Alchemy is about trying to combine certain ingredients that have metaphysical properties that, when put together in a certain way, creates potions with non-natural/supernatural effects.

Alchemy does, however, require some bit of magick in order to do, as you must use magick in the mixing process in order for the metaphysical properties to manifest within our reality.

Alchemy is much more difficult to pull off, but is very useful in all sorts of situations.