Coby Michael

Coby Michael is an herbalist and occultist specializing in plants that are poisonous, intoxicating and aphrodisiac. The plants are known as entheogens, and they have been used for millennia for spiritual purposes. Coby is an expert in the history, folklore and traditional use of plants that were revered for their magical properties. Coby is a blogger, teacher and business owner. Coby runs The Poisoner's Apothecary where he creates herbal formulas and magical artifacts inspired by the plants he works with. Coby writes for The House of Twigs and Patheos Pagan, and has contributed extensively to Valdosta University's archives. He has a background in religious studies and medicinal herbalism.