Credits & Sources
The knowledge and tools that power HerbalCharts
HerbalCharts stands on the shoulders of centuries of herbal wisdom, biochemic medicine, and modern astronomical science. We gratefully acknowledge the following sources and contributors.
Herbal Correspondences
Our planetary herb correspondences are primarily drawn from:
- Nicholas Culpeper — Culpeper's Complete Herbal (1653). Culpeper's systematic cataloguing of planetary rulerships for herbs remains the foundational text for astrological herbalism. Each herb in our database carries its traditional planetary ruler as documented by Culpeper.
- Traditional Materia Medica — Additional herb-planet correspondences and usage notes are drawn from the broader tradition of Western herbal medicine, including works by Matthew Wood, David Hoffmann, and other contemporary herbalists who have built upon Culpeper's legacy.
Cell Salts
The 12 tissue salt recommendations are based on the biochemic system developed by:
- Dr. Wilhelm Heinrich Schuessler (1821–1898) — German physician who developed the biochemic system of 12 tissue salts (Schuessler's Biochemic Cell Salts). Each mineral salt corresponds to a zodiac sign and addresses specific cellular and physiological functions. His work An Abbreviated Therapy (1873) established the system still used in naturopathic and homeopathic practice today.
Astrological System
- Athen Chimenti — Mastering the Zodiac — Creator of the True Sidereal Midpoint Method used for our constellation boundary definitions. The Midpoint Method calculates zodiac boundaries using the midpoints between edge stars of adjacent constellations along the ecliptic. masteringthezodiac.com
Astronomical Calculations
- Swiss Ephemeris — High-precision planetary position calculations based on NASA's JPL Development Ephemeris (DE431). Developed by Astrodienst AG, the Swiss Ephemeris is the industry standard for astrological software worldwide.
- Astronomia — JavaScript astronomical library implementing VSOP87 theory (planets) and ELP2000 theory (Moon) for planetary longitude calculations, used as a fallback calculation engine.
Recommended Practitioners
- Nic — The Authentic Astrologer — For personalised, authentic energy readings that go beyond the birth chart. We recommend Nic for those seeking deeper astrological guidance. theauthenticastrologer.com
Disclaimer
HerbalCharts is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Our herbal and cell salt recommendations are based on traditional correspondences and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before using herbs or supplements.