Books and Literature on
Herbal Medicine

A Kids Herb Book

Softcover (263 pages) 2005
This is a positively delightful book, packed with 264 pages of illustrations, charming herb facts, coloring pages, herb check lists, funny stories, herbal bed time stories, a "how to make" section, herbal mythology written for kids,and a plethora of engaging herbal information for the young ones. So fun, even we had a hard time putting it down!
Highly recommended for kids and adults!

A Modern Herbal (two volumes)

Softcover (902 pages combined) 1981
Truly the fullest, most exact, and most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, and much more. Indispensable to the serious reader and herbalist alike. Both books provide over 161 illustrations.

Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine

Hardcover (416 pages) 2006
This incredibly large book features 350 full-color photographs by Steven Foster on some of the most popular medicinal herbs used throughout the world. Abundantly filled with photos, botanical drawings, and maps, this fact-filled book is arranged alphabetically, making it quick and accessible desk reference guide for hundreds of different herbs and spices. Each one is clearly described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, a range map; and more.

Healing Tonics

Softcover (155 pages) 2000
A fabulous look into the world of healing tonics, teas, decoctions and other herbal drinks. Extensive coverage into the many ways to prepare herbal drinks, the most popular and beneficial botanicals to use and their effects on the body. Includes profiles and guest recipes from many noted herbalists including Rosemary Gladstar, Christopher Hobbs, James Green, Kami McBride and many others!
A great book for beginners and an equally delightful book for the advanced herbal beverage enthusiast.

Healing Wise

Softcover (295 pages) 1989
A gift of herbal wisdom and an outstanding herbal reference from the feminine intuitive mode of healing. Explains and compares three traditions of healing; Scientific, Heroic and Wise Woman which she discusses in detail.

Herbal Handbook

Softcover (240 pages) 1998
In this comprehensive guide, Hoffmann explains specific actions individual herbs have on the body and suggests herbal prescriptions for a variety of conditions. An indispensable user's guide to medical herbalism, that is comprehensive, up-to-date and extremely practical.

Herbal Healing for Women

Softcover (303 pages) 1993
Simple home remedies for women of all ages. A wonderful combination of sound, effective and proven herbal remedies blended with folk wisdom and Rosemary's charismatic charm and energy. Includes step-by step instructions on preparing remedies and an informative and Materia Medica

Herbal Home Remedy Book

Softcover (176 pages) 1998
Clear, detailed and comprehensive recipes for tinctures, teas, salves, wines and syrups. Learn 25 common herbs and use them to make a wide range of herbal preparations. Lots of information blended with Native American stories. Excellent introduction to making herbal medicines.

Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth

Softcover (439 pages) 2009
New and revised second edition. Practical and accessible for student or expert, this excellent guide and formulary is packed with useful information. Medicinal uses of 192 herbs with dosages, active constituents and contraindications. Herbal formulas organized by body systems, how to make extracts and dictionaries of properties, actions and preparations. Recommended!

Herbal Medicine Maker's Handbook

Softcover (384 pages) 2000
The most practical home manual for any novice user of herbal medicine. This is an extraordinarily entertaining and informative guide on the basic preparation of herbal medicines, with very detailed recipes and instructions. Covers growing, gathering, drying, curing, and how to make extracts, glycerites, salves, lotions, elixirs, and much more! A must have for any herbal student and home medicine maker.

Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health

Softcover (400 pages) 2001
A remarkable and reaffirming book that warms the heart and confirms the spirit of those closely connected to plants and the medicine they share. Rarely do we meet with such gifted words and this book has clearly described the very essence of herbalism and its "built-in" benevolence. This is a delightful guide to a green lifestyle that will help you, your families, and your loved ones live healthier, happier and more harmonious lives. Full of herbal history,personal stories, herb usage, plant profiles, and stunning photographs. A magnificent 400 page herbal masterpiece that is a must have for all of us.

Herbal Remedies For Children's Health

Softcover (75 pages) 1999
Recipes and treatments for children's illnesses like colic, fever, stomach distress, and the common cold. Easy-to-use children's dosage chart for maximum effectiveness and safety, and containing prolific profiles on many of the commonly used herbs. A wonderful and concise manual just for children.

Making Plant Medicine

Softcover (276 pages) 2000
Extraordinarily detailed, simple to use, thorough and humorous. A wonderful medicine-making book. Includes easy and expert recipes for making tinctures, glycerines, succi, syrup, salves etc. Also contains invaluable information including a gardeners formulary covering cultivation, conservation status, uses, formulas and contraindications.
Terrific book, and a popular reference here at Mountain Rose.

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Medical Herbalism

Hardcover (666 pages) 2003
This manual is absolutely gigantic! A whopping 666 pages wrapped up in a beautiful hardbound volume, with dust jacket. Its material is very focused and centered on pharmacognosy, and the medical use of plant medicines. Not recommended for the light reader but a must have for every practitioner, student, teacher, and herbal healer. Sections include, an introduction to the principles and practices of herbal medicine, treatment approaches to the body system, and the marker compounds found in specific plants and their effects on the body. Those studying the science of herbal medicine should have this volume in their library.

Medicinal Mushrooms

Softcover (251 pages) 1986
Medicinal Mushrooms is a modern handbook for exploring and understanding the rich traditions of healing fungi in Eastern and Western cultures. Christopher Hobbs thoroughly documents and details the nutritional and health benefits of over 100 species of edible fungi. Here is the most complete work on the cultural, health-promoting, and medicinal uses of mushrooms ever published! Includes color photos, illustrations, recipes, and mushroom profiles.

Seaweed

Softcover (205 pages) 2007
In this unique and comprehensive guide, Valerie Cooksley explains in clear prose how to use seaweed, and why it worksãin its medicinal, nutritional, and cosmetic applications. In addition, she offers fascinating information about humankind's relationship with the sea and its mysterious underwater plants. Seaweed features recipes for delicious meals, spa treatments and topical treatments for specific ills along with advice on finding, storing, and using seaweed; and much more.

The Book of Herbal Wisdom

Softcover (580 pages) 1997
In this work on Northern American herbs, Wood relies on the herbal wisdom from Native Americans, Quakers, and the English as well as descriptions from botanical literature and his own clinical observations to explain the uses of a variety of herbs. One by one, Woods examines 36 herbs, showing how each one reflects the various principles, doctrines, experiences, and patterns of knowledge from the natural world. This work includes a complete outline of historical and contemporary medicinal uses for the plants covered along with 38 line drawings.

The Green Pharmacy

Softcover (617 pages) 1997
From one of our most revered herbalists comes this concise little book with an A-Z format covering over 120 herbal treatments for health conditions. An authoritive, readable guide written from an enjoyable and at times humorous point of view. From Age-old folk remedies to up-to-date studies, this handy reference manual will prove a useful volume for both novice and experienced herbalists.

The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook

Softcover (391 pages) 2000
A complete A-Z book that covers 180 medicinal herbs. Easy to read and understand, this handy reference manual is a helpful ally for both novice and experienced herbalists.

The Male Herbal

Softcover (340 pages) 2007
In The Male Herbal James Green outlines the medicinal uses of numerous herbs for male-specific issues, while emphasizing prevention and health rather than illness. Introducing a new constitutional model, this revised edition provides every man with a personalized plan geared to his individual body type, lifestyle, and needs. This trusted herbal handbook, specifically for men and boys, covers physical and emotional health and is organized alphabetically by herb for easy reference with recipes.

The New Menopausal Years The Wise Woman Way

Softcover (280 pages) 2002
A wonderful resource for every woman. An encouraging, practical and poetic approach to all aspects of menopause. If you or anyone you know is approaching or experiencing menopause...get this book.

The School for Natural Healing

Hardcover (724 pages) 2001
Popular reference volume on herbal therapy for teachers, students and practitioners. Expanded and revised 25th anniversary edition is a must for your herbal medicine library full of compound formulas and herbal monographs.

The Way Of Chinese Herbs

Softcover (474 pages) 1998
A complete manual focusing on the uses of Chinese herbs, and their effects on particular parts of the body. Discussing preventive, holistic, and restorative properties, this remarkable book proves the merits of Chinese herbs as a truly natural path to well-being. Also includes a thorough discussion on philosophy, the five elements, historic Chinese methods and proper balancing. Recommended for both beginners and the advanced.

The Way of Herbs

Softcover (416 pages) 1998
Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this book provides an essential guide to gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach. This definitive herbal combines the herbology of both Eastern and Western cultures. Explains the use of herbs in a very understandable and usable form.

Wise Woman Herbal For The Childbearing Years

Softcover (171 pages) 1986
Herbal remedies and ideas from pregnancy to childbirth, and into the child's first year. Also covering fertility issues and good health during the formative years. Learn how to prepare your own formulas. Thorough and highly recommended.

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Womens Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine

An herbal approach to combining conventional and complementary medicine. Very informative, protocol oriented book on female health conditions. Recommended for serious herbal students, curious women, those seeking alternative means of healing, and it makes a great gift to your conventional health practitioner!