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 In this internet age, when all information in the world seems only a Google search away it may seem at first glance that we have outgrown the need for books. But the information you find on the web is only the glittery suface of a deep sea of knowledge. If you really want to learn about herbs and natural healing you need at least three good referance books. The selection of books here, and the authors quoted from them throughout this website, are the ones in my personal bookcase. |
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| Carol Schiller Sterling(1994) |
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A excellent quick reference guide, short on fluff, this book gets straight to the point with well organized and easy to follow directions for everyday use essential oils.
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| Charles F. Millspaugh Dover Publications(1892) |
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The Dover edition, first published in 1974 is a one-volume, unabridged, republication of the work as published in 1882. This book will be of interest to anyone interested in North American medicinal plants, however one major drawback in the plates, while still gorgeous are poor quality black and white. If you have read A Modern Herbal, by M. Grieve, you will notice she drew heavily on Milspaugh's work for the North American native plants, which she was not as familiar as those in England and Europe. Milspaugh was one of the first to catalogue these plants and to present exacting descriptions of them as well as their properties to the layman.
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| Chris D. Meletis Robson Books Ltd(2000) |
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Spanish fly, saw palmetto, Brazilian bark. The legends and hype abounds, but how can you know what really works, and what is a safe amount to take? This book is a no-nonsense guide on sexual botanicals, which to use with caution and which to avoid.
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| Thomas M. Newmark SCB(2000) |
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If you or a loved one are suffering from arthritis, cancer or Alzheimers this book is a must read. The one thing all these conditions have in common is unchecked inflammation - A deeper understanding of the disease process will lead you toward making better decisions concerning your health. The scientific basis for many herbs used in traditional herbal medicine is explained, along with some of the drawbacks of the mainstream pharmaceutical approach.
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| Juliette De Bairacli Levy Faber & Faber(1974) |
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Lore and uses for 200 herbs, 97 illustrated. Down-to-earth wisdom and practical hands-on knowledge. Foreword by Rosemary Gladstar
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| Nicholas Culpeper Foulsham(1653) |
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For more than 300 years, Culpeper's Complete Herbal has been the standard in the field of herbal remedies. It contains a comprehensive description of nearly all herbs, along with descriptions of their medicinal properties and instructions on preparing and using them to treat many different illnesses. Includes precise botanical illustrations to aid in identification.
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| Editors of Prevention Health Books () |
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An owner's manual and a godsend--no four-legged home should be without it
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| Dina Falconi Ceres(1997) |
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A great book - formulas range from simple to complex - with easy to follow directions.
A master herbalist's guide to natural personal care. Unlike conventional makeup-coverups, Dina's unique approach nurtures natural beauty and health.
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| Marlene Ericksen McGraw-Hill(2000) |
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This comprehensive overview of the principles of aromatherapy is an invaluable guide through the wonderful and odorous world of essential oils — their history, their origins, and the many ways they can be used to treat a host of common conditions, including pain, menstrual disorders, digestive complaints, and children's ailments.
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| Steven Foster and Yue chongxi Healing Arts Press(1992) |
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Anyone wishing a deeper understanding of Chinese herbs, their uses and histories will appreciate this beautifully written and easily read book. Professionals will augment their knowledge and anyone opening its cover will enjoy the lively history of culture and civilization as seen through the eyes of an herbalist.
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| Rosemary Gladstar Fireside(1993) |
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I really like this book, the author has a very powerful and personal way of writing that makes you feel like you could be talking to an old friend over a cup of herbal tea in a cozy kitchen. Very detailed and well organized information on all aspects of using herbs, including storage, cultivation, making teas and extracts...
Targeted to any woman who wishes to use a more natural approach to health care, understandable for beginners, a good referance to more advanced users.
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| Gregory L. Tilford BowTie Press(2001) |
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The Tilfords' book introduces readers to hundreds of plant medicines that can be used in the daily care of animals. The authors, both herbalists, begin with a chapter on the principles and practices of herbalism, explaining the basics of herbal preparations and what they call the "ethical use of herbs." They discuss the connection between herbs and diet and give guidelines for feeding dogs and cats. The bulk of the book is a 191-page guide to herbs for animals.
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| Adele Dawson Healing Arts Press(2000) |
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Adele Dawson's classic guide to the seasonal use of herbs for food, drink, and medicine x Clear directions for growing and using many wild and cultivated herbs. Detailed pen-and-ink drawings help readers identify 70 herbs. I find myself drawn in whenever I pick up this book to referance a herb. Her style of writing is so intimate and warm, you feel as if you have found a wise friend. Invaluable referance for herbal remedies, quick and healthy meals, and practical garden advice.
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| Penelope Ody Dorling Kindersley(1995) |
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Especially valuable here are the lists of ingredients and proportions for making herbal mixes at home: something lacking in many herbal coverages
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| Chris Kilham St. Martin(2004) |
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| Richo Cech Horizon Herbs(2000) |
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This is an excellent resource for those who want clear and concise information on making herbal medicines at home. Very easy to read and understand, there is information here for beginners, and for advanced home herbalists.
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| Maud Grieve Harcourt(1931) |
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Here is the first comprehensive record of plants and their uses to have been written for hundreds of years -- in fact the only complete modern herbal. A truly encyclopedic work, the two-volume set describes well over 800 different species of herbs, grasses, mushrooms, shrubs and trees. Included is historical background for each plant, cultivation tips, up-to-date information on useful substances derived from each plant, and the different ailments the herb is used to treat. Also included are folk beliefs as well as economic and cosmetic properties of hundreds of plants -- from aconite to zedoary. Also, common and Latin names, drawings, photographs, a good index and much more.
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| Maud Grieve Harcourt(1931) |
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Volume 2 of the fullest, most exact, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, much else. Indispensable to serious reader. Total in set: 161 illustrations.
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| Mrs Lavender Mellifont Press(1930) |
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A dictionary of homely plants & everyday vegetables with their medicinal values. Herbs for health & beauty and cures for rheumatism, bronchitis, asthma, lumbago, coughs and colds, etc.
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| Nancy L Nickell Crossing Press(1999) |
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NATURE'S APHRODISIACS examines those questions, separating fact from fiction, superstition from science in a well-researched, comprehensive guide to Nature's aphrodisiacs and what they can do for you.
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| Susun Weed Ashtree(2002) |
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Alternative Approaches for Women 30-90. I like Susun's warm and folksy way of writing. Very wise and informative. Great selection of home herbal formulations and information for women to be able to take charge of their own health. Susun Weed, green witch and wise woman, is an extraordinary teacher with a joyous spirit, a powerful presence, and an encyclopedic knowledge of herbs and health.
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| Robert B Tisserand Healing Arts(1977) |
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Robert Tisserand is often called the father of modern aromatherapy, and his book is fact filled and easy to read. Gives more detail behind the scientific reasons why aromatics work than many aromatherapy books, but only profiles a limited number of the many aromatics available for use today.
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| Valerie Ann Worwood New World Library(1993) |
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This is the perfect starter book for anyone interested in aromatherapy and an excellent reference for more experienced practitioners.
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| James Duke Rodale Books(2000) |
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The most thorough and comprehensive herb reference of its kind, THE GREEN PHARMACY HERBAL HANDBOOK was compiled from Dr. Duke's database of the world's medicinal plants. The database, which he began during his career as a top botanist with the USDA, is a major resource for herbalists around the world. Written in Dr. Duke's own folksy, jargon-free language, this important reference work explains each herb with care.
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| Hasnain Walji, Ph.D. () |
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The book explains how the various essential oils work and how the average person can use them (baths, massages, skin care, and room fragrances). Walji also talks about various ailments/illnesses and the use of these oils for treating them naturally.
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| Linda B. White, M.D. () |
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The Herbal Drugstore, which has already said hundreds of thousands of copies in hardcover, sifts through all the scientific research, facts, and opinions to provide objective, concise profiles of more than 280 drugs and drug categories, along with their herbal alternatives. For each health problem (almost 100 are listed), you can weigh the functions and side effects of the most common pharmaceutical treatments against the benefits and cautions of the best-known herbal remedies.
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| Richard Mabey Fireside(1988) |
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The herbs in this glossary are listed under their botanical families, emphasizing the similarities between related plants. Many of the mint family (Labiatae), for example, are rich in essential oils, and important as culinary herbs, while a number of herbs in the daisy family (Compositae) are good for healing wounds and stopping bleeding. Within each family the herbs are listed alphabetically under their Latin names, with their common names also given in bold type. As well as the plants that have traditionally been used by herbalists, the glossary also contains a few plants that have been extensively used in orthodox medicine, such as the foxglove, and other more recently researched plants whose dramatic healing properties have lately been publicized.
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| Andrew Stoll Free Press(2002) |
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Common fish oil gets my vote for the most helpful, and the most overlooked supplement people should add to their diet. Omega-3 fatty acids are known for their importance in preventing heart disease, rheumatoid arthritis, can make a remarkable difference in depression and ADHD, and plant-based oils like evening primrose and flaxseed are great for your skin too! Best of all, they are very inexpensive, putting them within reach of even those with very limited budgets.
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| Jean Valnet, MD () |
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This classic manual provides detailed evidence for the efficacy of plant medicine. Valnet effectively bridgesthe gap between the tradition of healing with herbs and the advances of modern medicine, showing, in scientific terms, why plant medicine works, and making an impassioned plea for curtailing our use of dangerous chemical therapies.
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| Barbara Pleasant () |
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Whether we use them for healing, in cooking, in crafts, or in a thousand and one other ways, our unique relationship with these valuable plants remains strong. The Whole Herb was designed for everyone who wishes to learn more about herbs and to incorporate them in daily life. Here is a complete, practical, and easy-to-follow guide to the many uses of herbs
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| Netje Blanchan Doubleday(1917) |
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This is a gem of a book - for all of us who value the beauty of wildflowers and herbs. The author's love of the subject shines through to the reader, and her plant and flower descriptions are flowing and beautiful. This popular book and was recently released again by BiblioBazaar (May 23, 2007). You can also find used copies of the 2nd edition released in 1931 for a very reasonable price.
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