Herbalism Books
Here is a detailed list of authors and their published books with a general description of their focus.
I have included links to their respective websites.
Steven Horne
Steven Horne is an expert in herbal medicine with a strong focus on practical applications of herbs for healing and wellness. He emphasizes natural health care and the use of herbal products.
Website: https://www.stevenhorne.com/
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"Herbal First Aid: Assembling a Natural First Aid Kit"
Practical guide on creating a natural first aid kit using herbs. -
"The ABC Herbal: A Simplified Guide to Natural Health Care for Children"
Child-focused herbal remedies and natural healthcare. -
"The Comprehensive Guide to Nature's Sunshine Products"
Guide to using Nature's Sunshine herbal products.
Rosemary Gladstar
Rosemary Gladstar is renowned for her accessible approach to herbalism, with a particular focus on making herbal remedies practical for everyday use. She is known for her work in women's health and education for beginners.
Website: https://scienceandartofherbalism.com/
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"Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health"
Herbal recipes for maintaining overall health. -
"Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide"
Introduction to medicinal herbs for beginners. -
"Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Healing for Women"
Herbal remedies specifically for women's health. -
"Herbal Healing for Men"
Herbal remedies tailored for men’s health. -
"Herbal Healing for Children"
Safe and effective herbal remedies for children. -
"Rosemary Gladstar's Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest"
Essential herbs to have at home for common ailments. -
"Herbs for Common Ailments"
Herbal solutions for everyday health issues. -
"Herbs for Children's Health"
Herbal approaches to children's health and wellness.
Thomas Easley
Thomas Easley focuses on practical, evidence-based herbalism. He emphasizes creating and using herbal medicine in a modern context.
Website: https://www.eclecticschoolofherbalmedicine.com/
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"The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide" (co-authored with Steven Horne)
Comprehensive guide to making herbal medicine, including tinctures, salves, and other preparations.
Matthew Alfs
Matthew Alfs specializes in the practical use of both cultivated and wild plants for health and wellness, with a particular interest in the flora of the Midwest.
Website: https://www.matthewalfs.com/
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"300 Herbs: Their Indications and Contraindications"
Detailed reference on the uses and cautions of 300 herbs. -
"Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest"
Identification and use of wild plants for food and medicine.
Rosalee de la Forêt
Focus: Rosalee de la Forêt focuses on making herbalism accessible by using everyday ingredients and foraged plants to create healing remedies. She emphasizes education and self-empowerment in health.
Website: https://www.herbalremediesadvice.org/
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"Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal"
Using common kitchen ingredients as herbal remedies. -
"Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods and Craft Your Own Herbal Medicine" (co-authored with Emily Han)
Foraging and using wild plants for medicinal purposes.
Nicole Apelian
Focus: Nicole Apelian specializes in survival skills and the use of natural remedies in outdoor settings. She has a strong focus on self-sufficiency and the practical use of plants for health and survival.
Website: https://nicoleapelian.com/
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"The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies: The Healing Power of Plant Medicine"
Comprehensive guide to herbal remedies and plant medicine. -
"A Reference Guide to Surviving Nature: Outdoor Preparation and Remedies"
Survival skills and natural remedies for outdoor environments.
Dr. Jill Stansbury
Dr. Jill Stansbury focuses on providing detailed and professional herbal formularies for various health conditions. Her work is tailored towards health professionals seeking to integrate herbal medicine into their practice.
Website: https://jillstansbury.net/
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"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1: Digestion and Elimination"
Herbal treatments for digestive and elimination issues. -
"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 2: Circulation and Respiration"
Herbal remedies for circulatory and respiratory health. -
"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 3: Endocrinology"
Herbal approaches to endocrine health. -
"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4: Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management"
Herbal treatments for neurological, psychiatric, and pain conditions. -
"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 5: Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology"
Herbal remedies for immune, orthopedic, and ear, nose, and throat health.
Lesley Tierra
Lesley Tierra specializes in integrating Western and Chinese herbal practices. She is dedicated to educating all ages about the healing power of herbs and has a holistic approach that includes emotional and psychological health.
Website: https://www.planetherbs.com/lesley-tierra/
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"Healing with the Herbs of Life"
Integrating Western and Chinese herbal techniques for health and healing. -
"The Herbs of Life: Health and Healing Using Western and Chinese Techniques"
Comprehensive guide on using herbs for health, blending Western and Chinese methodologies. -
"A Kid's Herb Book: For Children of All Ages"
Introducing children to herbalism through fun and engaging methods. -
"Metaphor-phosis: Transform Your Stories from Pain to Power"
Using metaphor and narrative to heal emotional and psychological wounds. -
"Healing with Chinese Herbs"
Practical guide to using Chinese herbs for health and wellness.
There are other books out there, but this is a comprehensive list covering a great deal of information.