5 101 HERBAL B OOK S TO BUILD YOUR HERBAL LIBR ARY

Posted By Jane Metzger / Comments 0 / Tags herbal books, herbal library, herbalism
DEC
2016
As we so often remind our readers and students, learning herbalism is a lifelong journey to be savored and experienced.
It is an endeavor to be nurtured with hands-on practice, study with experienced teachers, and learning from the many
herbal books written by herbalists of all traditions and approaches, both modern and historical.

As herbalists, our libraries are treasured collections of the books that have helped lead us along the learning journey. The
books that continue to line our shelves are the ones that resonated with us most strongly and clearly at some point during
our education. Some of these we return to frequently; others played a role in building our herbal foundation and hold fond
memories. All have o ered valuable information and insight to us.
Curating your herbal library doesnt happen instantly, nor does it happen without expense. Its a process of selecting those
books that are right for your current learning needs or desires and making room in your budget to purchase them (the
library is a good option, too!).

To give you suggestions, we have compiled 101 herbal books on our shelves that have contributed to our education and
career development. These are written by many beloved herbalists who have helped shape the landscape of modern
herbalism (and some historical herbalists, too).

In an e ort to help you determine which books are right for you, they are grouped by topic and by di culty(B) for
beginner, (I) for Intermediate, and (A) for Advanced levels. Keep in mind that these are just suggestions to note who
might bene t most from a particular book, not a hard-and-fast rule! Many books may be suitable for a variety of levels,
from the beginning student learning new concepts to the advanced practitioner seeking reference, and we may also take
away di erent things from a book at di erent points in our education and career.

Enjoy perusing this list and making note of which titles might be a t for you!

Introductory Herbals
1.Backyard Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies by Julie Bruton Seal and Matthew Seal (B)
Pro les 50 common herbs and o ers numerous recipes for herbal remedies.

2.Body Into Balance by Maria Noel Groves (B) Covers the foundations of good health, a review of body systems,
chapters on managing pain, longevity and vitality, herbal medicine for children and pets, monographs, recipes, and key
recommendations.

3.Common Herbs for Natural Health by Juliette de Bairacli Levy An insightful and practical book from a grandmother of
the herbalism revival in the United States, who shares her deep knowledge of herbs and herbal remedies gained through
hands-on study with traditional cultures.

4.Complete Earth Medicine Handbook by Susanne Fischer-Rizzi (B) Describes 33 plants of Europe and North America
from the traditional folkloric perspective, and includes recipes, lore, and practical uses for the plants.

5.Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier (B) Begins with an overview of herbal medicine and traditions
and presents information on 550 plants, including habitat and cultivation, parts used, active constituents, therapeutic
properties, uses, and preparations.
6.Flower Power by Anne McIntyre (B)
A beautiful, insightful, and well-written
book that pro les numerous owers,
covering their usage in historical
traditions as well as their usage as
herbal remedies, aromatherapy oils,
homeopathic remedies, and ower
essences in the contemporary tradition.

7.Healing Wise by Susun Weed (B) A

classic herbal book that sets forth the
foundations of the Wise Woman
tradition and uniquely describes the
personalities and uses of seven
nourishing herbs.

8.Healing with the Herbs of Life by

Lesley Tierra (B) A detailed yet
approachable book on Traditional
Chinese Medicine (TCM) that covers
fundamentals, TCM perspective on
disease and healing, and a detailed
materia medica.

9.Herbal Renaissance by Steven Foster

(B) Pro les clearly and in detail the
botany, cultivation, harvest guidelines,
historical and modern uses, and clinical
research of numerous herbs. Body Into Balance by Herbal Academy Teacher Maria Noel Groves

10.Holistic Herbal 4th Edition: A Safe

and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies by David Ho mann (B) A comprehensive, beautifully
illustrated guide to over 200 herbs covering harvesting, constituents, preparation, actions, uses, and dosage, as well as
herbs for various common ailments.

11.Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech (B) A much-loved how-to guide to making herbal preparations that also
includes plant pro les of 100 herbs that can be grown in North America.

12.Medicinal Herbs: A Beginners Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use by Rosemary Gladstar A hands-
on book for readers who want to make their own remedies, includes information on growing, harvesting, making herbal
preparations, and using 33 common healing plants.

13.Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs by Gail Faith Edwards (B) Lovely pro les of the cultivation, harvest,
and uses of 113 herbs and trees written in the authors warm, wise woman style.

14.Planting the Future: Saving our Medicinal Herbs edited by Rosemary Gladstar and Pamela Hirsch (B) Multiple
herbalist contributors celebrate at-risk wild plants and teach how to protect, cultivate, and use these important plants.

15.Practical Herbs by Henriette Kress (B) This Finnish herbalist writes about 23 plants found in her home region (and
throughout the world), how to cultivate and harvest them, and how to make herbal preparations.

16.Rosemary Gladstars Herbal Remedies for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar (B) A comprehensive guide to
herbs and recipes for supporting overall wellness and everyday ailments written by one of our most treasured American
herbalists.

17.The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicine by Matthew Wood (B) Integrates North American indigenous
herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, homeopathy, and Western herbalism to paint a picture of medicinal uses of more
than forty plants.
 18.The Desktop Guide to Herbal
Medicine by Brigitte Mars (B) Detailed
monographs of 180 herbs, including
actions in the body, constituents,
energetics, common, historical, and
modern uses, and contraindications.

19.The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin

Rose Bennett (B) A wise and insightful
book written from the authors own
perspective and experience, detailing
the nature of each herb as well as their
potential to support our wellness, and
illustrated with anecdotal case studies.

20.The Herbal Handbook: A Users

Guide to Medical Herbalism by David
Ho mann (B) Covers the history and
practice of various herbal traditions,
herbal actions illustrated by applicable
herbs, how to use herbs for various
body systems/ailments, and how to
grow herbs and use them for remedies,
cooking, and dyes.

21.The Herbal Kitchen by Kami

McBride (B) Chock full of simple and
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22.The Herbal Medicine Makers

Handbook: A Home Manual by James
Green (B) Authoritative yet lighthearted guide to making all kinds of herbal preparations, complete with detailed step-by-
step instructions and the why and how to help it all make sense.

23.The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra (I) Integrates Western and Eastern perspectives to present the wider holistic
approach of herbalism and pro les the botanical and therapeutic properties of 140 Western herbs and 31 Chinese herbs.

24.The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival by Katrina Blair (B) Pro les 13 wild plants
essential for human survival that grow along with human civilization across the globe; pro les include photographs,
botany, habitat, history, edible uses, medical actions, medicinal uses, and recipes.
Traditional and Folk Herbalism
25.The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to New World Plants and The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to Old
World Plantsby Matthew Wood (I) These two volumes focused on western herbalism and a folk-style approach
encompass a thorough materia medica, including historical use, Woods personal experiences working with the herbs in his
clinical practice, and plant energetics.

26.The Plant Healers Path: A Grassroots Guide For the Folk Herbal Tribe by Jesse Hardin (I) A collaborative work
from several modern herbalists that explores modern folk herbalism and guides (and inspires) readers to re ect and nd
their individual herbalist voices to add to the collective.

27.The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism by Matthew Wood (I) A study of the rich history and underlying
framework of traditional Western herbalism stemming from an array of western traditions, including the language of
energetics; includes both theory and fascinating plant pro les.

28.Traditions in Western Herbalism Essays And Class Notes: Essential Information & Skills by Jesse Hardin (I) O ers
the work of a bevy of respected modern herbalists culled from Plant Healer conferences, o ered in four sections: Herbal
Practice, Clinical Skills and Therapeutics, Herbs and Actions, and Food, Wildcrafting, Self-Care & Sense of Place.

Historical Texts
29.A Modern Herbal Vol. 1 and A Modern Herbal Vol. 2 by Maud Grieve (B) Written in 1931 and a beloved classic,
presents a fascinating look at herbalism that is a blend of earlier sources like Culpeper alongside the herbal folklore of the
British Isles and modern (at the time) science and botany; includes an extensive A to Z compilation of plant pro les. Also
available online at Botanical.com.

30.Culpepers Complete Herbal by Nicholas Culpeper (I) Originally published in 1653 and still in print, details 411 herbs
and their uses, remedies, and cautions from Culpepers blend of Greek medicine and astrological herbalism. Also available
online at Archives.org.

31.Kings American Dispensatory by Harvey Felter and John Lloyd (I) The extensive materia medica of the Eclectic
physicians at the Eclectic Medical Institute, rst published in 1854. Also available online at Henriettes Herbal Homepage.

32.The American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy by Finley Ellingwood and John Uri Lloyd (I)
Published in 1919, an extensive materia medica arranged by ailments of the various body systems. Also available at
Henriettes Herbal Homepage.
33. The Eclectic Practice of Medicine
by Finley Ellingwood (I) Written in 1910,
a comprehensive guide to herbal and
other therapeutics for treatment of
disease in the Eclectic tradition.
Available online at Henriettes Herbal
Homepage.

Ayurveda
34.The Ayurveda Bible by Anne
McIntyre (I) Comprehensive
exploration of the science of Ayurveda,
its herbs, preparations, and formulas,
and Ayurvedic diagnosis and treatment.

35.The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs: A

Contemporary Introduction and
Useful Manual for the Worlds Oldest
Healing System by Karta Purkh Singh
Khalsa, Michael Tierra (I) Extensive
information on Ayurvedic healing and
using Ayurvedic herbs to support
wellness from two experienced
practitioners.

36.The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic

Guide to Herbal Medicine by David
Frawley and Vasant Lad (B) A great
introduction to Ayurvedic theory,
materia medica, and herbal
preparations and uses. The Earthwise Herbal by Herbal Academy teacher Matthew Wood

Traditional
Chinese Medicine
37.The Energetics of Western Herbs: A Materia Medica Integrating Western and Chinese Herbal Therapeutics, vol. 1
(4th Rev. Ed.) and The Energetics of Western Herbs: Vol. 2 (4th Rev. Ed) by Peter Holmes (I) Comprehensive look at
holistic herbalism through the lenses of Chinese and Greek herbal medicine, vitalism, and modern science, with an
emphasis on energetics; over 220 thorough and enlightening plant pro les.

38.The Way of Chinese Herbs by Michael Tierra (I) Informative yet easy-to-follow, details the uses of herbs used in
Traditional Chinese Medicine and how to integrate them into daily life, includes recipes and formulas.

39.The Web That Has No Weaver: Understanding Chinese Medicine by Ted J. Kaptchuk (I) A good starting point for
exploring the complex theories and practical framework of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

40.Western Herbs According to Traditional Chinese Medicine: A Practitioners Guide by Thomas Avery Garran (A) An
authoritative guide to using Western herbs in the TCM tradition; includes 58 plant monographs and describes how to use
Western herbs in Chinese formulas.

Native American Herbalism

41.Native American Ethnobotany by Daniel E. Moerman (I) A extensive and impressive work documenting the ways
North American native people have used 4,000 plants for food, medicine, ber, and dye. Also available as a searchable
online database.
42.Native Plants, Native Healing:
Traditional Muskogee Way by Tis
Mal Crow (B) Teaches how to
identify, harvest, and prepare
common plants of Eastern North
America and how to use them for
human ailments; emphasizes the
importance of spirit and intent to
honor the plants when wildcrafting.

43.Sacred Plant Medicine: The

Wisdom in Native American
Herbalism by Stephen Harrod
Buhner (I) Drawing from his own
experiences as well as careful
research, the author explores the
ways spirituality and herbalism can
overlap, and the sacred relationships
indigenous people cultivate with
plants.

Plant
Identi cation
and Foraging
44.Botany in a Day by Thomas J.
Elpel (B) Teaches a novel way of
identifying plants by observing their
plant family patterns and
characteristics, which often also
give clues to their edible or
medicinal usage.

45.Medicinal Plants of the

Mountain West by Michael Moore
(B) Covers the medicinal herbs
found in New Mexico, Arizona,
west Texas, Nevada, Utah,
Colorado, and California, more
than 100 species; it is both an
identi cation guide with
information on harvesting and
preparing herbs, and also a
materia medica on the medicinal
uses based on the authors deep
experience.

46.Medicinal Plants of the Paci c West by Michael Moore (B) Covers 300 species of medicinal plants from Baja
California to Alaska; an identi cation guide that also discusses harvesting and preparing herbs as well as extensive
information on their medicinal uses.

47.Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West (B) by Michael Moore Covers more than 100 species of medicinal
plants of rock and arid lands of the Western uplands; an identi cation guide that also discusses harvesting and preparing
herbs as well as well as extensive information on their medicinal uses.
48.Natures Garden by Samuel Thayer (B) Details 41 common North American edible plants, from identi cation and
harvest to preparation and use.

49.Newcombs Wild ower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb (B) Learn to identify owering plants of the northeastern
United States using the key system to answer
questions about shape and structure of the
plant parts.

50.Petersons Field Guide: Eastern/Central

Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster
and James A. Duke (B) Geared toward the
eastern and central United States and Canada;
plant photos organized by color; text outlines
plant traits, habitat, uses, and warnings for
more than 530 important medicinal plants.

51.Petersons Field Guide: Western Medicinal

Plants and Herbs by Christopher Hobbs, Steven
Foster, Roger Tory Peterson (B) Geared toward
the western North America; plant photos
organized by color; text outlines plant traits,
habitat, uses, and warnings for more than 530
important medicinal plants.

52.The Foragers Harvest by Samuel Thayer (B)

Details 32 more common North American
edible plants, from identi cation and harvest to
preparation and use.

Medicinal
Mushrooms
53.Medicinal Mushrooms: An Exploration of
Tradition, Healing, & Culture (Herbs and
Health Series) by Christopher Hobbs (B)
Describes the use of fungi for food and wellness in Eastern and Western cultures and details the bene ts of more than 100
species of edible fungi.

54.Mycelium Running by Paul Stamets (B) a fascinating and comprehensive look at mushrooms role in a healthy
ecosystem and how they can (and do) support the wellness of the planet; includes medicinal and nutritional information as
well as growing methods.

Cultivating Herbs
55.Homegrown Herbs: A Complete Guide to Growing, Using, and Enjoying More Than 100 Herbs by Tammi Hartung
(B) A beautiful book that pro les 101 herbs, describing their habitats, tips for propagation, cultivation and harvesting, and
culinary a medicinal uses; and covers garden design, soil building, gardening, making herbal preparations, and cooking with
herbs.

56.The Medicinal Herb Grower by Richo Cech (B) A guide to growing medicinal herbs organically, written in the authors
amusign and anecdotal style, covers growing and processing herbs for seed and for medicinal herbs.

57.The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer by Je Carpenter and Melanie Carpenter (B) The owners of Zack Woods Herb
Farm in Vermont share a vast amount of practical information covering all aspects of propagating, growing, harvesting,
drying, marketing, and selling medicinal herbs (and includes detailed plant pro les for 50 herbs), as well as how to manage
the business side of things.
Speci c Herbal Topics
58.Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by David Winston and Steven Maimes (I) A fantastic,
well-researched book that describes adaptogenic herbs, their use in various herbal traditions, and their actions and role in
supporting the human stress response and wellness; detailed monographs for 21 adaptogens and 19 nervine and
nootropic herbs that complement adaptogens include uses, actions, preparation, and dosage information.

59.Adaptogens in Medical Herbalism by Donnie Yance (A) Explores the authors holistic approach for using adaptogens
to support the bodys energy levels and response to stress and as a tonic to support the bodys wellness, includes 60 herbal
monographs and custom formulations.

60.Herbal Antibiotics by Stephen Harrod Buhner (I) A well-researched guide to using herbal antibiotics to build
immunity and protect against bacterial infections; includes detailed plant monographs and wellness protocols.

61.Herbal Antivirals by Stephen Harrod Buhner (I) A well-researched guide to using herbal antivirals to build immunity
and protect against viral infections; includes detailed plant monographs, herbal preparations, and wellness protocols.

62.Nutritional Herbology by Mark Pedersen (I) Describes the minerals and nutrients in herbs and presents in herbal
monographs the nutritional pro le, folk history and use, medicinal properties, and usage information for numerous herbs;
then delves into herbs for addressing de ciency and excess in the various body systems.

63.The Wild Medicine Solution by Guido Mas (I) With deft clarity, combines concepts from traditional herbalism with
history and mythology, modern herbal practice, and modern scienti c research to describe how aromatic, bitter, and tonic
herbs are uniquely suited to support our physiological wellness; includes recipes.

64.Winston & Kuhns Herbal Therapy and Supplements by Merrily Kuhn & David Winston (I) Combines traditional
herbalism and modern science to present traditional and modern use, botanical descriptions, constituents, recommended
usage, side e ects, and safety for 115 herbs.

Dietary erapeutics
65.Food as Medicine: The Theory and Practice of Food by Todd Caldecott (B) Using the theories of Ayurveda and
modern science, o ers practical nutritional guidance (and recipes) to support individual wellness.

66.The Healing Power of Minerals, Special Nutrients and Trace Elements by Paul Bergner (B) A great read on the role
of minerals and trace elements in our wellness, their dwindling availability in our modern food supply, and how to
replenish them in your diet.

Womens
Womens
Health
67.Breast Cancer? Breast
Health! The Wise Woman Way by
Susun Weed (B) O ers
information in the wise woman
tradition for maintaining breast
health or for supporting the body
after a breast cancer diagnosis,
including herbal and dietary
therapeutics and lifestyle
suggestions.

68.Down There: Sexual and

Reproductive Health by Susun
Weed (B) Walks through the
reproductive body parts (both
female and male) and describes
their healthy states and common
imbalances, then makes herbal,
alternative, and allopathic therapy
suggestions based on six steps of
healing: do nothing, collect
information, engage the energy,
nourish and tonify,
stimulate/sedate; use drugs; break
and enter.

69.Herbal Healing for Women by

Rosemary Gladstar (B) With
home remedies for the common
ailments women experience from
adolescence through menopause,
this health care manual empowers
women to support their wellness
with herbs; includes recipes and
preparation instructions as well as
an herbal materia medica.

70.Botanical Medicine for

Womens Health by Aviva Romm
(I) Dr. Romm and several other
herbalist contributors integrate
traditional herbalism and modern
science to describe medical and
herbal therapeutics in support of
womens health and common
conditions; materia medica includes a plants clinical indications and recommendations for safe use.

71.New Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way by Susun Weed (B) Supporting a woman through menopause the
wise woman way; organized by the six steps of healing mentioned above, o ers herbal solutions for a multitude of
symptoms and conditions that accompany menopause.

72.The Complete Womans Herbal by Anne McIntyre (I) A thorough reference book of simple and e ective herbal
remedies for health conditions and symptoms faced by women from puberty through menopause and elder years;
beautiful plant pro les discuss history, energetics, chemistry, and uses to give a thorough picture of the plant.

73.The Natural Pregnancy Book by Aviva Jill Romm (B) A comprehensive guide to pregnancy, the ailments a women
may encounter, and dietary suggestions and herbal therapeutics to promote wellness and ease the journey.

74.Wise Woman Herbal for the Childbearing Year by Susun Weed (B) In the wise woman tradition, shares simple and
safe herbal support prior to and during pregnancy to ease symptoms and promote health of mother and baby.

75.Women, Hormones, & the Menstrual Cycle by Ruth Trickey (A) Discusses common conditions and complex
disorders women face from puberty through menopause and dives into the endocrine system and hormonal replacement
therapy; o ers information on allopathic treatments as well as dietary and herbal therapeutics; includes a materia medica
organized by herbal actions.

Mens Health
76.The Male Herbal by James Green (I) A guide to herbal support for both preventative wellness and common conditions
boys and men may face in terms of their physical and emotional health; includes numerous herbs and remedies and how
to choose the appropriate herb based on a new constitutional model.

Childrens Health
77.Herbal Healing for Children by Demetria Clark (B) A practical guide, this book gives parents an introduction to
herbalism and teaches them how to make simple herbal remedies for common childhood conditions.

78.Naturally Healthy Babies and Children by Aviva Jill Romm (B) O ers easy-to-understand herbal and dietary
recommendations for the common health
conditions and symptoms children face as
babies through pre-adolescence.

79.Herbs for Childrens Health by Rosemary

Gladstar (B) This beloved herbalist shares
recipes and instructions for making herbal
remedies for common childhood ailments,
o ers clear dosing guidelines, and pro les 24
herbs especially suited for children.

Advanced
Herbalism and
Practice
80.A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs
by Kerry Bone (A) Explores the art and science
of making and herbal extracts and formulating
blends to help an advanced practitioner or an
herbal entrepreneur interested in
manufacturing products to take their art to a
new level.

81.Aromatherapy for Health Professionals,

4e by Shirley Price (A) A solid textbook for the
herbalist interested in essential oils that takes a
practical and studied look at essential oil science
and the foundations and context of safe use.
82.Clinical Botanical Medicine by Eric Yarnell, Kathy Abascal, and Carol Hooper (A) Geared toward the clinician,
discusses the use of botanicals for a long list of diseases and conditions, and includes information on safety, potential
toxicity, and herb-drug interactions.

83.Clinical Naturopathic Medicine by Leah Hechtman (A) Geared toward the clinician, takes a comprehensive look at
conditions a ecting body systems and the herbal, dietary, and lifestyle therapeutics that can be used to resolve them.

84.Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, 2e by Michael Heinrich (A) Explores the chemistry involved in
the interaction between herbs and the human body; covers basic basic plant biology, pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals
derived from plants, natural product chemistry, and herbs that are important in modern herbalism and phytotherapy.

85.Herbal Constituents: Foundations of Phytochemistryby Lisa Ganora (A) This herbal textbook explores the
chemistry behind how medicinal plants work in the body, yet is written with a holistic perspective by the author equally
adept with traditional herbalism and chemistry.

86.Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth by Sharol Tilgner (I) A resource for the herbal practitioner that
includes pro les of 192 herbs with dosage and safety information and herbal formulations for each body system.

87.Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence-Based Guide, vol. 1 and 2, by Lesley Braun and Marc Cohen (A) This
set provides foundational knowledge for safe clinical practice and evidence-based monographs detailing modern, science-
based uses and safety information for 132 herbs and supplements.

88.Medical Herbalism: The

Science and Practice of Herbal
Medicine by David Ho mann (I)
Great resource for those
interested in learning the science
of herbalism, explains the di erent
types of chemical compounds and
goes into great detail with
pharmacology, toxicity, and safety
issues, formulation, treatment
approach by body systems and an
extensive materia medica.

89.Planetary Herbology by
Michael Tierra (I) Explores
Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese
Medicine, and Western Herbalism
and integrates them for a practical
holistic approach to wellness; includes pro les of 400 Western medicinal herbs.

90.Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, 2nd ed by Kerry Bones and Simon Mills (A) Another comprehensive work
that explores the fundamentals of herbal medicine, o ers practical clinical guides for the safe and e ective use of herbs for
various conditions and body systems, and includes 50 detailed plant monographs.

91.Textbook of Natural Medicine by Joseph Pizzorno and Michael T. Murray (A) Geared for the clinician, discusses both
natural and western medical intervention, pro les the pharmacology of 80 herbs and natural agents as well as herb-drug
interactions, discusses numerous diseases and conditions and their pathophysiology and therapeutic rationale.

92.The Earthwise Herbal Repertory: The De nitive Practitioners Guide by Matthew Wood and David Ryan (A) Takes
a holistic approach to determining the appropriate herbal remedy for a particular person and condition by considering
personal constitution, energetics, and symptoms and cross-referencing that with characteristics of herbs; as with Woods
other books, this book is rooted in knowledge from multiple traditional herbalism systems.

93.The Herbalists Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy & Michael Phillips (I) Informal
but detailed exploration of the art of herbalism, how to become an herbalist, and why from an overview of the many
possibilities, to nding your niche, legal aspects, and more.
94.The Consultation in Phytotherapy by Peter Conway (A) Written from a UK perspective so not entirely applicable to
clinical practice in the US, but provides insightful information on e ective herbal consultation and practice.

95.The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic Herbal
Treatments by Alan Tillotson (I) Within the framework of Western herbalism, Ayurveda, and Traditional Chinese
Medicine, explores the body systems, details
individual herbs, and discusses the use of herbs
for various health conditions.

96.The Practicing Herbalist by Margi Flint (I)

The author and several clinical herbalist
contributors provide guidance for listening to
and observing a client, including reading the
face, tongue, pulse, and body, as well as
information on herbal and dietary therapeutics.

Safety and Herb-

Drug Interactions
97.AHPA Botanical Safety Handbook by Zoe
Gardner and Michael McGu n (A) Valuable
reference for gaining insight into the potential
contraindications and safety questions that may
arise about particular herbs in a clients speci c
situation; includes 500 herb pro les with safety
summary, literature review, side e ects,
toxicology, and drug interactions.

98.Herbal Contraindications and Drug

Interactions plus Herbal Adjuncts with
Medicines by Francis Brinker (A) Evidence-
based review of known herb contraindications
and herb-drug interactions.

99.Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions by

Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure,
Dwight L. McKee (A) Evidence based information on interactions for common herbal, nutrient, and drug therapeutics.

100.Meylers Side E ects of Herbal Medicine by J.K. Aronson (A) Textbook approach to the potential side e ects and
adverse reactions that can occur with herbs and with the combination of herbs and pharmaceuticals.

101.The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety by Simon Mills and Kerry Bone (A) Evidence-based guide presenting safety
information for 125 common herbs, including herb quality, herb-drug interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, and allergic
reactions.

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