There is a lot of misinformation on the internet about herbalism, herbal medicine and herbalists in general. Yet many people want to learn how to use herbs and herbal medicines safely. As a herbalist, I am often asked where I studied and where people can learn more. So, I created this page of the herbal books I recommend so that I can refer people interested in herbal medicine to this list. If you are formally studying herbal medicine, on a herbal medicine course, for instance, you will probably be given a suggested reading list. If you are trying to learn about herbal medicine or herbalism for fun or self-improvement, these are the herbal books that I think help to teach the basics of herbal medicine.
Some of my favourite herbal medicine books, in no particular order:
The Encyclopaedia of Medical Plants by Andrew Chevallier
Healing Spices, by Bharat Aggarwal
The Constituents of Medicinal Plants, by Andrew Pengelly
Herbal Treatment of Children – Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives, by Anne McIntyre
The Herbal Medicine-Maker’s Handbook – A Home Manual, by James Green
Practical Herbs (1 and 2), by Henriette Kress
Women, Hormones and the Menstrual cycle, by Ruth Trickey
Botanical Medicine for Women’s Health by Aviva Romm
The Essential Guide to Herb Safety, by Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
Clinical Examination Routines, Common Signs and Symptoms, Lecture Notes by P Farrell
An illustrated book on flora – Flora Botanica
The Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy by Simon Mills and Kerry Bone
The Alchemy of Herbs – Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies that Heal by Rosalee de la Foret
Adaptogens by David Winston
Stephen Buhners books – Herbal Antivirals and Herbal Antibiotics
If you’re interested in growing your own herbs you might like:
The Kew Gardener’s Guide to Growing Herbs by Holly Farrell
Drugs in Pots by Anne McIntyre
Grow your own Drugs by James Wong or Kindle version
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