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Recommended Reading

Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
by Valerie Worwood

A great, comprehensive introduction  to the art and science of Aromatherapy and  essential oils ...buy now

The Crystal Bible
by Judy Hall

We can not keep this one on the shelf!  This  book is packed with information about crystals and stones including spiritual, emotional and physical effects. Includes gorgeous photographs for easy identification ...buy now

Earthly Bodies and Heavenly Hair
by Dina Falconi

If you are interested in making your own herbal beauty products this is the book for you...buy now

Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants
by Mary Bove

Mary Bove does it again with this great little guide to using diet, herbs and supplements to support the health of your little one...buy now

Healing Lyme
by Stephen Harrod Buhner

Just when we thought it was impossible for us to love and respect him more than we already do, Buhner hits us with this one!  An absolutely fascinating journey into the life and times of the spirochete responsible for this debilitating disease.  Everything you ever wanted to know about the organism, the way the disease is spread and alternative approaches to dealing with it. Especially helpful for those of us dealing with chronic Lyme.  Included is his core herbal protocol with tons of information about the specific herbs used and their actions on the body systems affected by those nasty critters. Also includes herbs to take for prevention for those in Lyme infested areas. Bravo!...buy now

Healing Wise
by Susun Weed

If you want to know a great deal about 7 little herbs, most of which are likely growing in your yard as you sit here reading this - you've come the the right place. Thorough, entertaining, unorthodox, Susun Weed will teach you 50 things you may not have known about dandelions and much, much more. Includes many wonderful recipes and instructions for making your own herbal products. You may find her philosophy out there, but her herb information is as solid as it gets...buy now

The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook
by James Green

Veteran herbalist James Green has written this must have book for those venturing into the exciting and varied world of making their own herbal products. Filled with practical information and step by step instructions on making your own infusions, decoctions, tinctures, infused oils, salves, balms, poultices, fomentations and more. There's a process involving a jar, some brandy, some string and an orange that is so cool, I won't spoil it for you here...buy now

Herbal Antibiotics
by Stephen Harrod Buhner

Prepare to be unnerved.  Stephen Buhner presents us with a rather sobering look at the fascinating world (who knew it could be?) of bacteria and antibiotic resistance.  Presenting us with amazing facts that throw an interesting new light on the overuse of antibiotics. Teeming with information about herbal antibiotics and synthetic ones. A thoroughly eye-opening read...buy now

The Herbal Body Book
by Stephanie Tourles

Recipes for all manner of natural, easy to make body care products including facial steams, nail butters, masks and moisturizing lotions. Lock yourself in the kitchen with this one on a Sunday and have fun!...buy now

Herbal for the Childbearing Year
by Susun Weed

Suggestions for increasing fertility, strengthening the female reproductive system and information about herbs that are safe to use before during and after pregnancy. Ms. Weed does it again...buy now

Herbal Healing for Women
by Rosemary Gladstar

What's not to love? An indispensable book by the Fairy Godmother of the American Herbal Renaissance about women.  Contains simple and thorough instructions for making all sorts of herbal preparations as well as descriptions of dis-ease in different body systems and herbal and dietary alternatives for dealing with them. Includes an especially handy materia medica in the back, giving a fuller explanation of many of the individual herbs used.  Many useful suggestions for addressing all of our amazing and varied womanly concerns. An invaluable resource for women who want to get to know our specific allies in the plant world...buy now

Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer
by Donald Yance

An amazingly well written and ground breaking book on alternative cancer treatments.  With detailed descriptions of herbs, supplements and dietary approaches to cancer, this is always our first recommendation to anyone who is dealing with the disease...buy now

Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions
by Francis Brinker

Extremely useful and interesting account of most of what they know so far about herb/drug interactions.  The book is well arranged, easy to navigate and includes listings of drug interactions with vitamins and minerals.  An important reference book for anyone using or recommending herbs to others...buy now

Herbal Menopause Book
by Amanda McQuade Crawford

Natural therapies for women in their menopausal years...buy now

Herbs for Hepatitis C and the Liver
by Stephen Harrod Buhner

A comprehensive look at HCV and some effective alternative therapies.  Great for practitioner or patient...buy now

Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal
by David Hoffmann

"Well, it's the best all around herbal in the world." This was what Stephan said when I asked him for a few sentences on our David Hoffmann favorite.  Detailed descriptions of the body systems and an extensive materia medica make this a must for anyone who is studying Western herbalism....buy now

Little Herb Encyclopedia
by Jack Ritchason

An alphabetical listing of over a hundred herbs with all of the common health problems they can be used for presented. Tons of information. Overwhelming and lots of fun, you'll go back to this one again and again...buy now

Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
by David Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG

This is the newest Hoffmann herbal book and it blows the rest out of the water.  From principles and practices to specific approaches for each body system plus an extensive Materia Medica.  This book is absolutely amazing!!!...buy now

Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West
by Michael Moore

If this is an area of herbalism you are interested in, read this book.  Michael Moore (an authority on medicinal herbs of the desert southwest ) delights with science, practical applications and wry humor...buy now

Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West
by Michael Moore

Once again, Michael Moore fully satisfies brains that are clamoring for herbal information. A great book to pick up if you live in this area, are going to visit this area or are just looking for a whole lot of information about medicinal herbs of the mountain west and want to be entertained while learning...buy now

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
by Michael Moore

Can't get enough of him now, can you?  We can't either. Another indispensable reference guide to the plants of the western part of the United States by the grizzled old herbal veteran...buy now

Natural Remedies for Dogs and Cats
by CJ Puotinen

Informative book on restoring and insuring the health of our pets using diet and herbs...buy now

Naturally Healthy Hair
by Mary Beth Janssen

An A to Z of natural hair care. Full of recipes for making your own shampoos, conditioners, hair rinses and hair oils...buy now

Naturally Healthy Skin
by Stephanie Tourles

Contains hundreds of recipes for natural skin care products including ones that address issues such as psoriasis, acne, eczema, sunburn, and dry skin...buy now

New Menopausal Years: The Wise Woman Way
by Susun Weed

Whether you are going through menopause or not, this is a fascinating read. Susun Weed outlines all of the health concerns that menopausal women face and presents an extensive spectrum of options. Filled with inexpensive, safe, effective remedies... buy now

Peterson Field Guides-Edible Wild Plants

If you are interested in checking out the fascinating world of wild edibles, this is a great place to begin. In an easy to use format, this field guide is small enough to carry into the field but big enough to contain all of the information you are looking for. Lists specific food uses of many commonly found and easy to harvest wild plants...buy now

Peterson Field Guides-Eastern/Central
Medicinal Plants and Herbs

Another chapter in the very popular Peterson Guidebook series, this book tells you how to identify and use wild plants for medicine. Contains important listings of plants that are poisonous...buy now