Yaaaa, the AI generated herbalism content is engulfing hard copy publishing as well as the web, the search engines, etc. A lot of the books are fluff, with not enough info to be of any use. Your pack of 5 books is a pretty good selection.
The American Herbal Products Association (about 350 member companies) put out a Botanical Safety Handbook that has data on about 500 herbs. It's published by CRC press, which has put out reference books in lots of different fields. I have the 2013 edition, and would like a newer one, because tons has been discovered about the transport and metabolism of molecules since then.
For anyone who's ready to take a bite into the phytochemistry, Lisa Ganora put out a fairly readable book called Herbal Constituents.
Go ahead and get it! Her own store is down, and you'd have to order manually, or maybe get it second hand or from a bookstore.
The 2nd edition had gotten printed in a hurry, perhaps, so she put the references list online at her site - link at the bottom of this page. https://www.herbalconstituents.com/book
If you're into extracting, she has info on the polarity of molecules and solvents that is helpful.
I found the whole thing to be more readable than all the other chemistry books with which I have tortured myself over the years. :-D
I actually have the second edition and reference that one! So, you’re totally good to get the second edition. This text is favorite, if you love research and evidence-based discussion you’ll be geeking over it!
Ya I’m a nurse who stays home with my children now, and I’ve learned that small children and pregnant/nursing women can barely take anything so I’ve turned to more natural/herbal remedies. The books I’ve read have always left my nurse brain wanting more specifics like contraindications, dosages, ages, safe for pregnancy etc. This book seems like a good one.
Do it! Write that book! I would definitely buy it. I enjoy the way that you present your articles, they are written in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. I have no doubt I would enjoy a herbal book from you. Here's my stamp of encouragement- go after it 🙂
Hello! I would like to express my gratitude for your humanitarian efforts... I have some of these mentioned books and I agree. You may also find: HERBAL FORMULARIES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, by Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND invaluable...She has Five Volumes in this series.
A couple years ago, I did some hunting to get a good deal on that set. Dr. Stansbury's work is arranged by organ systems, and then each section has a formulary of the herbs she uses in her formulations to treat the diseases in that category. It makes each volume a stand-alone within those specialties.
What the set needed more than anything was a cumulative index, and Chelsea Green publishing has a link to it
I was lucky enough to study under David and his book was my first go to. I also suggest Aviva Romm’s Botanical Medicine for Women’s health for this list. And in case anyone has a few extra dollars to support a legend David Hoffmann he’s suffering through pancreatic tumors at the moment and has a gofundme going
82% is insane. Thank you for sharing. I recently reached out to my aunt in Cameroon( West Africa) to start writing down herbs she used for various ailments. She inherited this knowledge from her mother, my late grandma. I am hoping she writes it all down and shares with me and my sisters.
Definitely top books on my shelf as well. I don't think anything can replace clinical mentorship and direct plant relationships to truly learn about plant medicines, but these are top books to support another important aspect of learning. For medicine making I also really love James Green's Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook. For plant ID I appreciate Thomas Elpel's book, cards, and website.
AI herbal books are truly frightening! I have most of these on my shelf. Matthew Wood is great as well- a lottle more esoteric, Energetic Herbalism by Kat Maier, and the new Herbal Canine by Rota Hogan. We have to be more diligent amd discerning than ever!
Thank you for this list! I’ve been trying to build my knowledge base and my library but I’m really struggling with finding too many books that only have very basic information and zero depth.
Many of Michael Moore's writings and courses from The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine are free to download on https://swsbm.org/resources/ and I've been told he's got a lot of good stuff there!
I love book lists! Medical Herbalism was one of the first books I bought after dabbling in folk medicine for years. It is such a cherished member of my bookshelf! I appreciate the other recs too. I’ve seen them on other’s shelves before but I appreciate the depth of your descriptions.
Mathew Wood as well as Jill Stansbury. Plant id books from Michael Moore and Scott Kloos. These reference books are the most well thumbed. Margi Flints is also an excellent book for clinicians
Yaaaa, the AI generated herbalism content is engulfing hard copy publishing as well as the web, the search engines, etc. A lot of the books are fluff, with not enough info to be of any use. Your pack of 5 books is a pretty good selection.
The American Herbal Products Association (about 350 member companies) put out a Botanical Safety Handbook that has data on about 500 herbs. It's published by CRC press, which has put out reference books in lots of different fields. I have the 2013 edition, and would like a newer one, because tons has been discovered about the transport and metabolism of molecules since then.
For anyone who's ready to take a bite into the phytochemistry, Lisa Ganora put out a fairly readable book called Herbal Constituents.
My eye has been on Lisa Ganora’s book! I told myself to get through the phytochemistry section in Medical Herbalism before getting it 😅
Go ahead and get it! Her own store is down, and you'd have to order manually, or maybe get it second hand or from a bookstore.
The 2nd edition had gotten printed in a hurry, perhaps, so she put the references list online at her site - link at the bottom of this page. https://www.herbalconstituents.com/book
If you're into extracting, she has info on the polarity of molecules and solvents that is helpful.
I found the whole thing to be more readable than all the other chemistry books with which I have tortured myself over the years. :-D
Thank you, this very important to know now days. 🙏💯🙌✨️
You're very welcome!
For Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy would the second edition be okay too or is the first edition the best?
I actually have the second edition and reference that one! So, you’re totally good to get the second edition. This text is favorite, if you love research and evidence-based discussion you’ll be geeking over it!
I was looking at The Herbal Safety one as well! I wasn’t sure if there was more than one edition of that one.
Okay great thank you!
Ya I’m a nurse who stays home with my children now, and I’ve learned that small children and pregnant/nursing women can barely take anything so I’ve turned to more natural/herbal remedies. The books I’ve read have always left my nurse brain wanting more specifics like contraindications, dosages, ages, safe for pregnancy etc. This book seems like a good one.
Do it! Write that book! I would definitely buy it. I enjoy the way that you present your articles, they are written in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. I have no doubt I would enjoy a herbal book from you. Here's my stamp of encouragement- go after it 🙂
Hello! I would like to express my gratitude for your humanitarian efforts... I have some of these mentioned books and I agree. You may also find: HERBAL FORMULARIES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, by Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND invaluable...She has Five Volumes in this series.
Thank you,
Trudy
A couple years ago, I did some hunting to get a good deal on that set. Dr. Stansbury's work is arranged by organ systems, and then each section has a formulary of the herbs she uses in her formulations to treat the diseases in that category. It makes each volume a stand-alone within those specialties.
What the set needed more than anything was a cumulative index, and Chelsea Green publishing has a link to it
https://www.chelseagreen.com/wp-content/uploads/HerbalFormularies_index_finalpages_07_25_22_lores.pdf
I agree.
I was lucky enough to study under David and his book was my first go to. I also suggest Aviva Romm’s Botanical Medicine for Women’s health for this list. And in case anyone has a few extra dollars to support a legend David Hoffmann he’s suffering through pancreatic tumors at the moment and has a gofundme going
https://www.gofundme.com/f/giving-back-to-a-legend-stand-with-david-hoffmann
82% is insane. Thank you for sharing. I recently reached out to my aunt in Cameroon( West Africa) to start writing down herbs she used for various ailments. She inherited this knowledge from her mother, my late grandma. I am hoping she writes it all down and shares with me and my sisters.
Definitely top books on my shelf as well. I don't think anything can replace clinical mentorship and direct plant relationships to truly learn about plant medicines, but these are top books to support another important aspect of learning. For medicine making I also really love James Green's Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook. For plant ID I appreciate Thomas Elpel's book, cards, and website.
AI herbal books are truly frightening! I have most of these on my shelf. Matthew Wood is great as well- a lottle more esoteric, Energetic Herbalism by Kat Maier, and the new Herbal Canine by Rota Hogan. We have to be more diligent amd discerning than ever!
I would also add the brilliant book by my colleage Lucy Jones - Self Sufficient Herbalism. She continues to be an inspiration in my own practice.
Thank you for this list! I’ve been trying to build my knowledge base and my library but I’m really struggling with finding too many books that only have very basic information and zero depth.
Thank you - just ordered some books for my no AI library
Many of Michael Moore's writings and courses from The Southwest School of Botanical Medicine are free to download on https://swsbm.org/resources/ and I've been told he's got a lot of good stuff there!
I love book lists! Medical Herbalism was one of the first books I bought after dabbling in folk medicine for years. It is such a cherished member of my bookshelf! I appreciate the other recs too. I’ve seen them on other’s shelves before but I appreciate the depth of your descriptions.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Mathew Wood as well as Jill Stansbury. Plant id books from Michael Moore and Scott Kloos. These reference books are the most well thumbed. Margi Flints is also an excellent book for clinicians