Reference Library
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A Working Herbal Dispensary: Respecting Herbs as Individuals
BookLucy Jones · 2023 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1801520423
Beautifully illustrated materia medica covering 108 herbs with individual characters and medicinal virtues. Emphasises treating dietary and lifestyle factors alongside herbal prescribing.
Immune Resilience: The Foundation for Optimal Health
BookAviva Romm · 2022 · Avery · ISBN 978-0593329597
Evidence-based herbal and nutritional strategies for immune system optimisation.
Plant Medicine: A Collection of the Teachings of Herbalists Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw
BookChristopher Hedley, Non Shaw, Guy Waddell · 2022 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807253
Comprehensive compendium of Hedley and Shaw's teachings covering physiomedicalism, Galenic humoral medicine, and clinical herbal practice. Edited by Guy Waddell.
Self-Sufficient Herbalism: A Guide to Growing, Gathering and Processing Your Herbal Dispensary
BookLucy Jones · 2021 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807055
First definitive guide to growing, wild harvesting and preserving medicinal herbs for a working dispensary. Covers environmental sustainability and quality control.
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 5: Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology
BookJill Stansbury · 2021 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603588577
Covers immune conditions, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, ear/nose/throat. Completes Stansbury's comprehensive five-volume clinical formulary series.
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4: Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management
BookJill Stansbury · 2020 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603588560
Covers cognitive and neurologic conditions, emotional and psychiatric conditions, and pain management with herbal formulas.
Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 1: Herbs, Hormones, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Menopause
BookHananja Brice-Ytsma, Adrian McDermott · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1911597704
In-depth clinical textbook on herbal approaches to gynaecological conditions. Covers hormones, PMS and menopause in detail.
The Energetics of Western Herbs: A Materia Medica Integrating Western and Chinese Therapeutics (4th ed.)
BookPeter Holmes · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807420
Definitive integration of Western and Chinese herbal energetics across two volumes. Covers actions, indications, and therapeutic context in depth.
Herbal Therapeutics: Specific Indications for Herbs and Herbal Formulas
BookDavid Winston · 2019 · Herbal Therapeutics Research Library · ISBN 978-0965851817
Practical guide to specific indications, energetics and formulation based on traditional Eclectic and Cherokee knowledge.
Evolutionary Herbalism: Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature
BookSajah Popham · 2019 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1623173135
Integrates spagyric, astrological and physiological frameworks for holistic herbal practice. Recommended for deeper energetic understanding.
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 2: Circulation and Respiration
BookJill Stansbury · 2018 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603587983
Covers cardiovascular and respiratory conditions with evidence-based herbal formulas. Part of Stansbury's landmark five-volume clinical series.
Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1: Digestion and Elimination
BookJill Stansbury · 2018 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603587075
Covers the gastrointestinal system, liver, gallbladder, urinary system, and skin. Practical formulary with clinical herbal formulas by naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury.
Adrenal Thyroid Revolution
BookAviva Romm · 2017 · HarperOne · ISBN 978-0062476593
Integrative approach to adrenal and thyroid conditions with herbal and lifestyle protocols.
Botanical Medicine for Women's Health
BookAviva Romm · 2017 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0702070747
Comprehensive evidence-based reference covering herbal medicine for the full spectrum of women's health conditions. Core clinical text.
Healing Lyme: Natural Healing of Lyme Borreliosis and the Coinfections Chlamydia and Spotted Fever Rickettsioses
BookStephen Harrod Buhner · 2015 · Raven Press · ISBN 978-0970869630
In-depth herbal protocols for Lyme disease and co-infections. Highly regarded clinical reference.
Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm
BookStephen Harrod Buhner · 2014 · Bear & Company · ISBN 978-1591431350
Explores the deeper ecological and medicinal relationships between plants and humans.
Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine
BookKerry Bone, Simon Mills · 2013 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443069925
Gold standard clinical phytotherapy text. Includes evidence grading and safety profiles.
Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine
BookKerry Bone, Simon Mills · 2013 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443069925
The definitive clinical phytotherapy textbook. Covers pharmacology, evidence base, and clinical application for all major herbs. Essential core reference.
Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition
BookJoseph E. Pizzorno, Michael T. Murray · 2012 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-1437723335
Comprehensive reference for naturopathic and integrative medicine. Covers disease-specific nutritional, botanical and lifestyle protocols with extensive evidence-based citations. Essential clinical reference.
Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
BookStephen Harrod Buhner · 2012 · Storey Publishing · ISBN 978-1603429900
Comprehensive guide to using herbs against resistant bacterial infections. Covers protocols, mechanisms and dosing.
Women, Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle
BookRuth Trickey · 2011 · Melbourne Holistic Health Group · ISBN 978-0646394381
Definitive clinical text on female reproductive health, menstrual disorders and herbal/nutritional interventions. Essential for women's health practice.
Herbal Contraindications and Drug Interactions
BookFrancis Brinker · 2010 · Eclectic Medical Publications · ISBN 978-1888483079
Comprehensive herb-drug interaction reference. Essential safety resource.
The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to New World Medicinal Plants
BookMatthew Wood · 2009 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556437793
Companion volume covering North American and New World herbs with energetic and clinical detail.
The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants
BookMatthew Wood · 2008 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556436925
In-depth energetic and clinical materia medica for European and Mediterranean herbs. Synthesis of traditional and modern herbalism.
The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men and Boys
BookJames Green · 2007 · Crossing Press · ISBN 978-1580911726
Men's health herbal medicine — conditions, herbs, formulation and lifestyle approaches.
Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief
BookDavid Winston, Steven Maimes · 2007 · Healing Arts Press · ISBN 978-1594771583
Authoritative reference on adaptogenic herbs, mechanisms, and clinical use.
British Herbal Compendium Vol 1 & 2
BookPeter Bradley · 2006 · British Herbal Medicine Association · ISBN 978-0903032094
Clinical monographs aligned with BHP standards. Widely used in UK herbal practice.
Phytotherapy: A Quick Reference to Herbal Medicine
BookUlrich Brendler, Joerg Gruenwald, Christof Jaenicke · 2006 · CRC Press · ISBN 978-0849319167
Quick clinical desk reference with evidence-based summaries.
The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety
BookSimon Mills, Kerry Bone · 2005 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443071676
Definitive reference for herb safety, contraindications and herb-drug interactions.
A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs
BookKerry Bone · 2003 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443072437
Practical guide to formulation, dosing and combination of liquid herbal extracts.
Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
BookDavid Hoffmann · 2003 · Healing Arts Press · ISBN 978-0892817498
Comprehensive clinical phytotherapy reference covering actions, indications, and pharmacology.
Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies
BookDavid Hoffmann · 2002 · Element Books · ISBN 978-0007145621
Accessible yet thorough guide to Western herbalism covering systems, actions, materia medica and remedies. Excellent general reference.
Weiss's Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition
BookRudolf Fritz Weiss, Volker Fintelmann · 2000 · Thieme · ISBN 978-3131024824
Classic German phytotherapy textbook, translated into English. Comprehensive clinical guide covering indications, dosages and pharmacology for major medicinal herbs. A foundational European herbal medicine reference.
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual
BookJames Green · 2000 · Crossing Press · ISBN 978-0895949905
Comprehensive practical guide to preparing herbal medicines — tinctures, teas, oils, salves, and more. Widely used as a teaching text.
Botanical Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research
BookMelvyn Werbach, Michael Murray · 2000 · Third Line Press · ISBN 978-0961855055
Condition-focused clinical research summaries for practitioners.
Saw Palmetto for Men and Women
BookDavid Winston · 1999 · Storey Publishing · ISBN 978-1580170871
Focused clinical guide to Saw Palmetto — indications, dosing, and evidence.
Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers
BookStephen Harrod Buhner · 1998 · Siris Books · ISBN 978-0937381861
Historical and practical guide to herbal fermentation traditions and medicinal properties.
The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicine
BookMatthew Wood · 1997 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556432323
Foundational text blending traditional Western, Native American and homeopathic perspectives on plant medicine.
The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia
BookBritish Herbal Medicine Association · 1996 · British Herbal Medicine Association · ISBN 978-0903032070
UK standard pharmacopoeia for herbal medicines. Quality standards and therapeutic guidance.
Chanchal Cabrera's Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing
BookChanchal Cabrera · 1996 · Contemporary Books · ISBN 978-0809231348
Herbal and holistic approaches to fibromyalgia management. Combines botanical, nutritional and lifestyle medicine.
Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences
BookMatthew Wood · 1992 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556431173
Historical and philosophical foundations of vitalist herbal medicine.
A Modern Herbal
BookMargaret Grieve · 1931 · Jonathan Cape · ISBN 978-0486227986
Classic and foundational reference covering botanical, chemical, pharmacological and folk uses of hundreds of herbs. Widely considered a cornerstone of Western herbalism.
