Over the last ten years of studying herbalism I have read and collected a lot of books! There are some that are especially near and dear to my heart though. I reference them often, have corners dog eared and notes all over the pages. While it’s hard to pick favorites the ones listed below would be my top 5 recommendations for those wanting to start building their own herbal library.
- Rosemary Gladstar’s Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health – This was the first book on herbs that I bought years ago as a new mom and 12 years later I still read it. You can’t go wrong with any of Rosemary Gladstar’s books but this is a personal favorite.
- Stephen Buhner’s Herbal Antibiotics – I believe this book should be in all homes to reference when faced with bacterial infections especially ones that are antibiotic resistant. Stephen Buhner is also an expert on herbs for Lyme disease and has many books on the subject.
- Rachel Weaver’s Back Yard Pharmacy – I love Rachel’s simple teachings on herbs and folk remedies. She has spent many years as an herbalist treating her large family and Amish community in Pennsylvania. You’ll find many lost remedies in her books that your Grandmother might’ve used back in the day. I also love that she is a believer and infuses that into her books.
- Mary Bove’s Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants – This book is newer to my library (even though my copy is used) and it’s really a must have for mothers. Mary writes about nutrition, the immune system, herbal remedies and a little bit about homeopathy.
- The Modern Herbal Dispensatory – If you are looking for a good amount of information on how to make medicine from herbs then you’ll love this book! The plant profiles included are really nice to use as a reference too.
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