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Plant Spirit Medicine: The Healing Power of Plants by
Eliot Cowan "Healing at the Spirit level with
the help of plant spirits.... This book is about
healing at the deepest and most fundamental level. Herbs
and plant medicine heal at the physical and emotional
level. Cowan has learned how to communicate with the
Spirit of all of life in the form of plant spirits and
collaborates with that Spirit to heal at the level that
transforms illness into health. Not about herbal medicine
or symptomatic intervention, this process is about
contacting the phenomenal power of love that is the Source
of life and in cooperation with this Source, determining
the underlying cause of imbalance, which manifests as
illness, and directing Spirit to provide the kind of
intervention that restores balance. This book is about
restoration of balance and health, a magical process and a
simple one; but this healing requires the kind of
sobriety, intentionality, and heart that Carlos Castaneda
alludes to in his books about shamanic journeying. Cowan
is a deeply committed healer who has traveled into the
awesome and sometimes fearful world of Spirit to bring
back wisdom for all of life. The book is an introduction,
filled with wondrous stories and enticing examples. Read
it if you want to enter more deeply into the mystery of
being and transformation. Read it if you want to be
astonished at possibilities that seem mythical but which
Cowan assures us are quite literally possible for anyone
willing to practice diligently. Read it if you just want
to be impressed with one man's journey into mystery.
Whatever your reason, if you're interested in the
possibilities of being fully human, I recommend that you
read this book." Reviewed by wholeworld@aol.com
Michael Martino from East Hartford, CT, USA |
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Sacred Plant Medicine : explorations in the practice of
indigenous herbalism by Stephen Harrod Buhner
"This book is the best book I have ever seen on sacred
herbalism. Unlike Eliot Cowan's book, this book goes
into much needed detail and tells how to physically heal a
person with a plant as well as emotionally. Stephen Buhner
has very good control over his writing and he makes the
reading fun as well as educational. I suggest this book to
those who want to have an in detail knowledge about herbs
and the spiritual healing that plants can have on all of
us." Reviewed by "a reader from Washington" |
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Jude's
Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care
Secrets (Living With Nature Series) by Jude C. Williams
"Indispensable!! I am an herbology student, and
my herbal and nutritional references are many, however,
this is the one book that I turn to more often than any
others. It gives complete herbal instructions in an easy
to use, fun format. I am purchasing copies for my teenage
daughters who seem to find something new in it everyday.
It is a book you should not be without. If you are looking
for a book with complete, effective herbal remedies for
not only your family, but for your household and pets-
LOOK NO FURTHER!! Jude, God bless you!" Reviewed by tarabky3 from Somerset, KY |
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Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating
Drug-Resistant Bacteria (Storey Medicinal Herb Guide)
by Stephen Harrod Buhner "Great Book! Stephen
Buhner continues the run of great books he has been giving
us with one of the best overviews in print of why bacteria
develop resistance to antibiotics. The book is
extremely user friendly and the herbs can be searched
individually or searched by resistant bacteria. Scientific
studies show how each herb has been tested against
particular resistant bacteria. Dosages, preparation and
use are all easy to find. A truly great book in an
important field. I highly recommend it!" Reviewed by
"a reader from Sandpoint, Idaho"Reviewer: A reader from
Sandoint, Idaho |
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Natural Alternatives to Antibiotics by John McKenna
"Mother Earth cures...
Natural alternatives, which are actually original cures.
In the current medical community antibiotics are becoming
less and less effective, for a number of reasons, so we
need to return to the natural cures and old ways. The
problem with this is- who knows which herbs, how to use
them, and what effects they have. This book is a great
beginning resource. Written by Dr. John McKenna, he
explains various methods for healing or treating. This
book contains case by case studies and results. It is not
difficult to believe that nature works better than
synthetic, it has always been that way. I recommend this
book, and studying Native American and Asian natural
healing methods. Please be responsible when choosing the
herbs recommended in this book. If possible, grow your own
(organically) and replant. Mother nature supplies the
ingredients, but we must replenish so that everyone may
enjoy the benefits. Enjoy the Natural Antibiotics book,
pick one up for a friend while your at it!" Reviewed by
Michelle Hall from Morgan, MN. |
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Jiaogulan: China's "Immortality Herb"--Unlocking the
Secrets of Nature's Powerful Adaptogen and Antioxidant
by Michael Blumert, Jialiu Liu LEARN ABOUT
THIS GREAT NEW HERB! Jiaogulan, China's Immortality
Herb, is full of information about this new herb (new in
the West anyway). I picked it up because I have high blood
pressure, and this herb is known to normalize blood
pressure, lower cholesterol, and help with general heart
health. The evidence of the herb's efficacy in treating
many health problems is impressive! And it's all backed up
with scientific studies. I have to admit, I ended up
buying the herb and using it, and it has helped me lower
my blood pressure without taking any heavy drugs. What a
relief! Read this book if you are at all interested in
improving your heart health!" Reviewed by Susanne from
Pinehurst, CA |
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The
Complete Ginseng Handbook: A Practical Guide for Energy,
Health, and Longevity by Jacques Moramarco
"The most complete ginseng book available today. I've
been an avid ginseng enthusiast for years. This book is
the most complete, comprehensive reference available on
ginseng. It takes the information in most other ginseng
books and compliments it with the most up-to-date
information available. A must for anybody into health,
fitness, herbs, well-being." Reviewed by DocRonDC@aol.com
from Rancho Mirage, California |
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Herbs of the Bible: 2000 Years of Plant Medicine by
James A. Duke "Must-Have" for Every
Herbalist, Spiritual Healer, etc! I was fortunate
enough to be able to read this book before it went to
press, as I was asked to give a quote for the back of the
book. It is thorough, well researched, and is a valuable
resource for scholars, healers, herbalists, historians,
spiritual healers, students - well, for everyone! Herbs
that were mentioned in the Bible are explained and
includes a look at how they are still used today. Anyone
familiar with Dr. Duke's work will want this on their
library shelf!" Reviewed by Rev. Dr. Lisa Waltz from
Delta, CO |
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Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs: 13 Vital Herbs You Need to
Disease-Proof Your Body, Boost Your Energy, Lengthen Your
Life by James A. Duke, Ph.D. "Dr. Duke
attributes his long, healthy life of more than 70 years to
a combination of good genes, good diet, and good luck-and
to 13 specific herbal supplements. In Dr. Duke's Essential
Herbs, this unchallenged leader in the field of herbs
shares his list of the 13 herbs he believes will help
almost anyone, regardless of age, improve and maintain
their health. Not just a collection of trendy supplements,
this is the personal prescription of "America's herbal
laureate." He provides information about each of the
supplements, along with herbal combinations, stories,
native lore, and dosages, and information on the different
forms an herb can take, from teas to tinctures. Much of
Jim Duke's internationally-recognized authority stems from
his three decades with the USDA. He has appeared in Time,
People, USA Today, and the New York Times, among others.
In Dr. Duke's Essential Herbs, the pre-eminent herbalist
offers valuable guidance for incorporating herbs into the
ultimate plan for healthy living." |
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The Green Pharmacy: The Ultimate Compendium of Natural
Remedies Form the World's Foremost Authority on Healing
Herbs by James A. Duke "Packed full of useful
medicinal plant information & stories. This book is an
excellent reference for anyone interested in herbal
healing. It's easy to read and difficult to put down. The
book is organized by disease states, instead of herbs and
their uses like most herbal books. You can find multiple
areas pertaining to each herb listed in the index. Dr.
Duke, with his vast experience and botanical knowledge,
created a fascinating book that includes many stories
about various herbs and people that he has meet during his
many travels and his work for the USDA. While some herbs
have numerous studies about their ingredients and effects,
Dr. Duke informs the reader about potentially useful herbs
for conditions from Allergies to Yeast Infections. And if
that wasn't enough, it includes a recap of Dr. Duke's life
and how he came to learn and love plants. His knowledge of
plants and their constituents is almost endless. Even well
read herbalist can learn something from Dr. Duke."
Reviewed by Peter A. Lundy RPh,MA (plundy3@hotmail.com)
from Muncie, Indiana |
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Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life
with Energy, Health, and Vitality by Rosemary Gladstar
"If you only buy one herbal, this should be it! I
own many herbal books, but this one stands head and
shoulders above all the others. Reading this book is
like walking into a house with treasures hidden at every
turn. Unlike other herb books I've read, Rosemary explains
how using herbs is not just a way of treatment, it is a
way of LIFE. She explains how herbs can become a part of
your nutrition, medication, beauty routine, garden and
home. All her recipes work fabulously well. They have
obviously been refined over the years and stood the test
of time. Her little life anecdotes which appear scattered
throughout the book are delightful, instructive and serve
to draw you further into her world. Her resource list at
the end of the book is extremely helpful. Thank you,
Rosemary, for sharing your world and love of plants with
us. I truly hope that this book will be passed down to my
kids and their kids and beyond (if it doesn't get too beat
up from being in the kitchen all the time!). Reviewed by
"a reader from Bay area, CA" |
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Herbal Healing for Women: Simple Home Remedies for Women
of All Ages by Rosemary Gladstar
"Rosemary Gladstar's Books - MUST READS... Rosemary
Gladstar's "Herbal Healing for Women" is at the top of my
list of 'must reads'. I've taken her herbal homestudy
course and read most of her books. As an herbalist student
I have shelves of herb-related books and this is one of my
favorites. Gladstar is one of the most respected
herbalists today. Her books are easy to read and
understand and full of helpful recipes. One problem with
many herbal books is that they only mention what certain
herbs are good for. Gladstar also explains how to use them
and simply enough for anyone to understand. When my very
pregnant daughter mentioned that her stretched skin felt
sunburned I went searching for help. I checked through all
my 'woman' herbals but only this book had a suggestion. I
found the recipe for "Pregnant Belly Oil" which was easy
to follow. The ingredients were easily found here at home
and in town. The best part of it all was it works
beautifully and smells great! .... Buy this book and use
it! You won't be disappointed." Reviewed byMary Ann
Hubbell from Logan, UT |
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Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Remedies for Men's Health
(Natural Health Handbooks) by Rosemary Gladstar
" loved it ... much needed herb book dealing with
men's issues...A+ " Reviewed by Kishori Green from Salt
Lake City, UT |
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Rosemary Gladstar's Herbs for the Home Medicine Chest
by Rosemary Gladstar "Herbs to always have on hand.
Rosemary Gladstar truly knows her subject matter. She
has perfected the way to individualize health concerns and
write detailing the herbal treatments for that area. In
this book, however she has given us the most important and
the most "universal" (in terms of their diverse uses)
herbs that we should always have on hand. I don't think it
was an accident that her name is Rosemary. Good work Ms.
Gladstar." Reviewed by Jamin Condou from Whittier,
CA
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Male Herbal Health Care for Men by James Green
"One Stop Shopping on Herbs Specific for Men... The
sub-title for this book is "Herb Care for Men & Boys" but
the book does far more than this. Its is an excellent
source of information about specific ailments afflicting
men and what can be done about them. His style of writing
is most enjoyable as the topics, herbal suggestions with
recipes, and use of technical herbal terminology is
presented in a real home-style fashion. Reading it made me
think of an old friend who was giving good natured advice
to me. There are sections on how to pick the right herb,
how to prepare the herbs (infusion, decoction, etc), on
Wholistic way of life vs Allopathic MD treatments, a
pictorial glossary of the herbs, informative glossary, and
wonderful folklore & herbal recipes for most every male
complaint. There is so much no available on "women's"
complaints & herbal treatments, but so very little on the
male counterpart." Reviewed by Derek (hermes8@backinsf.com)
from San Francisco, CA |
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Healing Wise (Wise Woman Herbal Series) by Susun S.
Weed "What a powerful book! It has
changed the way I feel towards modern medicine, the chaos
in my life, and even my backyard. The seven featured
common weeds are given voices and distinct personalities.
For instance, dandelion speaks from this book with a
charming and joyous French accent. My medicine cabinet has
fewer pharmaceuticals these days and an increasing
assortment of odd little bottles of tinctures, oils, and
salves that I have had great fun making from plants I have
found within walking distance of my home. The voice of
Wise Woman wisdom rings throughout this book and I find
myself turning to this book for solutions to my various
discomforts instead of calling the doctor." Reviewed by
Margaret C. Goddard from Kingston, NY "Healing
Wise is in my top five herbal texts... Written simply
and effectively, Healing Wise is one of the very best
herbal texts I have come across. Weed's emphasis on a
small number of herbs having the ability to do a great
many things is important--it is a "back to basics"
approach, one that I feel is essential in this day of
"more, better, best". Though I utilize many other herbals,
Healing Wise is the book I usually grab first. Thank you
Ms. Weed for opening my eyes (and heart) a little wider to
the world around me, I am grateful." Reviewed by "a reader
from Utah". |
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Wild Woman's Garden: 7 Radical Weeds for Women Over 40
by Jillian Van Nostrand, Christie V. Sarles "Wild,
wonderful and weedy. Jillian and friends have written
a friendly herbal companion for women in midlife. This
book is succinct- seven herbs, each with a drawing and a
page of information, followed by information on the
growing and preparing of herbs. Wild Woman's Garden covers
all aspects of these herbs, from sowing the seeds to using
them for your health. Yet you are not overwhelmed with too
much information. Now I can't wait to enter midlife so I
can be a Wild Woman!" Reviewed by Andrea Crowley (andreamidwife@hotmail.com)
from Attleboro, MA. |
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Medicine Grove: A Shamanic Herbal by Loren Cruden
"Marvelous medicine from Loren Cruden... As an
herbalist, I am always looking to expand my knowledge of
the plant world. Its great to know textbook uses of herbs
and one can be quite successful in employing these
techniques however, to learn directly from the plants is a
true blessing and a healer's dream. Loren Cruden directs
us to do this in her fabulous book, Medicine Grove. She is
undoubtedly in tune with nature and while I believe she is
gifted in this area, I also believe she consciously works
at it. She generously shares her knowledge in this book,
making it possible for all of us to re-connect with the
spirits of the plant world. Thank-you Loren! In addition
to spirit world connection tips, there's an excellent
materia medica, tips for growing herbs and forms for
applying medicinal herbs along with many unusual herbal
tidbits included in the appendices. While I have a rather
large herbal library, this is an outstanding addition. Put
this book beside Eliot Cowan's Plant Spirit Medicine -
they're a powerful pair!" Reviewed by "a reader from
mountains of N.C." |
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The Ancient and Healing Art of Chinese Herbalism by
Anna Selby "Highly
recommended as a reference for Alternative Medicines.
This book, by Anna Selby is the definitive guide for
anyone interested in healing oneself in the "traditional"
sense. Long before man discovered writing, the use of
Chinese Herbs as a source of medicine and other uses, was
widely used throughout modern-day China. This fantastic
book describes vividly the ancient "tools" of Chinese Herbalism and how to incorporate them into everyday
"modern" life. Filled with amazing facts and references
concerning this ancient art, Anna Selby cleverly describes
how to put this valuable medicinal tool to work for you in
the 20th century. Filled with dozens and dozens of
illustrations, this valuable book is not only a good
reference to Chinese medicine, but a practical, day-to-day
guide on how to incorporate this ancient healing art into
your everyday life." Reviewed by danjf@juno.com from
Massachusetts |
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Pdr for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference for
Herbal Medicines, 2nd Ed) by Medical Economics Staff
"Better than the 1st Edition... This new edition
of the PDR for Herbal Medicines goes beyond the first
edition, published in December of 1998. While the first
edition was somewhat limited by dated, unreferenced
information, this one is much more up-to-date and includes
recent references to the literature, such as the St.
John's wort interactions with indinavir and cyclosporin
that were just published this year. Each entry gives a
botanical overview, describes actions and pharmacology,
and discusses indications and usage in various medical
traditions. There is information on clinical trials, and
more material on herb/drug interaction, precautions,
contraindications, adverse reactions, and dosage. Having a
complete herbal reference is a necessity for physicians
and other health-care providers in today's world - whether
they want to include some herbals in their armamentarium
or merely wish to head off possible herb-drug interactions
among the patients who are treating themselves."
Reviewed by Jerry Cott from College Park, MD |
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