Herbalism

Non-fiction works on the study of using plants and other natural remedies for medicine and health. Covers holistic healing, ayurvedic medicine, traditional Chinese herbalism, naturopathy, aromatherapy, massage therapy, hydrotherapy, holistic healing, homeopathy, and other similar remedies and practices.

Non-fiction books discussing herbalism or herbs are often nicknamed "Herbals"

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Herbalism Books

Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide

Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual [An Herbalism Book]

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide

Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods & Remedies That Heal

Body into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care

Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants

The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal: Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies

The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines

The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated with the Latest Developments in Herbal Science

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Lists

Hedgewitch Book of Days by Mandy Mitchell

The Herbal Alchemist's Handbook by Karen Harrison

Kitchen Witch - Part 1 of Many

104 books — 10 voters

The Cannabis Spa at Home by Sandra Hinchliffe

Sandra's World of Cannabis

5 books — 1 voter

The Kitchen Witch Companion by Sarah Robinson

Witchcraft on a Shoestring by Deborah Blake

The Witch's Herbal Apothecary by Marysia Miernowska

Planting the Future by Rosemary Gladstar

Kitchen Witch - Part 2 of many

102 books — 4 voters

The Witch of the Forest's Guide to Natural Magick by Lindsay Squire

The Witch and the Wildwood by Sarah Robinson

Data Governance Warriors by Terry Allen Helm

Rebirth of Witchcraft by Doreen Valiente

Kitchen Witch - Part 4 of Many

81 books — 5 voters

Stalking the Healthful Herbs by Euell Gibbons

Incredible Wild Edibles by Samuel Thayer

Favorite Edible and Medicinal Plant Books

39 books — 5 voters

Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask by Mary Siisip Geniusz

The Tradition of Household Spirits by Claude Lecouteux

Kitchen Witch - Part 3 of Many

103 books — 6 voters

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Quotes Tagged “Herbalism”

“ Once upon a time, we were Africans involved in a unique lexicon of beliefs, lore, stories, and customs that were designed to help integrate us into an environment filled with plants, animals, elements, and a complex array of spirits. With the advent of slavery, the physical bond with the motherland was broken, but like seeds lifted from a ripe plant by wind, we found fertile ground in distant lands elsewhere. ”
― Stephanie Rose Bird, Sticks, Stones, Roots & Bones: Hoodoo, Mojo & Conjuring with Herbs

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“ …it can be helpful to think of herbalism in America as a stool with three legs; one Indigenous, one African, and one European. ”
― Rebecca Beyer, Wild Witchcraft: Folk Herbalism, Garden Magic, and Foraging for Spells, Rituals, and Remedies

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