We started a 20 Books for ... in 2020 series with a post on How to Read More this year.
Following 20 Books for Personal Growth in 2020 we have 20 Books for Herbalists in 2020.
Herbalism is "the art and science of using herbs for promoting health and preventing and treating illness. It has persisted as the world's primary form of medicine since the beginning of time" with "75% of the world's population still rely primarily upon traditional healing practices, most of which is herbal medicine. "
Below are some books we have read/own (with the [*]), and others we look forward to reading.
20 Books for Herbalists in 2020
1. Herbal Medicine - Dian Dincin Buchman, Ph.D. *
Classic bestselling book on herbs, now completely revised and updated to include all the latest information and discoveries in the world of herbs. Learn how to use herbs to relieve headaches, flu, alleviate muscle pain, stop allergies and change the way you look and feel. And see why this book has sold over 220,000 copies.
2. American Indian Healing Arts - E. Barrie Kavasch
American Indian Healing Arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history, and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers by herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch. Here are the time-honored tribal rituals performed to promote good health, heal illness, and bring mind and spirit into harmony with nature. Here also are dozens of safe, effective earth remedies—many of which are now being confirmed by modern research.
3. The Nurse Herbalist - Martha Matthews Libster
Herbalism, the study and application of medicinal plants, is nursing practice. Herbal remedies are essential elements of nursing and midwifery care. Nurse-herbalists partner with plants to provide human comfort with plants as a catalyst for change. Step by step, element by element-fire, air, water, earth, and ether-this comprehensive textbook guides you in the creation and implementation of your own holistic nurse-herbalist practice plan.
4. The Plant Healer's Path - Jesse Wolf Harden
The Plant Healer’s Path is the first of two volumes by Jesse Wolf Hardin, cofounder of Plant Healer Magazine, with enchanting tales, medicinal plant profiles and favorite herbal recipes by Kiva Rose, as well as contributions by David Hoffman, Phyllis Light, Paul Bergner and more. Hardin tackles topics vital to an effective, empowered herbal practice, including many never addressed before, with suggestions for taking control of and enjoying our lives, and tips that can benefit herbalists and non-herbalists alike.
5. The Complete Medicinal Herbal - Penelope Ody
Here is a full-color guide to the healing properties of herbs, with more than 120 medicinal herbs and their therapeutic properties included. Penelope Ody’s guide is essential for natural healthy enthusiasts and herbalists.
6. Alkaline Herbal Medicine - Aqiyl Aniys
Gives insight into many of the herbs used to reverse disease in Dr. Sebi's African Bio Mineral Balance. It covers scientifically supported properties, preparation, doses and dosages, and how to combine herbs. Alkaline Herbal Medicine also addresses alkaline foods on the Dr. Sebi nutritional guide, along with other aspects of the electric alkaline diet.
7. Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms - Paul Stamets
After years of living in awe of the mysterious fungi known as mushrooms-chefs, health enthusiasts, and home cooks alike can't get enough of these rich, delicate morsels. With updated production techniques for home and commercial cultivation, detailed growth parameters for 31 mushroom species, a trouble-shooting guide, and handy gardening tips, this revised and updated handbook will make your mycological landscapes the envy of the neighborhood.
8. Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World - Paul Stamets
A manual for the mycological rescue of the planet. That’s right: growing more mushrooms may be the best thing we can do to save the environment, and in this groundbreaking text from mushroom expert Paul Stamets, you’ll find out how.
9. Natural Health Remedies - Janet Maccaro PhD *
Finding a natural health reference book written from a Christian perspective can be a challenge—until now. Dr. Janet Maccaro presents a "self-care manual" of remedies for conditions from acne to zoonosis, and she shows you the healthiest foods, herbs, vitamins, and minerals for good health.
10. The Home Apothecary - Stacy Dugliss-Wesselman
An apothecary is a skilled craftsperson who compounds herbal mixtures that enhance health and beauty. Put aside the modern world of tricky marketing and harmful chemicals and create your own apothecary solutions. They’re fresh, safe, and effective—and many are made from the wholesome ingredients already in your kitchen and garden.
11. Man Heal Thyself - Queen Afua
Man Heal Thyself: Journey to Optimal Wellness is a global call to wellness addressed to men. Are you concerned with diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, impotency and premature death? Do you want to attract and maintain healthy relationships? Author Queen Afua introduces the states of man and provides a 12-week Master Plan for men to transform and evolve from a Man in the various states of dis-ease into a Supreme Man of Optimal Wellness.
12. Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs - Scott Cunningham
Expanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world. With over 400,000 copies in print, this reference book is a must for all who perform natural magic. It features illustrations for easy identification of every herb, in addition to common names, use, and rulership.
13. African Holistic Health - Llaila Afrika
"A great amount of research in a highly organized manner. It is of vital importance to the African-American and the world community. This information is essential for professionals and everyone to utilize in lifestyle and to self." (William Richardson, M.D., Atlanta Clinic for Preventive Medicine, GA)
14. The Complete Textbook of Holistic Self Diagnosis - Llaila O. Afrika
A simple to use diagnosis methods for non-professionals, professionals, and children. Instructions on how to identify diseases and their causes revealed by the fingers, fingernails shape, lips, teeth, tongue, nose, ears, eyes, eyebrows, face, hair, sex positions, feet, etc. There are many illustrations, charts, tables, chemical test, and many body signs of sickness. This book has do it yourself step-by-step skills to lead you to a disease diagnosis. It has instructions that explains the nutritional causes of High Blood Pressure, laboratory Blood Test result, and Urine and Saliva analysis. No science background is required to learn the simple and easy to use diagnosing methods.
15. Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit - Queen Afua
Through extraordinary meditations, affirmations, and rituals rooted in ancient Egyptian temple teachings, Queen Afua teaches us how to love and rejoice in our bodies by spiritualizing the words we speak, the foods we eat, the spaces we live and work in, and the transcendent woman spirit we manifest. Sacred Woman gives us a program of spirit rejuvenation and creativity consciousness. Queen Afua summons us to enter the Gateways of Initiation, where she blesses us with the exact tools we need to bring our beings into true harmony with the earth and the cosmos.
16. Kemetic Diet: Food for Body, Mind and Spirit - Muata Ashby
The Kemetic Diet is a program of conscious living that is based on the teachings and lifestyle of the Ancient Africans who lived in Kemet, the land today is referred to as Ancient Egypt. The ancient Kemetics were the healthiest people in the ancient world and their medical knowledge was renowned in ancient times.
17. Heal Thyself for Health and Longevity - Queen Afua
This is a highly spiritual take on the raw food diet and live juice fasting, and also includes some cooked natural dishes and herbal remedies as well. A do-it-yourself guide and recipe book for everyday people who desire to begin and maintain a holistic lifestyle.
18. Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers: The Secrets of Ancient Fermentation - Stephen Harrod Buhner
This is the first comprehensive book ever written on the sacred aspects of indigenous, historical psychotropic and herbal healing beers of the world.
19. Deep Nutrition - Catherine Shanahan, M.D.
Physician and biochemist Cate Shanahan, M.D. examined diets around the world known to help people live longer, healthier lives—diets like the Mediterranean, Okinawa, and “Blue Zone”—and identified the four common nutritional habits, developed over millennia, that unfailingly produce strong, healthy, intelligent children, and active, vital elders, generation after generation. These four nutritional strategies—fresh food, fermented and sprouted foods, meat cooked on the bone, and organ meats—form the basis of what Dr. Cate calls “The Human Diet.”
20. The Herbal Apothecary - JJ Pursell
Start your path to natural wellness with the safe, trusted advice found in The Herbal Apothecary. With the guidance of naturopath JJ Pursell, you will learn how to safely create your own remedies using plants you know and love. Incorporating traditional wisdom and scientific information, The Herbal Apothecary provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to plant-based medicine.
Have you read any of these books? Have any suggestions to add? Let us know in the comments below – We love talking books! (not quite as much as food ... but it's pretty high up there!)
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