Herbalism 101: Plant Medicine Books for Beginner Herbalists

My journey into herbalism began with a handful of insightful and inspirational books, and yours can too! Here are a pick of my favorite books for absolute beginners.

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Healing Herbs for Women: Deb Soule
The Essential Book of Herbs: Reader's Digest
Healing Herbal Teas: Sarah Farr
Backyard Medicine: Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal
The Herbalist's Bible: Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal
Eyewitness Handbooks - Herbs: Leslie Bremness
Herbal Antivirals: Stephen Harrod Buhner
Herbal Antibiotics: Stephen Harrod Buhner

[rayosborne]

God says that he put the herbs on the earth to heal us.

[sandrajacobs]

I'm pleasantly surprised. Your pleasant voice and well spoken words, calming and well educated. Thanks for this lovely video. I'm from South Africa and have a few books, but it's somehow not easy to get well written books for the herbs and plants we grow here. But I'm not giving up.

[suepalmer]

So happy to find your channel. Thank you very much.

[virginiabur]

I just bought the Healing Teas book on your recommendation! My daughter is studying Herbalism and we were just talking about tea making. Also, that’s a beautiful guitar behind you. I have a few myself 🎶

[Jean-eypm]

Was introduced to your channel by Hippy Chick Off Grid Maine & love your presentation. I am very interested in herbs both culinary & medicinal, & am setting up herb garden for the first time. Your content will prove invaluable in this endeavor. Thank you for sharing your knowledge! Am now subscribed & will catch up on viewing all videos.

[NoraLuzCalugas]

Herb Books with pictures & drawings, Excellent Recommendations 🆗️

[cynthiahamblin-perry]

Lovely presentation! I have a few of the same books and many more. I love used book sales and have found some great herbal books there: The New Encyclopedia of Flower Remedies by Clare G. Harvey, The Complete Herbal Sourcbook by David Hoffman, The Herbal Tea Garden by Marietta Marshall Marcin and Herbalism in Real Life Plant Magic by Christine Buckley. Can't go wrong with any books by Rosemary Gladstar! I love Deb Soule's book and Stephen Harrod Buhner. There are so many great books out there!

[suebaszler]

I really enjoy your videos. I love watching how fellow Mainers garden! Thank you for the book list, I have a few but want to add to my library. Over the past 8-10 years I've been adding more herbs to my garden and blending my own teas. Something I really love doing. Keep up your important work, you have a wonderful way of sharing your knowledge.

[dianatoo]

What an excellent video. Would you share where you buy your seeds to plant? Thanks for showing these books. It's so helpful to see before buying. ☺️👍

[shunwilliams]

Thank you so much for sharing this amazing video ❤❤❤

[christineguttadauria]

Agree wholeheartedly with the recommendation for Backyard Medicine! I keep having to buy new copies as I loan that book out and it never seems to come back. I’d also suggest any of Susun Weed’s books, even for novices. And above all, for those who’ve fallen deeply in love with plants as healers, Matthew Wood is the writer to seek out, especially The Book of Herbal Wisdom.

[Jackie]

Thank you for these recommendations, just subscribed 😊Im just starting out on my herbalism journey

[Kimber]

I have just found you while looking for herbal remedies for dog conjunctivitis. I will stop by a second hand bookstore today and see if I can find any of these books. thank you.

[tristinchristenson]

I buy a lot of herbal encyclopedias type books on thrift books online. Im a in person shopper so as I am parusing through a book store, I double check i cant get it cheaper there. Lot of times i have gotten 40 dollar books for half price or even cheaper.