Recommended Herbal Books

This page shares a selection of herbal books that have informed Jennifer’s study and practice over time. These texts cover a range of topics, including herbal medicine, plant identification, preparation methods, and traditional approaches to working with medicinal plants.

The selection includes books on herbal medicine, ethnobotany, and plant identification across a range of traditions and regions.

The list includes both introductory and more advanced resources and is offered as a reference for those interested in continuing their own learning through reading and study.

Medicinal Plants & Foraging (desert southwest):

• Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West by Michael Moore
• Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West by Gregory L. Tilford
• Southwest Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 112 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by John Slattery
• Southwest Foraging: 117 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Barrel Cactus to Wild Oregano by John Slattery
• Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest (Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest)  by Charles W. Kane
• Sonoran Desert Food Plants: Edible Uses for the Desert's Wild Bounty  by Charles W. Kane
• Wild Edible Plants of Arizona by Charles W. Kane

 Medicinal Plants & Foraging (western states):

• Mountain States Medicinal Plants: Identify, Harvest, and Use 100 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness by Briana Wiles
• Medicinal Plants of the Western Mountain States by Charles W. Kane
• Wild Edible Plants of Colorado by Charles W. Kane

Herbal First Aid

• Herbal Medic: A Green Beret's Guide to Emergency Medical Preparedness and Natural First Aid by Sam Coffman
• The Natural First Aid Handbook: Household Remedies, Herbal Treatments, and Basic Emergency Preparedness Everyone Should Know by Brigette Mars
• Natural First Aid: Herbal Treatments for Ailments & Injuries/Emergency Preparedness/Wilderness Safety  by Brigette Mars

Rosemary Gladstar

• Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide
• Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
• Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal
• Herbal Healing for Women (A Guide to Holistic Healing)
• Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Healing for Men: Remedies and Recipes
• Herbs for Common Ailments: How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies for Home Health Care
• Herbs for Stress & Anxiety: How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies to Strengthen the Nervous System
• Herbs for Children's Health: How to Make and Use Gentle Herbal Remedies for Soothing Common Ailments
• Herbs for Long-Lasting Health: How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies for Lifelong Vitality
• Herbs for Natural Beauty: Create Your Own Herbal Shampoos, Cleansers, Creams, Bath Blends, and More

Herbal Medicine Making

• Fire Cider!: 101 Zesty Recipes for Health-Boosting Remedies Made with Apple Cider Vinegar by Rosemary Gladstar and Friends
• The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide by Thomas Easley and Steven Horne
• The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual by James Greene
• Master Recipes from the Herbal Apothecary by JJ Pursell

Thyroid and Adrenal

•  Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina and Stress Relief by David Winston
• The Adrenal Reset Diet by Dr Alan Christensen
• The Metabolism Reset Diet by Dr Alan Christensen
• The Thyroid Reset Diet by Dr Alan Christensen

Recommended for Your Library

• Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine New Edition: 560 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments by Andrew Chevalier

• The Earthwise Herbal Repertory: The Definitive Practitioner's Guide by Matthew Wood
• The Earthwise Herbal, Volume I: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants by Matthew Wood
• The Earthwise Herbal, Volume II: A Complete Guide to New World Medicinal Plants by Matthew Wood

• Herbal Antibiotics, 2nd Edition: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-resistant Bacteria by Stephen Harrod Buhner
• Herbal Antivirals, 2nd Edition: Natural Remedies for Emerging & Resistant Viral Infections by Stephen Harrod Buhner
• Natural Treatments for Lyme Coinfections: Anaplasma, Babesia, and Ehrlichia by Stephen Harrod Buhner
• Natural Remedies for Low Testosterone: How to Enhance Male Sexual Health and Energy by Stephen Harrod Buhner