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Herbal Remedies for Beginners: Prepare for Your Studies
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Resources & Recommendations
You will find most of the information you need to complete your studies within the course materials available on Canva and provided in class. That being said, we highly recommend obtaining copies of at least three pieces of herbal literature to be used as additional resources. As part of our programs, we would like you to begin or build up your own personal materia medica of notes on the herbs that you study. Because of the variable nature of herbal information, you’ll want to cross-reference your research using three different sources, at the very least.
The purchase of any additional books is not mandatory, and you can complete your program utilizing course materials only. If you do not wish to purchase materials, your local library will have herbal books on hand. Google Books even has some herbal textbooks available for free!
The purchase of any additional books is not mandatory, and you can complete your program utilizing course materials only. If you do not wish to purchase materials, your local library will have herbal books on hand. Google Books even has some herbal textbooks available for free!
Literature Suggestions
Beginner
A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster
A Modern Herbal volume 1 and 2 by Maud Grieve
Backyard Medicine by Julie Bruton Seal and Matthew Seal
Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel
Common Herbs for Natural Health by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier
Herbs & Things: Jeanne Rose’s Herbal by Jeanne Rose
Healing with the Herbs of Life by Lesley Tierra
Herbal Renaissance by Steven Foster
Holistic Herbal 4th Edition: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies by David Hoffmann
Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use by Rosemary Gladstar
Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb
Planting the Future: Saving our Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar
Sacred Plant Medicine by Stephen Harrod Buhner
The Ayurveda Bible by Anne McIntyre
The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to New World Plants by Matthew Wood
The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to Old World Plants by Matthew Wood
The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett
The Herbal Handbook by David Hoffmann
The Herbalist’s Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy Phillips
The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments by Alan Tillotson
The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by David Frawley
Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing by Michele E. Lee
Intermediate
Adaptogens by David Winston and Steven Maimes
African Holistic Health Laila Afrika
African Medicine: A Complete Guide to Yoruba Healing Science and African Herbal Remedies Volumes I & II by Tariq M Sawandi
Beginner
A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster
A Modern Herbal volume 1 and 2 by Maud Grieve
Backyard Medicine by Julie Bruton Seal and Matthew Seal
Botany in a Day by Thomas J. Elpel
Common Herbs for Natural Health by Juliette de Bairacli Levy
Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier
Herbs & Things: Jeanne Rose’s Herbal by Jeanne Rose
Healing with the Herbs of Life by Lesley Tierra
Herbal Renaissance by Steven Foster
Holistic Herbal 4th Edition: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies by David Hoffmann
Hoodoo Medicine: Gullah Herbal Remedies by Faith Mitchell
Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use by Rosemary Gladstar
Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
Newcomb’s Wildflower Guide by Lawrence Newcomb
Planting the Future: Saving our Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar
Sacred Plant Medicine by Stephen Harrod Buhner
The Ayurveda Bible by Anne McIntyre
The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to New World Plants by Matthew Wood
The Earthwise Herbal: Complete Guide to Old World Plants by Matthew Wood
The Gift of Healing Herbs by Robin Rose Bennett
The Herbal Handbook by David Hoffmann
The Herbalist’s Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy Phillips
The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments by Alan Tillotson
The Way of Herbs by Michael Tierra
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine by David Frawley
Working The Roots: Over 400 Years of Traditional African-American Healing by Michele E. Lee
Intermediate
Adaptogens by David Winston and Steven Maimes
African Holistic Health Laila Afrika
African Medicine: A Complete Guide to Yoruba Healing Science and African Herbal Remedies Volumes I & II by Tariq M Sawandi
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Recommended Herbs
From time to time, we may recommend various projects that require dried herbs. While these projects are optional, we believe that nothing can teach you more about herbs than working with them directly, so we hope you will participate if you are able. Many natural food stores and co-ops carry dried herbs at inexpensive bulk rates. If no resources exist near you, we suggest looking online to purchase your supplies.
Here’s a list of some other great in-person and online resources:
If you visit these websites, you will quickly see that there are hundreds of different herbs offered. To prepare for your studies, we suggest that you pick up a few of the following herbs. This is a narrowed down list of the herbs that we discuss in our online programs. Try focusing on a few that interest you the most. If you have herbs outside of this list already stored away, that’s great too! You’ll have plenty of recipes and projects in which to try them.
From time to time, we may recommend various projects that require dried herbs. While these projects are optional, we believe that nothing can teach you more about herbs than working with them directly, so we hope you will participate if you are able. Many natural food stores and co-ops carry dried herbs at inexpensive bulk rates. If no resources exist near you, we suggest looking online to purchase your supplies.
Here’s a list of some other great in-person and online resources:
- Herb Glossary in highlights tab of @Holistically_Amber
- Herbal profiles/medicinal properties of over 50+ herbs, updated daily
- Discounted non-toxic and organic herbs, food, clothing, and products
- Exclusive deals and products from partners
- Bulk organic herbs, mason jar storage, unbleached cheesecloth, honey
- Local Black-Owned Business
- Organic/non-GMO loose herbs/tea infusions, soaks, and aromatics
- Local Black-Owned Business
- Loose herbs and tea, tea pots, infusers, herbal books
- Large selection of bulk exotic tea and spice blends, tea pots, infusers, herbal books, thermometers, honey
- Bulk organic herbs, organic herbal supplement
- Organic loose herbs, essential oils, tea, soaks, storage, literature, & more
If you visit these websites, you will quickly see that there are hundreds of different herbs offered. To prepare for your studies, we suggest that you pick up a few of the following herbs. This is a narrowed down list of the herbs that we discuss in our online programs. Try focusing on a few that interest you the most. If you have herbs outside of this list already stored away, that’s great too! You’ll have plenty of recipes and projects in which to try them.
- Hibiscus flowers
- Calendula petals
- Raspberry leaf
- Valerian root
- Hawthorn berry
- Burdock root
- Rose petals
- Elderberry
- Nettle leaf
- Lavender flowers
- Lemon Balm
- Echinacea root
- Peppermint leaf
- Dandelion root
- Sage leaf
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Tools & Supplies
To participate in the workshops and recipes from the course, you will also need a few tools and other supplies. You may have many of these items at home already, or you can find most of them at your local grocery retailer or home goods store. Many larger grocery chains will have at least a small office and school supply section with notebooks and index cards, and an aisle with kitchen tools like strainers, glass bowls, and funnels. Amazon will carry most of these supplies if you are looking to shop online. Vodka or brandy for extracts can be picked up at your local liquor/grocery store.
To participate in the workshops and recipes from the course, you will also need a few tools and other supplies. You may have many of these items at home already, or you can find most of them at your local grocery retailer or home goods store. Many larger grocery chains will have at least a small office and school supply section with notebooks and index cards, and an aisle with kitchen tools like strainers, glass bowls, and funnels. Amazon will carry most of these supplies if you are looking to shop online. Vodka or brandy for extracts can be picked up at your local liquor/grocery store.
- Notebook and pens/pencils
- Index cards (we recommend using the larger 5x8's)
- 16 oz. glass canning jars
- Cheesecloth
- Strainer
- Large bowls
- Funnel
- Small 1 or 2 ounce glass bottles
- Natural waxed paper
- Raw honey
- Apple cider vinegar
- High proof brandy or vodka
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