The following books have been authored by AHG members. Where possible, we have linked the following thumbnail images to the catalog of Powell's independent bookstore in Portland, Oregon. Others are linked to Amazon.com and other independent sources.

 

Herbs & Influenza: How herbs used in the 1918 flu pandemic can be effective today
Kathy Abascal, JD, RH (AHG)
The Eclectic physicians successfully treated victims of the 1889 and the 1918 influenza pandemics with herbs. This book describes in detail the plants they used, how they determined which herb to use, and how they dosed the medicine. The book also covers current uses of these plants as well as existing research and safety data. 194 pages, 16 illustrations, 5 photographs.

 

The Herbal Menopause Book
Amanda McQuade Crawford
This book offers a wealth of natural self-care therapies for women during the "Change". Drawing on the author's extensive practice as an herbalist, this comprehensive volume provides dozens of specific herbal remedies and other natural therapies for women facing the health issues that arise in premenopause, menopause, and postmenopause.

 

 

Healing Medicine: A Complete Guide to Safer Healing
Steve Blake
Created in response to the growing need for a safer and more effective health care system, Healing Medicine provides natural self-care solutions that teach you how to create a lifetime of health without drugs. We need a new medical system that starts with guarding our health, continues with safer, natural approaches, and is completed with powerful medical techniques. Reduce your risk of chronic diseases such as cancer and heart disease. Learn to cleanse and strengthen body systems. Dozens of medicinal plants are introduced as part of integrated medicine Carefully researched with hundreds of references for further study. Avoid the secret dangers of food processing. Discover a deeper diagnosis that reveals the true causes of disease. Learn to avoid the perils of modern medicine. Find out how to prevent stress and dynamically relax. A very thorough analysis of the state of modern medicine...a very balanced approach - Charles Inlander, author of Medicine on Trial. 

 

A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs: Herbal Formulations for the Individual Patient
Kerry Bone
This clinical guide and practical reference is ideal for those who use and combine liquid herbal remedies for the individual needs of the patient. With three introductory chapters, 125 monographs, and various glossaries and appendices, it covers the fundamental concepts of using liquid herbals, including how the remedies are made, quality issues, and dosage guidelines. The monographs include full prescribing information that covers actions, indications, contraindications, warnings and precautions, interactions, side effects, dosage, traditional usage, pharmacological research, clinical studies, and full references. 

 

Peterson Field Guide for Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Christopher Hobbs & Steven Foster
Christopher is easily the most prolific writer among all herbalists. He is a California state licensed acyupuncturist,skilled in both Western and Chinese herbal medicine. He is also a botanist and scientist. Presently he is a new father of a beautiful son, Orion by his lovely partner, Junko, who is of Japanese descent. Of no small accomplishment, Christopher, together with herbalist, Steven Foster completed the landmark Peterson Field Guide for Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs published by Houghton Mifflin. This is a phenomenally beautiful 443 page book crammed full of some 500 species of herbs with 530 beautiful color photographs. It is ideal to take on a hike through any of the Western states both for both identification as well as traditional usage. 

 

Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing
Chanchal Cabrera
Chanchal Cabrera, an internationally known herbalist who had fibromyalgia herself, shares her holistic healing program that will help you lessen symptoms and achieve lasting wellness through herbs, diet, and other natural approaches. The book includes essential information on herbal remedies as well as nutrition, sleep management, therapeutic massage, visualization, and light therapy. 

 

 

The Practicing Herbalist
Margi Flint
Hard-bound to lay flat. Gorgeous calligraphy by Kay Parent. Fully indexed, How to set up an Office, Book clients, Computer suggestions, Book keeping, Consultation questions and answers with stories to share. Protocols, quick notes on vitamins, amino acids and enzymes and more...........The second half is focused on Body Assessments, symptoms, colors, lines and marks... 

 

 

Natural Therapy for Your Liver
Christopher Hobbs
Natural Therapy for Your Liver offers practical, up-to-date information about effective ways to regain and maintain optimal liver health. As liver disease has skyrocketed to the fourth leading cause of death in the United States, this timely guide is needed more than ever. The book details: clinically tested herbal remedies for a variety of liver-related ailments, from hepatitis C and cirrhosis to acne and PMS; therapeutic liver flushes, cleanses, and other natural methods for maintaining liver health; specific dietary recommendations for ten different liver-related disorders, and much more.

 

Medical Herbalism
David Hoffmann
By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal. Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques. With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices. 

 

Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians
Patricia Kyritsi Howell
This concise guide to medicinal plants of the Southern Appalachians includes: botanical descriptions of 45 native plants, historical and current uses in herbal practice, detailed, easy-to-follow medicine making instructions; unique recipes for syrups, liniments, digestive bitters and more. It also includes step-by-step ethical harvesting guidelines, and bloom and harvest calendars.

 

 

The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety
Simon Mills & Kerry Bone
Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions. 

 

The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook
Alan Tillotson
Published by Kensington Publishers, New York. An excellent herbal by one of our esteemed members. It is oriented around integrating Eastern and Western herbal systems and herbs.

 

 

 

American Herbal Pharmacopoeia Monographs
Roy Upton, AHG
Forget about German commision E monographs or any others produced elsewhere. This is a monumental work in progress each monograph numbering approximately 30 pages on a single herb in beautiful full color. These individual monographs constitute a definitive resource for manufacturers, authors and others who have special interest in specific herbs. Complete detailed presentation from the most current scientific to ancient traditional usage of a select number of important herbs in trade. Presently available: Hawthorn Leaf with Flower; Valerian Root; Astragalus Monograph; Schisandra Berry;Reishi Mushroom; Goldenseal root; Bilberry Fruit; Ashwagandha; Black cohosh; Black Haw Bark; Chaste Tree Fruit; Cranberry Fruit; Willow Bark; Hawthorn Leaf and Flower and many others to come. These beautiful monographs are produced with industry sponsorship with no controls over content. The major sponsor is Ira Goldberg, president of Threshold enterprises who ongoingly endows Roy and his full staff of collaborators from around the world to produce these outstanding monographs. It is a major contribution worthy of our full support. 

 

Women's Health in Complementary and Integrative Medicine: A Clinical Guide
Tieraona Low Dog & Marc Micozzi
This book covers the most common areas of concern in women's health. It provides a truly integrative approach, showing when, how, and for whom complementary/integrative therapies can benefit women in continuity with their regular medical care. This is an evidence-based, clinically-oriented book that presents the background and range of complementary and alternative therapies related to common medical conditions and functional complaints and disorders. It summarizes and analyzes scientific studies on the safety and efficacy of these therapies for various womens health conditions. Each chapter includes a description of commonly used treatments, discussions of safety issues (including adverse effects and drug interactions), a comprehensive summary and methodological assessment of clinical trials on the subject (with animal and in vitro data included as appropriate), and advice on counseling patients. 

 

Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy
Simon Mills & Kerry Bone
This book provides a detailed, practical and, where possible, research-based rationale for the use of herbal treatments in a wide variety of clinical conditions and problems. Through the filter of current scientific literature, the authors have reevaluated traditional use of herbal remedies and present realistic guidelines for modern practice. A uniquely authoritative guide to applying herbal medicines as serious options for the treatment of some of the most troublesome conditions seen today.

 

Vaccinations; A Thoughtful Parents Guide
Aviva Jill Romm
Deciding whether or when to vaccinate a child is one of the most important--and most difficult--health-care decisions a parent will ever make. The recent increase in the number of vaccinations recommended and the concurrent controversies about whether vaccinations are safe or even effective have left many parents confused and concerned. Midwife, herbalist, and mother of four, Aviva Jill Romm sifts through the spate of current research on vaccine safety and efficacy and offers a sensible, balanced discussion of the pros and cons of each routine childhood vaccination. She presents the full spectrum of options available to parents: full vaccination on a standardized or individualized schedule, selective vaccination, or no vaccinations at all. Negotiating daycare and school requirements, dealing with other parents, and traveling with an unvaccinated child are covered in detail. The book also suggests ways to strengthen children's immune systems and maintain optimal health and offers herbal and homeopathic remedies for childhood ailments. Emphasizing that no single approach is appropriate for every child, the author guides parents as they make the choices that are right for their child. 

 

The Natural Pregnancy Book
Aviva Jill Romm
Reading THE NATURAL PREGNANCY BOOK is like having your own personal herbalist and midwife at your side. Expertly written by Aviva Jill Romm, who has been providing family-centered natural health care for almost 20 years, it was one of the first books to explore botanical medicine and pregnancy. In this revised and updated edition, Ms. Romm thoughtfully follows the woman's journey from conception to birth, focusing on natural health. She describes herbs that can promote and maintain a healthy pregnancy (along with those you should avoid during your term) and the basics of a healthy diet, with an emphasis on natural foods. THE NATURAL PREGNANCY BOOK is a complete guide for the woman who envisions a safe pregnancy without technological intervention, as nature intended. 

 

Naturally Healthy Babies and Children
Aviva Jill Romm
Yearning for natural ways to care for their children, many parents seek techniques that do not require the invasive procedures and medications often associated with Western medicine. In NATURALLY HEALTHY BABIES AND CHILDREN, midwife and herbalist Aviva Romm offers an A-to-Z handbook that addresses common health issues of children, from newborns to preadolescents. Aviva's whole-child approach integrates herbal remedies, nutrition, hygiene, and alternative health techniques with supportive, informed parenting. From anemia to whooping cough, each entry includes herbal, dietary, and general recommendations, including tips on when to pursue professional medical care. Indispensable reading for families seeking safe, effective ways to practice healing techniques at home. 

 

A Kid's Herb Book
Lesley Tierra
An herbal for teaching kid's of all ages about the wonderful lore and uses of herbs. While not a new book it is newly presented on this site and should be of interest to many who would like to introduce young children to the wonderful world of herbs. This book is beautifully illustrated with fanciful herbal stories and songs by Michael Tierra.

 

 

Healing With the Herbs of Life
Lesley Tierra
This completely revised and updated book takes a complex subject and makes it accessible. It synthesizes the great herbal traditions of China and India with Western herbology, and offers clear, concise explanations of how and why herbs heal. Step-by-step instructions for creating your own herbal remedies are given, as well as therapeutic approaches you can do at home, and easy-to-follow guidelines for gathering, preparing, purchasing, and storing herbs.

 

 

Planetary Herbology
Michael Tierra
A major work integrating the herbal traditions of the East with those of the West by the bestselling author of "The Way of Herbs." This practical handbook and reference guide is a landmark publication in this field. For unprecedented usefulness in practical applications, the author provides a comprehensive listing of the more than 400 medicinal herbs available in the west, classified according to their chemical constituents, properties and actions, indicated uses and suggested dosages.

 

 

Herbal Therapy & Supplements: A Scientific & Traditional Approach
David Winston
A unique, handbook-sized, clinical reference that provides easily accessible and clinically relevant monographs of herbs and nutritional supplements for use by all health care providers. This quick-access reference provides assessment guidelines to assist the provider in monitoring for adverse effects, toxicity, or drug-herb interactions.. The monographs provide information regarding action, current use, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, contraindications, side effects, long-term safety, and use in pregnancy/lactation/children. The monographs also include extensive listings of references and research for each herb and supplement. This extremely thorough and user friendly book gives the reader exactly what he or she needs to use herbal medicine with assurance. 

 

The Way of Chinese Herbs
Michael Tierra
This is an introduction to the ancient Chinese system of healing, with instructions for buying, preparing and using Chinese herbs. Also including the use of Western herbs, the book covers their use as preventative treatments, as health supplements, and for common problems from headaches to cancer. 

 

 

 

Herbal Therapeutics: Specific Indications for Herbs & Herbal Formulas
David Winston
A concise, practical guide to the use of many individual herbs and herbal formulas, including both teas and tinctures. The information is based on David's years of clinical experience and the book is of benefit to the layperson or the professional.

 

 

  

Saw Palmetto
David Winston
Saw palmetto, best known today for easing prostate discomfort, has been used for generations to treat a vast array of ailments in men and women. This powerful herb boosts the immune and endocrine systems and combats male and female infertility, ovarian pain and cysts, urinary tract and lung problems, weak libido, anorexia, cystic acne and possibly even male baldness. 

 

 

Herbal Medicine, Healing & Cancer
Donald Yance
More and more people who have been diagnosed with cancer or related illnesses embrace alternative medicines, and seek out holistic practitioners who use vitamins, herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, and acupuncture to treat the disease. This long-awaited book by Donald Yance--one of the nation's most respected herbalists--is a major contribution to the literature of natural healing and cancer.

 

 

Clinical Botanical Medicine
Eric Yarnell, Kathy Abascal, and Carol Hooper
Unlike many herbal texts, this one does not strive for completeness but instead considers a limited number of important conditions and herbs in great depth, reviewing not only the herbs with substantial research support but also discussing modern application of traditional herbalism including overlooked and underused but still effective herbs. This text aims to deepen and broaden clinical knowledge not serve as an encyclopedic reference.

 

  

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism
Matthew Wood
Describes concepts from herbal medicine, homeopathy, and Native American medicine, making clear how simpling works, how specific medicines operate, and discussing various laws which will be familiar to homeopaths.

 

 

   

The Nature of the Whole: Holism in Ancient Greek and Indian Medicine
Vicki Pitman, RH (AHG)
Dr. Dominik Wujastyk of University College, London writes in his Foreward to the book: "...Vicki Pitman dives deep into the Greek tradition of Hippocrates, the father of Western medicine, to discover whether the roots of holism can be found there. If such roots can be found, then perhpas we can say that Modern Establishment Medicine has lost something important that it once had...Pitman's thesis is distnguished by several features: orginality, scholarly integrity, and accessibility. Perhaps the most important is its historical probity. Pitman grapples with the original texts of Greek and Indian medicine, refusing to simplify, refusing to take anybody' elses word for their meaning. In doing so Pitman has produced a study which is factually trustworthy, serious and true to the traditions in explores."

 

Natural Medicine: What You Need To Know To Make It Work For You!
Pat O'Brien, CAY, CCH, AADP, AHG
Learn very specific and detailed clinical/practitioner level advice on diagnosing, treating, and reversing disease using herbal medicine and nutrition/diet, how to spot disease patterns including early symptoms that indicate the beginning of the disease process, and one's genetic predisposition towards disease!  Clinical treatment recommendations are covered.

 

 

Herbs for All
Merry Lycett Harrison, RH (AHG)
Herbs for All is for everyone who is curious about herbs and wants to learn more about them. Written by a highly qualified and experienced teacher and herbal practitioner, it answers a wide variety of questions and offers useful information, recipes, advice and tips to cooks, gardeners and those seeking reliable information on the benefits of herbs in diet and healthcare.

 

 

Herbal Body Book
Jeanne Rose
A second edition, here is the book that takes over where "Herbs & Things" leaves off.  This book is the second in the Jeanne Rose Herbal Series*, covering the plants that are used externally for a healthy, natural and beautiful body. The recipes cover caring for the face, hair and body perfect for aromatherapists and casual users alike.

 

 

Herbs & Things (2nd Edition)
Jeanne Rose
The premier herbal that started the New Age (new & old) interest in the herbal wisdom of the past.  A compendium of practical and exotic herbal lore. (in NEW "Retro" Green & Purple Cover!)

 

 

 

The Aromatherapy Book
Jeanne Rose
"Few contemporary herbalists have made as many respected contributions to herbal literature as Jeanne Rose.  This herbal entrepreneur and teacher has been at the forefront of the modern herbal renaissance since she began writing herb books twenty years ago." (Kate Carter Frederick, author of The Herb Companion)

 

 

375 Essential Oils And Hydrosols
Jeanne Rose
Jeanne details the aromatic world in a new light!  In this book she combines ancient and modern biochemical knowledge with decades of her own hands-on involvement in aroma and body products, natural cosmetics, and medicines to make a wonderful whole.

 

 

 
Body Balance
KP Khalsa
Herbalist and educator Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa explains pH's pivotal role in maintaining optimum health, shows how to evaluate your own pH levels, and then offers a multitude of ways to achieve this balance naturally and easily. He reveals why most Americans' pH levels are far too acidic and demonstrates how pH balancing is critical for proper cellular function. You'll learn the hundreds of foods that can help you correct pH in the short term and long term, and which foods and supplements provide specific relief for such common ailments as asthma, indigestion, hypertension, joint pain, and more.

 

GlobalHerb Pro 2007 Professional Edition CD-ROM
Steve Blake
GlobalHerb Pro 2007 gives you fast, easy access to the most comprehensive database of alternative remedies from around the world! It covers over 6,800 treatable medical conditions, from asthma to yellow fever. You can also search by action, constituent, or name. It includes over 1,300 natural remedies, over 8,700 herb names, and over 17,000 chemical and organic constituents. Covers the spectrum of natural remedies, including herbs, Chinese herbs, Ayurvedic herbs, homeopathic remedies, supplements, aromatherapy oils, and many popular natural formulas. Quick and easy cross-referencing of biochemistry, dosages, and warnings ensures safer and more effective use of natural remedy products. Over 125,000 footnotes are included from 50 countries and regions to provide a global perspective. 200 visually appealing color photos can be viewed individually or together in a slide show. Tooltips and help buttons make this CD-ROM a snap to use.

 

Alternative Medicine Magazine’s Definitive Guide to Weight Loss
Ellen Kamhi
Dr. Ellen Kamhi outlines a complete weight-loss and weight-management program that features detoxification, eating a whole-foods diet, choosing the right fats, kicking food addictions, and getting and staying motivated. In the face of fad diets, this authoritative and commonsense guide helps each dieter create a healthier lifestyle and a slimmer figure in the process. Includes new ideas for overcoming every diet challenge, from a sluggish thyroid to sugar cravings. Featuring 20 healthy recipes, a menu-based eating plan to jumpstart the diet, and effective at-home exercises.

 

Arthritis, the Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide
Ellen Kamhi & Eugene Zampieron
This indispensable reference features the latest alternative approaches to diagnosing, treating, and preventing arthritis. It also details how to pinpoint the underlying factors leading to arthritis and includes proven and nontoxic ways to heal or manage arthritis naturally and without the risk of serious side effects.

 

 

Cycles Of Life, Herbs and Energy Techniques for the Stages of a Woman’s Life
Ellen Kamhi
Cultures around the world have used herbs to help a great deal with the physical, emotional, and spiritual challenges associated with each stage of womanhood. This book outlines the traditional use of herbs though out the ages, now often validated by modern science, for all stages and cycles of a woman’s life: puberty, menstrual years, pregnancy, birth, lactation, menopause and more.

 

 

The Natural Medicine Chest
Eugene Zampieron & Ellen Kamhi
Based on the award winning radio vignettes , The Natural Medicine Chest is an in depth review of the History of Natural Medicine, monograms on herbs commonly used as medicine today, and a special section, the Shaman’s Garden, which reflects the authors’ direct communication with indigenous shamans on the folkloric use of herbs in their respective cultures.

 

 

Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth
Sharol Tilgner

A wonderful book for the budding herbalist as well as an excellent resource for the experienced clinician. The author has combined her triple skills as a physician, farmer and herbal medicine maker into this easy to use and unique book. You will learn how to make herbal medicines and treat many common health conditions with 107 different herbs and 102 different compound formulas. This book is broad enough in scope that it contains within it enough material for 3 books. “

 

The Fungal Pharmacy
Robert Rogers

The Fungal Pharmacy is a valuable resource to mycologists, researchers, oncologists, environmentalists, ecologists, wildcrafters, scientists and herbalists interested in medicinal mushrooms. In a recent book review, Dr. Solomon Wasser, editor in chief of the International Journal of Medicinal Mushrooms wrote: "The Fungal Pharmacy is a short encyclopedic review of the species biodiversity of medicinal mushrooms of Western Canada. The importance of the book is not limited to Western Canada; it is also useful for all of North America. The general information contained in this book is useful to all those interested in medicinal mushrooms. In this book, the reader can find information on the medicinal properties of approx. 300 species. I would strongly recommend this unique book without hesitation to medical mycologists, botanists, plant pathologists, professionals, and amateurs. I am using this book extensively in teaching mycology, especially medicinally mushrooms, to university students."

 

Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies
Mitchell Bebel Stargrove, Jonathan Treasure, and Dwight L. McKee

Presenting detailed, evidence-based coverage of the most commonly encountered therapeutic agents in modern clinical practice, this resource is designed to help you safely and effectively integrate herbal, nutrient, and drug therapy for your patients or clients. Combining pharmaceuticals with herbs or supplements may complement or interfere with a drugs therapeutic action or may increase adverse effects. Additionally, drug-induced depletion of nutrients can occur. Comprehensive clinical data, quick-reference features, and the insight and expertise of trusted authorities help you gain a confident understanding of how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements interact with pharmaceuticals and develop safe, individualized treatment strategies for your patients.

 

Healing With Aromatherapy
Marlene Ericksen

This comprehensive overview of the principles of aromatherapy is a guide through the world of essential oils: their history; their origins; and the many ways they can be used to treat a host of common conditions, including pain, menstrual disorders, digestive complaints, and children's ailments.

 

 

The Guide to Nutrition and Diet for Dialysis Patients
Shuang Chen

Specifically written for patients undergoing dialysis treatment, this guide provides important nutritional and dietary information to improve the patients' quality of life during dialysis and to prolong their lives. Presented in a concise, easy to read format, complete with food analyses and charts, the book addresses thirty-eight of the most commonly asked questions on diet and nutrition, offering essential knowledge for dialysis patients and their families. It also includes a series of lists for patients to use in identifying foods with high calcium, potassium, sodium and phosphorous contents.