Reading suggestions for a beginning beginner in herbal medicine?

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butchleal	Hi, Have you ever heard of Goji Juice? Your body's ten trillion cells are under constant attack by free radicals. These harmful environmental agents can accelerate aging by destroying vital body cells faster than they can be replaced. Goji is known as the "longevity fruit." Its unique master molecule polysaccharides and powerful antioxidants defend against premature aging, fighting free radical damage throughout the body. To find out more go to www.deanandcathy.gojiteam.com dehemi@comcast.net www.deanandcathy.gojiteam.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Granny Janny Herbs	Greetings, The best herbal education is being with the plants themselves and spending time with experienced herbalists. However, studying the books, is great too. One of my favorite books to recommend to beginners is written by Rosemary Gladstar and is called, The Family Herbal. I also love Susun Weed's book Healing Wise. Many libraries carry both of these. As a beginner it is important to develop your personal philosophy on herbalism. Do you believe herbs are used as nourishment and for nurturing the body's innate healing process? Do you feel that it is important to develop a relationship with the plants or are you satisfied to read a book or advertisement and take whatever herb is suggested? I hope your journey into herbalism is filled with joy! Think Green, Janice Marsh-Prelesnik www.grannyjannyherbs.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

F	Vital Energy by Dr. David Simon the best introductory book on herbal/holistic medicine, in my opinion. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Rev. Two Bears	I would recommend getting a copy of "The Herbalst" bu Meyer books. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Monsheri	Herbal Medicine - the Natural Way to Get Well and Stay Well - Dian Dincin Buchman; Back to Eden - the Classic Guide to Herbal Medicine, Natural Foods & Home Remedies since 1939 by Jethro Kloss; Rosemary Gladstar's "Family Herbal"; 101 Herbs that Heal - Tammi Hartung. Rodale's Encyclopedia of Herbs {I started with this one -aquaints you with several herbs, not so much medicinal info}. If you are interested in becoming an herbalist, you may want to do what I did and enroll in the School of Natural Healing - I have found this to be the most educational and there are foundations to be learned that go beyond just what specific herbs may be good for, that is important to know. check out www.schoolofnaturalhealing.com Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

ruthie	I really like the book prescription for nutritional healing. It deals with vits, minerals, herbs, etc, which you can look up by name for a definition, its use and dosage, (much more info) or you can look up your health concerns and find natural solutions. the fourth edition is at your local bookstore Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Susan M	Try these: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/11570.cfm http://www.pdrhealth.com/drug_info/nmdrugprofiles/herbaldrugs/index.shtml www.lef.org http://ods.od.nih.gov/Health_Information/IBIDS.aspx http://www.nutraingredients-usa.com/ There are lots of other good sites. These do testing. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Elias	Prescription for nutritional healing, 3rd edition, Balch at GNC Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Lisa D	I have been reading this email list on a daily basis and it's quite informative: http://lists.ibiblio.org/mailman/listinfo/herb Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

lovely_is_a_dream	Try this site: http://www.essentialoils.org/ And buy this book: The Complete Book of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy by Valerie Ann Wood Welcome to the ranks! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No