Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use Kindle Edition

Medicinal Herbs by Rosemary Gladstar is a must-have for anyone interested in herbal or natural remedies because this author is the EXPERT. The book contains a varied collection of recipes and remedies in terms of conditions treated and types of products (salves, teas, oils, tinctures, etc.). The author’s instructions are easy to use and it is easy to see she has a passion for teaching and sharing her wisdom.Rating: 5/5 StarsRecommendation: I bought this book when I started getting into herbalism. When I was looking at how to make a specific product for a condition, I was recommended this book. It formed the basis of the tincture I created, and after 8 weeks of impatiently waiting, I had a functional tincture. The recipes are accessible for even a beginner and the well-organized structure of the book makes it easy to find what you need. I highly recommend for anyone looking to make their own herbal products, especially if you are beginner or intermediate.

First, I am a self-retired surgical nurse! Times are changing fast!Our country dumdums sent most of our meds to other countries..now, there is a shortage in many areas!If you are on meds..its time you ask your doc some very important, life-saving questions!What do I do? What can I take instead? What can I grow to sub for prescription meds?A pharmacist, your doctor, most professionals frown at giving info without a fee as we all know & understand.GROW YOUR OWN..in a last ditch way to save your life and the lives of your family if on prescribed medications!Wish i was in Chinatown in San Fran! But I am not!I could get what I needed there to protect myself & all my family. But I am not!!Grow your own! Start now! Be ahead of the game & this book will assist you..Use dark jars, air tight bags/bottles after drying n mixing the herbs. Anything is better than nothing!

The other day, I picked up the copy I bought back in 2020, found what pages I wanted via its index in the back, went to find those pages and realized my older copy was missing about 30 pages and after reading the many reviews between 2020 and 2021 that cited the same thing, I realized I previously had a bad copy. Obviously it is too late to return, so for only $12 something I went ahead and bought a new one. Luckily not only are the previously missing pages in this copy, a quick flip through the book shows all pages appear to be present. All this said, while this isn't the most detailed of books related to this topic, it is a very good reference.

I love her book, it's an awesome read. My problem is that the pages all came loose leaf! All components of a book were sent, but the binding didn't hold up in shipping I suppose. I 100% recommend getting the hard copy if possible, because it is a very useful book. I've already used some of her remedies for sleep aide and I've only had the book for 2 weeks.

This is the best book on medicinal herbs.! The colored pictures are absolutely beautiful and the detailed information on each herb are impressionable. The author writes in a pleasurable and relaxing manner for the beginners and all herbalists alike. I look at this book everyday and am inspired by the author !

Awesome glossy pages with amazing recipes

Not a hardcover for the book but lots of good information and illustrations.

This book is my first introduction to Rosemary Gladstar and I am so happy to have found her! This book is refreshing, easy to read and understand, and extremely helpful! You know when you read something from an author and it makes you feel bad because it sparks fear inside you? Well this book is the exact opposite of that. It is SO refreshing to read a how-to book that is so inviting and positive in every way. Rosemary’s way of explaining herbal recipes is so laid back and simple, which is exactly the way I like to practice life. It is clear that she is such a nice, sweet, calming presence! It really comes through in this book. I’m so excited to make tinctures and herbal recipes. Thank you for this book, Rosemary!

Rosemary Gladstar is a phenomenal Medicinal Herbalist with an excellent sense of humour. Her knowledge is outstanding as is her ethos to look after the wild plants used for herbal medicine. This all shines through in all her books and this one is no exception. Her recipes are great and I have already made a few things. Her recipes to help with cold and flu are extremely helpful. When the flu made its rounds in our house, I followed her recipe and instructions, while hubby used the junk bought from the shops that he has always relied on. As I'm disabled and don't go out, he brought the bug home, and I usually suffer for a week or so longer than he does and often end up with bronchitis or pneumonia. This round, I was better 5 days faster than him, and even have him converted to my herbal ways now. If you aren't sure about her recipes before buying her book, check out her YouTube videos with recipes.

This book is incredible for beginners. The detail of each herb is amazing and you can tell this woman knows her stuff which made me feel confident as a beginner trying her recipes. Highly recommend for those first starting out.

Possibly the best book on this topic (I'm a harsh reviewer hence the 4 stars) that clearly describes how to make tinctures etc.. It is an easy read and not complicated. There are certain things missing, such as using aloe vera to 'seal' small profusely bleeding wounds(have done this myself), but in general is quite comprehensive in its discussion of the subject matter at hand. Recommended and doubly so if you are into preparedness and shtf books.

A lovely gentle herbal written by a true herbalist with lots of common sense uses for the herbs listed, most of which can be grown in the UK and harvested fresh from your garden or window box. Or bought fresh / dry from the supermarket.

Love love love this book, just embarking on my herbal Apothecary journey. I've watched YouTube videos of Rosemary's, this book is one I know I will rerefer to again & again.