The Way of Herbs

This was recommended to me by an herbalist as her favorite all-around guide to herbal medicine. If you were to buy only one book on herbal medicine, this would be an excellent choice. The author, Michael Tierra, has studied and practiced herbal medicine for over thirty years. He has studied with traditional healers of Native America, India, and China. Tierra incorporates his broad knowledge into this book, offering healing philosophies and formulas that can make herbal healing far more effective than simply applying individual herbs to treat specific symptoms and diseases. The book includes information on herbal preparations and dosages, but provides no visuals for identifying herbs in the wild.