Member Books

In this section of our website we welcome the chance to publicize books that are written (or edited) by  members of the American Herbalists Guild (Past & Present). If you would like to add your book(s) to this page, please send the following items to office@americanherbalistsguild.com:

  • Book title, author(s), and year of publication
  • A link (internet or postal address) to where the book can be obtained
  • A cover of the book in .JPEG or TIFF format

Aromatherapy: Essential Oils for Healing (Live Healthy Now)
Demetria Clark

Aromatherapy is the practice of using scent to stimulate a healing response for remedying physical, emotional, and mental health issues. These recipes and tips can be used to promote overall health, emotional well-being and cosmetic use.
Essential oils, formed from the aromatic compounds found in flowers, seeds, stems, roots, leaves, and fruits, can be used in the bath, in skin care products, topical uses like massage, lotions and sprays, and in diffusers for application in the air. Aromatherapy covers how to use essential oils safely and effectively and provides recipes for combinations of scents for specific health needs.

 

Apr 3, 2015

Edible & Medicinal Wild Plants of the Midwest, Rev. Ed.
Matthew Alfs

2020

300 Herbs, Rev. Ed.
Matthew Alfs

2020

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.

475 Herbal and Aromatherapy Recipes: Recipes for life, family, and all of your household needs
Demetria Clark

475 Herbal and Aromatherapy Recipes is a herbal formulary written by Demetria Clark. Find recipes for over 475 herbal and aromatherapy formulas. This book includes everything from skin care to keeping your house in order. Demetria is a North American herbalist specializing in herbals for pregnancy, birth, postpartum, nursing and children. She is a traditional family herbalist. She has worked with families for over 20 years as an herbalist, aromatherapist, midwife, doula and traditional medicine maker. She works extensively in the US and Europe, blending the two traditions.

2013

A Cree Healer and his Medicine Bundle
David Young, Robert Rogers and Russell Willier, 2015

With the rise of urban living and the digital age, many North American healers are recognizing that traditional medicinal knowledge must be recorded before being lost with its elders. A Cree Healer and His Medicine Bundle is a historic document, including nearly 200 color photos and maps, in that it is the first in which a native healer has agreed to open his medicine bundle to share in writing his repertoire of herbal medicines and where they are found. Providing information on and photos of medicinal plants and where to harvest them, anthropologist David E. Young and botanist Robert D. Rogers chronicle the life, beliefs, and healing practices of Medicine Man Russell Willier in his native Alberta, Canada. Despite being criticized for sharing his knowledge, Willier later found support in other healers as they began to realize the danger that much of their traditional practices could die out with them.

With Young and Rogers, Willier offers his practices here for future generations. At once a study and a guide, A Cree Healer and His Medicine Bundle touches on how indigenous healing practices can be used to complement mainstream medicine, improve the treatment of chronic diseases, and lower the cost of healthcare. The authors discuss how mining, agriculture, and forestry are threatening the continued existence of valuable wild medicinal plants and the role of alternative healers in a modern health care system. Sure to be of interest to ethnobotanists, medicine hunters, naturopaths, complementary and alternative health practitioners, ethnologists, anthropologists, and academics, this book will also find an audience with those interested in indigenous cultures and traditions.

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.

African American Herbalism: A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions
Lucretia Van Dyke

This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition—from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you’ll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today.

After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism, including:
Rituals for sacred bathing and skin care
Herbal tinctures, potions, and medicine
Recipes for healing meals and soul food
And more!

You’ll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs—such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more—alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs.

Alchemy of Herbs: Transform Everyday Ingredients into Foods and Remedies That Heal
Rosalee de la Forêt

Alchemy of Herbs will show you how to transform common ingredients into foods and remedies that heal. What were once everyday flavorings will become your personal kitchen apothecary. While using herbs can often seem complicated or costly, this book offers a way to learn that’s as simple and inexpensive as cooking dinner.

With the guidance of herbalist Rosalee de la Forêt, you’ll understand how to match the properties of each plant to your own unique needs, for a truly personalized approach to health for you and your family. In addition to offering dozens of inspiring recipes, Rosalee examines the history and modern-day use of 29 popular herbs, supporting their healing properties with both scientific studies and in-depth research into herbal energetics.

All American Berries
Francis Brinker, N.D.

2015

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