Complementary Medicine Books
Functional Herbal Therapy: A Modern Paradigm for Clinicians
In this ground breaking book, Kerry Bone presents in detail his holistic, multidisciplinary and multicentred model of Functional Herbal Therapy (FHT). This model draws on the modern concept of... (more)
Native Healers: Foundations in Western Herbal Medicine
Native Healers is a foundation text on the fundamental principles of Western herbal medicine and how to implement them in practice by two leaders in their field. It combines the latest in scientific... (more)
The Tree Dispensary: The Uses, History, and Herbalism of Native European Trees
The Tree Dispensary explores the history, folklore and medicinal uses of native European trees, beautifully illustrated with the author’s own photographs.
The book presents a thorough and deep... (more)
The Humoral Herbal: A practical guide to the Western Energetic system of health, lifestyle and herbs
The Humoral Herbal explores the traditional art of restoring health by balancing the four humours of the body and explains how this healing wisdom can be used for our benefit today. This is a... (more)
Wild Apothecary: Reclaiming Plant Medicine for All
Wild Apothecary is a beautifully illustrated herbal guide to every stage of life – a practical and creative manual that connects us to the medicinal plants that grow around us and shows us how we... (more)
Sleep, the Elixir of Life: How to Restore Sleep with Herbs and Natural Healing
Insomnia is a major problem for many people, and a minor one for most. In the author's 22 years of herbal practise, at least half of the people seen have had some kind of sleep issue. It may be... (more)
Ireland's Hidden Medicine: An exploration of Irish indigenous medicine from legend and myth to the present day
Rosarie Kingston’s new book explores the rich healing traditions of Ireland which resonate through the country’s landscape, music, festivals and language.
Indigenous medicine, no matter where it... (more)
A Herbal Book of Making and Taking
A distillation of thirty-five years of experience and experimentation, A Herbal Book of Making and Taking is a collection of essential wisdom for the aspiring herbalist. Put together by one of the... (more)
The CBD Handbook: Using and Understanding CBD and Medical Cannabis
In recent years, the popularity of CBD products has exploded - with ‘wonder drug’ claims being made for nearly every ailment ranging from cancer to anxiety.
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of over 100... (more)
The Handbook of Constitutional and Energetic Herbal Medicine: The Lotus Within
Based upon a constitutional approach to treatment, The Handbook of Constitutional and Energetic Herbal Medicine is a synthesis of the traditional herbal approach integrated with biomedical... (more)
The Energetics of Western Herbs: A Materia Medica Integrating Western and Chinese Therapeutics - Fourth Edition Now in One Volume
This revised and enlarged 4th edition of The Energetics of Western Herbs is a pathbreaking reference work for over 220 botanical remedies used in Western herbal medicine. Comprehensive and detailed,... (more)
Practical Herbs 1
Practical Herbs is written for everyone who likes to harvest and process their own herbs from the wild or from their gardens.
This volume includes comprehensive instructions for making herbal... (more)
The Ultimate Herbal Compendium: A Desktop Guide for Herbal Prescribers
A quick and easy reference for your herbalists. Includes a comprehensive listing of herbs by their actions. (more)
The Complete Herbal Tutor: The Definitive Guide to the Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine - Revised & Expanded Edition
Herbal medicines have been used for many centuries to treat illnesses and restore health, and today herbalism still remains the most widely-practised form of medicine around the world.
Written... (more)
Practical Herbs 2
Practical Herbs 2 is written for everyone who likes to harvest and process their own herbs from the wild or from their gardens.
This volume includes comprehensive instructions for making herbal... (more)
Your Holistic Business Recipe: Essential Ingredients for a Sustainable Health and Well-being Business
A handbook created for practitioners working in health and well-being who want to build a thriving, sustainable practice, their way. Whether they are new or have been in practice for years, many find... (more)
Wild Medicine, Autumn and Winter
Following on from Wild Medicine: Summer, herbalist Ali English’s seasonal exploration of the wonders of hedgerow medicine continues with Autumn/Winter (2019) and Spring (2020). Gloriously... (more)
Wild Medicine, Spring
Following on from Wild Medicine: Summer, herbalist Ali English’s seasonal exploration of the wonders of hedgerow medicine continues with Autumn/Winter (2019) and Spring (2020). Gloriously illustrated... (more)
Women Healers Through History: Revised and Expanded Edition
First published in 1993, Elisabeth Brooke’s powerful exploration of women’s role as healers through the ages and their continuing fight for recognition is now expanded and updated. Tracing a lineage... (more)
Detox - Nourish - Activate: Plant & Vibrational Medicine for Energy, Mood, and Love
Have you been traveling down a dead-end road? Are you stuck in patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that cause you unrest? Do you hear a voice within hinting that there is some greater purpose... (more)
The Tree Dispensary: The Uses, History, and Herbalism of Exotic Trees
The Tree Dispensary explores the history, folklore and medicinal uses of thirty exotic trees, beautifully illustrated with the author’s own photographs. From Cacao to Eucalyptus, and Almond through... (more)
Wild Medicine, Summer
The hedgerow in summer is a fascinating place, laden with a plethora of different herbs and wildflowers, many of which are loaded with medicinal values or can be eaten, or both. This book will take... (more)
Materia Medica of Western Herbs
Based on the original Materia Medica of Western Herbs by Carole Fisher and Gilian Painter, this volume has been reset and streamlined to include botanical, scientific, pharmacy and safety... (more)
Hands On: Basic Clinical Skills for Students and Practitioners of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
This new reissue of Hands On, first published in 1994, will be welcomed by all complementary and alternative medical students and practitioners. It presents a concise approach to clinical examination... (more)
Clinical Botanical Medicine: Second Edition
This comprehensive, fully revised and expanded 2nd Edition of Clinical Botanical Medicine provides clinicians with updated practical information on a broad range of diseases and conditions for which... (more)
Clinical Applications of Ayurvedic and Chinese Herbs : Monographs for the Western Herbal Practitioner
In response to new pharmacological and clinical information on exotic plants being made available through modern science, Western phytotherapists face an important decision: do they ignore this... (more)
Plant Medicine: A collection of the teachings of herbalists Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw
Plant Medicine brings together Christopher Hedley's and Non Shaw’s teachings and their philosophical approach to herbal medicine. Carefully edited by Guy Waddell, this book includes Christopher... (more)
It’s Your Power Portal: Take Control of Your Vaginal Health with Herbal and Holistic Care
In this, the ‘go to’ self-help hand book for all aspects of vaginal health and ecology, medical herbalist Kathie Bishop draws on her passion and clinical experience of helping women achieve vaginal... (more)
Ancient Wisdom for Westerners: A Short Introduction to Tibetan Medicine
Tibetan medicine is an ancient and profound Buddhist medical tradition and philosophy. The holistic system of Tibetan medicine has proven over centuries to be extremely effective and complementary... (more)