Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family

I bought this book in hopes to learn some hearbal healing. I've been interested in herbal naturopathic medicine for quite some time, in an effort to find remedies to the many ailments my family and friends suffer from. In my family we've always gone yo the traditional western doctors, but in the past few years they have been failing us. In reality they have failed us for much longer I just didn't do anything about it. I finally got fed up ad decided I wanted to attend college and become a certified herbologist and midwife. So while I am doing my studies in those areas I decided to buy many different herbal healing books. This book was one of them. I give this book 5 stars because it is superbly written and well thought out. Each recipe is very detailed and useful. Many of the ailments mentioned and treated with natural medicine are ones my family and I suffer from, a few examples would be infertility, irregular periods, pain management, sexual impotence, headaches, common colds and flu, constipation, indigestion and so many many more. I can't even begin to name all the recipes in this book. Rosemary not only cover your basic everyday ailments but she also covers your more unusual ailments, one which my hubby had struggled with for months now and has been to embarrassed to go to a doctor about was actually mentioned in this book, I was able to help mix up an herbal remedy for him using the recipe in this book. I also have a child which like many kids has her own set of childhood issues, this book has many remedies for kids too and I can't wait to try some out and see how they work, especially the cold and flu remedies as we usually treat those with your conventional medicine, but now I really want to see how effective these remedies are. Rosemary does make sure to mention that these recipes were never intended to treat or diagnose an illness and it is no replacement for actual care from a dr. However I do believe this book will be a very effective tool in treating common issues and if your like me I think its a perfect companion to aid with conventional medicine, I've come to the conclusion in life that conventional medicine has its place and can be beneficial, but for common ailments the earth mother gas given us all we need and its best to try those medicines she offers us before we turn to the more invacive medicine offered in modern times. In all I would highly recommend this book. I will be keeping this book close at hand. One more thing Rosemary put together many herbal concoctions for a "hot date" night, there are recipes for love liquor, good life wine, men's long life elixir and energy balls, all of these recipes help the male libido as well as energize both male and females for a very romantic evening. I though that was a very nice addition to the book since as a married woman who is married to an older man I know how sometimes not everything wants to work like its supposed to either due to medications or just the days stresses, so this for me was a really wonderful addition and I honestly can say I did not expect it but it was a lovely surprise. I think the men folk will enjoy those recipes for sure who doesn't want to have a romantic evening with a loved one. So that is my review. Thank you Miss Gladstar for this lovely book I do believe it is one I will holdonto forever.

I love this layout. Rosemary provides great explanations and shares her years of experience. As someone learning, I was looking for someone to trust, as there is a great deal of contradictory information out there about herbs. This book provides the recipes to help with issues and explains step by step how to prepare.

Well if you know anything about Herbalism you know Rosemary Gladstar. This book is a re-print, but it is still a wonderful read. This is the type of book you keep handy so you can look things up quickly. The book is organized in an easy to read format, so you can find anything by age group. If you are new to Herbalism, this book is for you - it has in the back a step by step guide on how to create everything she talks about in the book. If you are an experienced practitioner, the recipes are easy to read with no additional fluff added to it (since the basic how-to portion is listed in the back of the book - I know it sounds like a small detail - but its brilliant!). Anyway - I loved this book so much, I got one for my dad and he liked it as well. He has no background on Herbalism but was able to follow the book and even was able to make some of the teas listed. I think this book is also a wonderful gift for someone you care about or someone just starting in the path of natural living. Lots of recipes for ALL age groups (even babies) - so its good for everyone.

Oh my, what a book and at a reasonable bargain!! A must have for your herb library, for beginners and those that are well seasoned herbalists.

Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar is a should-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: 4/5 Stars Recommendation: I bought this book to supplement what I had learned in my first book from Rosemary Gladstar, Medicinal Herbs (which is the book I would definitely start with). This book contains additional recipes and formulations, and I did not notice any repeated recipes. 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.

I have just started learning about herbalism and homeopathic remedies. This book is well written and provides very easy to follow recipes for a wide range of items from tinctures, to face cleaner, to everyday teas for optimum health. I have enjoyed reading ever page and learned a great deal about how to improve my nervous system for better living. I like that the author gives you a base recipe and encourages you to experiment to find the perfect combination for you. It is written in a positive, sharing and encouraging manner. I would warn you that in order to make all the different items you would need a HUGE pantry full of ingredients. There is a picture in the book on page 22 of the book that shows Rosemary in a room with a wall lined full of mason jars of herbs, I pretty much feel like that is what you need to be able to make all these things. I have slowly started building my stock and I think I will need an addition on my house by the time I am through. That being said I think that is probably the case for most people who get into herbalism and it will be well worth it to avoid a bunch of trips to the doctor and pharmacy bills.

Lots of herbal tinctures, salves and tea recipes. I LOVE this book!

excellent writer and great information

Another great book for herbal recipes that you can make at home to help with ailments and things like the common cold and headaches. Easy to read and follow. Now just need to improve my herb patch!

I collect herbals- whenever I bring another one home my hubby just shakes his head. This, by far, is one of my top choices. Not a massive tome, this compact book is simply packed with information, an essential for any library. There are a wide variety of numerous recipes, from body care to ailments, to simply longevity. I was just starting to get into herbalism when I bought this book, and have been using it for a couple years. (I will NOT write a review of a recipe book, herbal or not, before I have tried some of the recipes.) The simple salve recipe works WONDERS, and I was so relieved and surprised, having never before made a salve in my life. I use it on everything now- cuts, burns, stings; it will all heal up in a day. Some recipes are complicated, some are quite simple, and most you can adjust. Rosemary Gladstar starts out with covering basic healthy practices for every day life to prevent sickness. She then goes on to cover basic recipes for ailmets and small emergencies such as the flu, colds, burns, and etc. The rest of the book covers specific herbal recipes for body care, women, men, children, and the elderly. Her warmth and obvious passion for life is the heart of this book, and transforms it from simply a herbal medical to a gentle guide and teacher. If you are new to herbalism, you may be slightly overwhelmed by the amount of information in this book, as well as the numerous herbs covered that most people have never heard of- that's ok, just take your time, and read through the small encyclopedia of herbs she gives in the back to familiarize yourself. Definitely add this to your shelf, it's worth it.

Super buen libro, con muchisima informacion aparte de las recetas que proveen, y eh sacado tambien mucha variedad de autores en las memorias que menciona a tra vez del libro.

Las "recetas" de este libro son sencillas y practicas. Y entre las paginas hay desparramado un poquito de sabiduria. Una gozada!

Beautiful. This is the first on of her books that I have bought and I love her easy, friendly and highly informative style. Great tips and recipes with lots of reasoning and knowledge shared on each one.