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

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.

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 book and the years of knowledge it represents.I am now making beautiful skin cream in my kitchen!I am learning how herbs can help my mood, help me sleep and help my mind.This book is dog earred and written in. Used every day.

Exactly what I was wanting. Very informative :)

Wow, there is a LOT of information in this book. I really think that there is something for everyone in this guide. It is well written, well laid out, and easy to find what you are looking for. I have used it to plan my herb garden. There is an index of herbs that is absolutely amazing in the detailed information and the amount of herbs it covers. I am looking forward to using some of my home grown herbs for everything from beauty (which there are a lot of recipes) to health for my whole family. I am new to this whole world of herbal remedies, but Rosemary Gladstar's book is definitely an easy way to get started. The recipes are easy to follow. Yes, there are some herbs I can't grow, but there are also many recipe alternatives that I can. I am really happy with this purchase, and it makes a great addition to my library.I actually took this book in to work today for a few of my co-workers to thumb thru. Already two people have decided to order their own copy. I think that is a good indicator. A great value for the price for sure.If you find my review helpful, please click the yes button down there to let me know :)

There is a lot of information and recipes in this book. It is well written or seems to be since I'm a relative newbie to herbals. I only gave it 4 stars because, based on the description I thought it would have the information I was looking for and it does not. I have some tinctures that I purchased from a local farm that makes them along with other herbal remedies. I was looking for how to use them/take them, as well as dosage, how often and what to use them for. This book didn't have that information, but it does have all the recipes you could want listed by ailment and how to make them so it will definitely be a great book if I decide I want to try my hand at making my own herbal supplements.

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.

Lots of good information !