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"The Medicinal Herb Grower" volume 1 by Richo Cech and illustrated by Sena Cech Olivier
Dah dah Daaahhh!  We have finished "The Medicinal Herb Grower--a Guide for Cultivating Plants that Heal" by Richo Cech, volume 1.  In the year 2000, Richo wrote the book “Making Plant Medicine” that told the story of our little family living in the coast mountains of Oregon.  That book helped people learn how to access the healing power of herbs.  "The Medicinal Herb Grower" continues the story.  It is about how to make a place for these healing herbs to grow and draws from Richo's over 25 years of experience growing medicinal herbs.  The book starts with “Principles of Natural Gardening Techniques," covering: observation in nature, planting with the seasons, creating plant habitat, the benefits of diversity, and rules of (green) thumb.  The book then covers “Practices of Natural Gardening Techniques," practical "how-to's", covering: preparing the ground, making diverse composts and potting soils, planting seeds and cuttings, caring for plants, and harvest and processing of medicinal herbs and seeds.  The book is full of amusing anecdotes and is delightfully illustrated by Sena Cech.  We hope it reads a bit like a “James Herriot” of herbalism and that it is as nourishing to you as cornbread. This book has a great deal of information in it for the startup medicinal herb grower and also for the advanced farmer of medicinal herbs.  It will help engender success in growing common weeds and rare and unusual plants.  It will help you if you are growing tulsi in a pot in New Jersey and if you are trying to grow 100 acres of Skullcap on a farm in Costa Rica.  The book will inspire confidence in those that have a timorous relationship to seed planting, and will improve the technique of those whose sweat hits the earth and sprouts flowers.  Richo

176 pages, soft cover 

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A Modern Herbal by Maude Grieve ( 2 Volumes )
This is the anchor reference for European herbs; comprehensive and highly entertaining. Although Grieve borrows largely from the works of the early herbalists and from contemporary formularies, her English country woman’s personality shines through—she is extremely thorough but entertainingly quirky. Besides, you can find more oddball herbs in this book than in almost any herbal, including quite a few common European weeds with medicinal uses.  And who wouldn't want to know the recipe for rosemary wine?

888 pages, soft cover

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Chinese Herbal Medicine by Dan Bensky
This is the standard reference on Chinese materia medica, listing 530 medicinal substances. Careful study of this book provides a deep pathway to understanding traditional Chinese herbalism. Herbs are grouped in chapters by function, integrated with the actions and indications in such a way that this book really provides an unparalleled perspective.  There is much information here on preparation of the raw herbs, too, which is certainly of interest to any growers of Chinese medicinal herbs.  The book features botanical line drawings of great clarity, but it is not so much about the PLANTS as it is about the MEDICINES. This is the greatly expanded third edition, with about 2 times the information of the old Bensky. It costs more, but the new edition is worth it.   

1,311  pages, hard cover

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This spontaneous DVD was produced on a fall afternoon at Horizon HErbs Seed Farm by David La Luzerne of Public Broadcasting's "HERBTV." Precious footage of Richo in action on the farm, harvesting (and sniffing) White Sage, praying, digging Ashwagandha roots, shucking Pleurisy Root seeds, opening a packet of Lotus seeds, showing off the climate-controlled seed room, giving advice, showing how things are done, telling stories and (with characteristic humor and straight-talking candor) sharing the art of medicinal herb growing on the land.  Now you'll see and understand why the neighbors call him "Jolly Green" (as in the Jolly Green Giant).  

(30 minutes, runs in standard DVD player or computer, excellent quality, packed in cardboard--not plastic!)

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Herbal Pearls by Miao Wen-wei
This is a collection of 53 herbal folk stories from China, expertly and entertainingly rendered.  Great for reading on the run, the book is small and the stories are short.  This book gives great insight into how herbs have been discovered, developed, utilized and revered in Chinese society. 168 pages, line drawings, soft cover.  We had a bit of a problem with what appeared to be overpricing on this book, so we wrangled the price down and moved the savings on to you!

168 pages, soft cover

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Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
(formerly published in hardcover  as Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal)

This book from our most exhalted grandmother herbalist offers practical advice, good recipes, and good vibes.

400 pages, color photos, soft cover

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King's American Dispensatory by Felter and Lloyd ( 2 Volumes )
In 1898, the publishing of these two information-packed volumes marked the height of the influence of the Eclectic physicians, giving astute definition to the materia medica of the time. Standard reference of any serious practitioner of botanical therapeutics. 260 botanical line drawings.  Sorry, no sales price on this 2-volume set. 

2172 pages, hard cover

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Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
A modern medicine making book and formulary with its roots in original herbalism designed for every medicinal herb gardener to cultivate the full potential of the plant-human relationship.
Note regarding coverage of menstruum:  We've had people who use the formulas in "Making Plant Medicine" get back to me saying that they make the dry herb tincture according to formula and the menstruum fails to cover.  This is one of the mysteries of herbal extraction, and it can throw people for a loop at first.  Here's my answer to one such comment:

"Thanks for your note and I understand that you're concerned about not seeing the menstruum covering the herb.  First, make sure to use the formulas given under the individual herb headings (part 2 of the book).  If the herb you are trying to extract is not listed, then use the default formula 1:5 (50A:50W).  The specific formulas for making tinctures go way back in time--I didn't make them up--and to the experienced medicine maker "coverage" of the herb material with liquid is not a requirement.  Sometimes the formula simply doesn't cover.  Its all right.   Like you mentioned, other things like consistent production and strength are more important.  Many times when the herb is "fluffy" (like dried calendula, or even more so like dried artichoke leaf) the herbal material is simple wetted with the menstruum and is not fully covered.  If you mix well and macerate as usual and shake daily and press the macerate after the requisite 2 or 3 weeks, then you will get the tincture back out of the wetted herb, and it will be a full strength tincture according to the traditional formulary.   If you ignore the formula and add menstruum until the herb is fully covered, then it will be a dilute tincture and there's nothing very wrong with that except that dosage would have to be increased to get the same effect.  Basically the question you are asking will be resolved for you once you go through the process and press your tincture out--you'll see how well it works, and your tinctures will be in high demand due to strength and consistency.  If you follow the misguided "rule" of adding menstruum until your herb is fully covered, some of your tinctures will be fine and others will be quite dilute.  The fluffiness of the dried material is really not a concern--just weigh according to the formulary, and measure according to the formulary, and you'll have first class extracts--herbalists have been making them this way for centuries.

And then after a couple of weeks, this:

"I just needed to write you to tell you that my tinctures are beautiful.  I trusted what you said and I believe that these tinctures are above anything thing else I have ever made.  Thank you for you words of wisdom and being available to me.  Now I am tincturing my brains out."

Oh, that's great.  I'm really glad your tinctures are working out!

276 pages, soft cover

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Medical Herbalism by David Hoffman
This is David Hoffman's opus, an advanced textbook for serious herbal practitioners, an understandable and in-depth teaching on the chemistry of medicinal plants, a balanced look at safety issues, specific formulas according to body systems and a 150 herb strong materia medica. 

666 pages, hard cover

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Medicianl Plants of the Desert and Canyon West by Michael Moore
This book covers many heretofore unknown and largely unused plants of the American Southwest, with characteristically witty descriptions and stories, in a rough, rambling and engaging style. Distribution maps, line drawings and color plates.  As a tribute to Michael Moore (1941 - 2009) we are offering his books at a substantial discount, to encourage folks to read up on his wisdom--truly, he has written the most accurate, informative and humorous of all regional herbals.  Michael, you were a friend and mentor.  We miss you already!

184 pages, soft cover

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Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West by Michael Moore
This rewrite of the original classic is such a thorough revisiting of the subject matter, and given in such an expanded and spiffed-up format, that it surely could have been granted a new title.  But trust Michael Moore to fis what needs fixing, and not fix it if it ain't broke.  Who else could make you smile, then read again and laugh, with his rendering of the medicinal use of toadflax, and for that matter, who else would have the audacity to even broach the subject?  As a tribute to Michael Moore (1941 - 2009) we are offering his books at a substantial discount, to encourage folks to read up on his wisdom--truly, he has written the most accurate, informative and humorous of all regional herbals.  Michael, you were a friend and mentor.  We miss you already!

351 pages, soft cover, line drawings, distribution maps and color plates

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Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West by Michael Moore
Michael treats every herb equally, from the lowly Hedge Nettle to the towering Redwood. Copious glossaries. Line drawings and color plates.  Mine has travelled in a backpack over the top of the Siskiyous and through the coast mountains and cascades, and it wasn't just ballast--I used it a lot to expand my understanding of the western flora.  As a tribute to Michael Moore (1941 - 2009) we are offering his books at a substantial discount, to encourage folks to read up on his wisdom--truly, he has written the most accurate, informative and humorous of all regional herbals.  Michael, you were a friend and mentor.  We miss you already! 

358 pages, soft cover

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Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians by Patricia Kyritsi Howell
This book constitutes a giant piece of chinking in what was up to this time a gaping crack in the modern herbalism of the Southern Appalachians.  Regional herbals are helpful because they give us an understanding of how local people use local plants--in this case information that is grounded, realistic and helpful.  Also, regional herbals tend to discuss herbs that are not readily found in other texts, and this is certainly the case with Patricia's work.  For instance, she covers Dogwood, Indian Pipe, Mountain Mint, Rabbit Tobacco, Spiny Aralia, Sweetfern, Hydrangea and Yellowroot, along with a score of other (perhaps more commonly recognized) herbs. A simple explanation of medicine making tells you what you need to know to make use of this book and to make use of the herbs described in it, and she really likes tea, which puts her on my good side right away.  For each herb, she gives a general description, related species, habitat, key actions, traditional and current uses, harvesting, preparation and dosage, all presented in a clear and uncomplicated format. And, Patricia is generous with some precious heirloom recipes as well, including: Boneset Syrup, Elder Rob Syrup, Evening Primrose Poultice, Lobelia Liniment and Wild Cherry Cough Syrup. Excellent glossary, resource section, bloom calendar, harvest calendar, quick-reference therapeutic index and a well-executed general index. 

262 pages, soft cover, large type, no illustrations--a very smart, spare, comely and satisfying work. 

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Peterson Guide to Eastern/Central US Medicinal Plants by Steven Foster and James Duke
This is the unparalleled field identification guide and quick-reference for medicinal plants found east of the Rockies.  My copy is sweat-stained and thoroughly thumbed.  Many color plates are the plant ID strong point of this book.  I find the descriptions to be highly succinct and accurate in the tradition of Steven Foster. 

366 pages, soft cover

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Peterson Guide to Western US Medicinal Plants by Steven Foster and Christopher Hobbs
Best reference for the identification and medicinality of a large array of plants of the West. We feel a close connection to this book, since Christopher took some of the photos in the botanical gardens here at Horizon Herbs. 500 species and 600 color plates.

442 pages, soft(flexi)cover (the flexicover is kinda like plasticized fabric--it is designed to wear well inside a backpack, and it does)

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"Rasayana, Ayurvedic Herbs for Longevity and Rejuvenation," by HS Puri
The herbs are precisely described, the illustrations are stunning, and the text is practical and useful--a huge step in clarifying the mysteries of Ayurveda.  Literally the best book on Ayurveda I've ever seen, written by an indigenous practitioner who understands how to move information on to the world at large.  A prodigious volume for any good herbal library, and it was really hard for us to get it. 

352 pages, hard cover

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Therapeutic Herb Manual by Ed Smith
"A guide to the safe and effective use of liquid herbal extracts. "

This is the backbone reference for how to use the extracts supplied by Herb Pharm.  It gives a very truncated description of how each simple tincture or formula may be expected to affect illness, metabolic imbalance or disease states.  Unfortunately, it cannot take into account the individual constitution of the person who is taking the herbs, which is an extremely important aspect of herbalism.  That is, we are treating PEOPLE, not DISEASES.  So the standard disclaimer really still must apply.  That is, seek the advice of a qualified health practitioner before using herbs.   

155 pages, soft cover

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Tincture Calculator Software Program CD
The tincture calculator is a computer program that automatically figures the volumes of menstruum (water, alcohol, vinegar, etc) needed to make professional, high quality tinctures according to the formulas given in "Making Plant Medicine."  Once you load the software onto your computer, simply pick the herb, enter the herb weight, and the program will do the rest of the computations for you, telling you exactly what volumes of menstruum to use.  The program also figures projected yield and alcohol content of your tincture, a very handy feature for anybody that spends time crunching numbers to try to figure out valid labeling.

We offer this as a CD that we send you in the mail, instead of a web-downloadable program, because we think this is a very solid way to get you the program without the security issues and passwords that make downloading from the web such a hassle.  The CD works on both Macintosh and Windows operating systems.  Why is this software so inexpensive compared to what you can purchase from other sources?  Because we don't want you to have to pay more than $20.00 for it.