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Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Rosemary Gladstar
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Book Description

September 1, 2001
Considered the mother of modern herbalism in North America, Rosemary Gladstar has inspired an entire generation of herbalists and has been a driving force in herbal education. Now everyone can share in her wisdom and enthusiasm with this practical yet evocative compendium. It offers easy-to-understand information for achieving optimal health, as well as tried-and-true advice for feeling positive and energetic - naturally. Gladstar offers intensely personal and uplifting insights into her own life and the lives of her mentors and friends, giving readers a cross-generational guide to living life with true and boundless enthusiasm. Her herbal recipes address everyday ailments, ease stress and anxiety, and promote radiant beauty within and without while nurturing longevity and well-being throughout the life cycle. An herbal apothecary at the end of the book provides an A-to-Z guide to herbs and their healing uses, along with safety precautions, dosage information, and guidelines for when to seek traditional medical help.


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Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality is an all-in-one source for all ages. The community herbalist, founder of United Plant Savers and author of Herbal Healing for Women, demystifies the world of herbal healing and shares her expertise and recipes and formulas for herbal soups, salads, teas, tinctures, elixirs, creams, salves and baths for people of all ages. Gladstar points the way to physical, emotional and spiritual well-being, utilizing her natural means but warns of the dangers of improper usage. Sidebars and highlighted sections in this handsome reference discuss controversies and highlight special points.

Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

Rosemary Gladstar is a renowned herbal teacher and practitioner with more than 35 years of experience working with herbs. She's the author of Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health and Herbal Healing for Women, director of the International Herb Symposium and the annual Women's Herbal Conference, cofounder of the Traditional Medicinal Tea Company, and founding president of the nonprofit United Plant Savers. She lives in Vermont.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 408 pages
  • Publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC; First Edition edition (September 1, 2001)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1580174256
  • ISBN-13: 978-1580174251
  • Product Dimensions: 7.3 x 7.2 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #22,570 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Rosemary Gladstar has taught herbology extensively throughout the United States and has led herbal travel adventures worldwide. Her experience includes 20 years in the herbal community as a healer, teacher, visionary, and organizer of herbal events. Currently, she runs Sage Mountain in East Barre, Vermont, where she teaches and sponsors workshops and sells herbal preparations. Rosemary lives in East Barre, VT.

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53 of 53 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book BUT... May 19, 2009
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Great book to have. However, it is the EXACT same book as "Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family". Different title and cover but same book page for page. Don't buy both like I did.
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45 of 45 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars If you only buy one herbal, this should be it February 27, 2002
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Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
I own many herbal books, but this one stands head and shoulders above all the others. Reading this book is like walking into a house with treasures hidden at every turn. Unlike other herb books I've read, Rosemary explains how using herbs is not just a way of treatment, it is a way of LIFE. She explains how herbs can become a part of your nutrition, medication, beauty routine, garden and home. All her recipes work fabulously well. They have obviously been refined over the years and stood the test of time. Her little life anecdotes which appear scattered throughout the book are delightful, instructive and serve to draw you further into her world. Her resource list at the end of the book is extremely helpful. Thank you, Rosemary, for sharing your world and love of plants with us. I truly hope that this book will be passed down to my kids and their kids and beyond (if it doesn't get too beat up from being in the kitchen all the time!).
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46 of 49 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Good looking book + lots of info. March 7, 2003
Format:Hardcover
Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal: A Guide to Living Life with Energy, Health, and Vitality, is basically all her small manuals (Home Medicine Chest, Herbs for Beauty, Herbs for Children.. etc..) condensed into one handy volume with added information she doesn't include in her other books. She has been an herbalist for quite some time, and really knows her stuff. She also presents it in an easy to read and understand format while including some information about scientific properties of certain plants. Of course, you can't only have one book on herbalism, you have to cross reference, but this is a good book to add to your collection. It has a lot of good recipes, too.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Key Reference
This book is a go to time and time again. The recipes are wonderful and have become a staple in my house.
Published 13 months ago by Raven's Edge
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome resource!
I have 6 herbal resource books and this is by far the best and most inclusive. A great basic that covers everything-for anyone looking to make or use herbal remedies, and to know... Read more
Published on November 13, 2010 by Doula Girl
5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book!
I have tons of herbal medicine books but this one is the one I turn to again and again.
Published on December 21, 2009 by Morning Glory
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book For Those Working With Herbs and The Earth
Has a lot of good, useful information that is clearly laid out. Excellent work, and a must have for anyone who wishes to work with natural herbal remedies.
Published on August 16, 2008 by Hedgetiggy
5.0 out of 5 stars THE definitive herbal resource
Gladstar's book is the definitive herbal. It's balanced for all ages and both sexes. This woman cares not only for those individuals she helps, but for the plants and the planet. Read more
Published on July 13, 2008 by Kevin Hinton
4.0 out of 5 stars All-in-one Family Herbal
This book is awesome!! What attracted me to it is that it is used as a textbook in several alternative medicine classes. Read more
Published on April 28, 2008 by Ardith Johnston
5.0 out of 5 stars Rosemary Gladstars Family Herbal
A sound and wise voice of American Herbalism. A great, pretty text that is easy to read and full of helpful recipes and remedys.
Published on February 17, 2008 by M. Mccormick
5.0 out of 5 stars Great easy recipes and thorough info
This is the best book. I am using it as one of my textbooks for a Botanical Pharmacology class. It is very refreshing to read and learn from an entertaining and beautiful book. Read more
Published on February 10, 2008 by D. Reynolds
5.0 out of 5 stars Have to give this 5 stars
I love this herbal, and it's one of my favorites. Rosemary Gladstar knows her herbs! The book is divided up into sections with different recipes for different ailments. Read more
Published on December 24, 2007 by Pandora the Cat
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a must
This book is so full of information you almost want to treat it like a text book. It's a recipe book for herbal creations and a reference book for treating ailments. Read more
Published on November 11, 2007 by C. Anderson
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