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

The average rating for Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health: 175 Teas, Tonics, Oils, Salves, Tinctures, and Other Natural Remedies for the Entire Family based on 2 reviews is 5 stars.

Review # 1 was written on 2012-03-23 00:00:00 Tom Eaton This book is an amazing asset to any household - from beginners to experienced herbalists. As a mother, I take very seriously my responsibilty to tend to the health and wellness of my family. I got this book when I was just beginning to learn about herbs and natural health. At first, all of the recipes look a little daunting. But if you just slow down and pick a few to try based on your individual needs, you will see how easy they are to use/make and will gain confidence to try others. With the vast availability of quality organic herbs on the internet these days, your ingredients can be delivered to your door if they cannot be found locally. My favorite recipe in the book is the elderberry syrup. I had previously paid $11.49 per 8oz bottle from a trusted supplement company. Now, I make 32oz of the syrup for $5.48. She includes several recipes suitable for children and has dosage instructions making administering them foolproof. They really work too! I LOVE this book and will pass it on to my daughter when she has a family of her own.

Review # 2 was written on 2008-01-06 00:00:00 Herbert Force This is the herbal that I recommend to folks just starting to explore medicine-making and home remedies. Frankly, it took me a couple of years to truly appreciate just how easy-to-use yet informative Rosemary Gladstar's book is. The instructions on how to make tinctures, salves, and teas are simple; the formulas are fun and elegant; and the materia medica is to-the-point. My only bone to pick is that Gladstar has a "women's" section -- dominated by aids to alleviate menstrual pain, address cancer anxiety, etc. -- and a "men's" section, where one can find the love potions. Alas, few of us are free from sexism/male supremacy. Read with a few grains of salt, and perhaps you'll love it as much as I do!