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HERBAL TOXICOLOGY

Common Poisonous Plants And Mushrooms Of North America
by Nancy J Turner and Adam F Szczawinski
Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 312 5
Mind Altering And Poisonous Plants Of The World: A Scientifically Accurate Guide To 1200 Toxic And Intoxicating Plants
by Michael Wink and Ben-Erik Van Wyk
(2008) Timber Press ISBN 13: 978 0 88192 952 2
Herb Toxicities and Drug Interactions: A formula Approach
by Fred Jennes and Bob Flaws
ISBN 978 1 8991845 26 0

MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE WORLD

The Herb Society Of America New Encyclopedia Of Herbs And Their Uses: The Definitive Guide To Identification, Cultivation And Uses Of Herbs
by Deni Brown
(2001) DK Publishing ISBN 0 7894 8031
The Encyclopedia Of Medicinal Plants: A Practical Reference Guide To More Than 550 Key Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
by Andrew Chevallier
(1996) DK Publishing ISBN 0 7894 0672
Medicinal Plants Of The World: An Illustrated Scientific Guide to Important Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
by Ben-Erik van Wyk and Michael Wink
(2004) Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 602 7
Food Plants Of The World
by Ben-Erik van Wyk
(2005) Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 743 0
Medicinal Herbalism: The Science And Practice Of Herbal Medicine
by David Hoffman FNIMH, AHG
(2003) Healing Arts Press ISBN 978 089281749 8
The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicines
by Matthew Wood
(1997) North Atlantic Press ISBN 13: 978 1 556643 232 3
The Way Of Herbs
by Michael Tierra L. Ac, O.M.D.
Pocket Books ISBN 13: 978 0 671 02327 0
The Green Pharmacy
by James A. Duke Ph.D.
(1997) Rodale Press ISBN 0 87596 316 1

CLASSICAL EUROPEAN HERBOLOGY

Potter’s New Cyclopedia Of Botanical Drugs and Preparations
by R. C.Wren FLS
(1907/ 1958) The C.W.Daniel Co. Ltd ISBN 0 85207 197 3

CHINESE HERBOLOGY

Chinese Medicinal Herbology and Pharmacology
by John K Chen and Tina T Chen
(2004) Art of Medicine Press ISBN 0 9740635 0 9
An Illustrated Chinese Materia Medica
by Jing Nuan Wu
(2005) Oxford University Press ISBN 13: 978 0 19 514017 0
Chinese Harbal Medicine: Materia Medica 3rd edition
Compiled and Trans by Dan Bensky, Steven Clavey, Erich Stoger
(2004) Eastland Press Inc ISBN 0 939616 4 24
Chinese Herbal Formulas For Women Only
by Dr Hong Yen Hsu and Douglass H. Easer
(1982) Keats Publishing Co. ISBN 0 87983 654 7
Healing With Chinese Herbs
by Richard Hyatt
(1990) Healing Arts Press ISBN 0 89281 277
Chinese Herbal Therapy: A Guide To Its Principles and Practice
by Takahide Kuwaki M.D.
(1990) Oriental Healing Arts Institute ISBN 0 941942 30 9
Dui Yao: The Art of Combining Chinese Medicinals
Trans. by Bernard Cote
(1997) Blue Poppy Press ISBN 9778 0936 185 81 1
Chinese Herbal Medicines: Comparisons and Characteristics
by Yi Fan Yang
(2002) Elsevier Ltd ISBN 0 443 07166 7
Chinese Natural Cures
by Henry C. Lu
(2005) Black Dog and Leventhal Publishers Inc. ISBN 13: 978 1 57912 546 2
260 Essential Chinese Medicines
by Bob Flaws
(1999) Blue Poppy Press ISBN 1 891845 03 9
Herb Toxicities and Drug Interactions: A formula Approach
by Fred Jennes and Bob Flaws
(2008) ISBN 978 1 8991845 26 0
The Way Of Chinese Herbs
by Michael Tierra LAc., O.M.D.
Pocket Books/ Simon and Schuster ISBN 998 0 671 89869 4
Planetary Herbology: An Integration of Western Herbs Into The Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Systems
by Michael Tierra LAc, N.D.
Lotus Press ISBN 978 0 9415 2427 8
Herbal Emissaries: Bringing Chinese Herbs to the West
by Steven Foster and Yue Chong Xi
(1992) Healing Arts Press ISBN 0 89281 349 0
Between Heaven And Earth: A Guide To Chinese Medicine
by Harriet Bienfield L.Ac. and Efrem Korngold L Ac, O.M.D.
(1991) Ballantine Books ISBN 0 345 37974 8
Chinese Tonic Herbs
by Ron Teeguarden
Japan Publications Inc ISBN 0 87040 551 9

SOUTHEAST ASIAN HERBAL TRADITIONS

A Thai Herbal: Traditional Recipes For Health and Harmony
by C. Pierce Salguero
(2003) Findhorn Press ISBN 1 84409 004 3

AYURVEDIC HERBOLOGY

The Complete Book of Ayurvedic Home Remedies
by Vasant Lad B.A.M.S., M.A. Sc.
(1998) Three Rivers Press ISBN 0 609 80286 0
The Way of Ayurvedic Herbs
by Karta Purkh Singh Khalsa and Michael Tierra
Lotus Press ISBN 978 0 9409 8598 8
Ayurvedic Healing: A Comprehensive Guide
by Dr. David Frawley
(2000) Lotus Press ISBN 978 0 9409 8598 8
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide To Herbal Medicine
by Dr. David Frawley and Dr Vasant Lad
(1986/ 2001) Lotus Press
The Ayurvedic Plants (Indian Medical Science Series #132) 1st edition
by P.H. Kulkarni and D.R. Shahida Ansari
Sri Sat Guru Pub. Indiololigal and Oriental Publishers Division of Indian
Book Center 40-5 Shakti Nagar, Delhi 110007 India
Ayurvedic Pharmacology and Therapeutic Uses of Medicinal Plants 1st English edition
by Vaidya Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
(2000) Kulapati Munshi Marg, Mumbai 400007 India
Planetary Herbology: An Integration of Western Herbs Into The Traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic Systems
by Michael Tierra LAc, N.D.
(1988) Lotus Press ISBN 978 0 9415 2427 8
Indian Medicinal Plants: Forgotten Healers: A Guide To Ayurvedic Herbal Medicine
by Dr. Prakesh Paranjpe B.A.M. & S., M.B.B.S., Phd
Chaukhamba Vidyabhawan ISBN 81 7084 170 8
Ayurvedic Herbs: A Clinical Guide To The Healing Plants Ofd Traditional Indian Medicine
by M.S.Premila PhD
Haworth Press Inc ISBN 13: 978 0 7890 1767 3
The Garden Of Life: An Introduction To The Healing Plants Of India
by Naveen Patnaik
(1993) Doubleday ISBN 0 385 42469 8

LATIN AMERICAN HERBOLOGY (el major parte en Espanol)

The Healing Forest: Medicinal and Toxic Plants Of The North West Amazonia
by Richard Evans Schultes And Robert F Raffauf
(1990) Dioscorides Press ISBN 0 931146 14 3
Vine Of The Soul Medicine Men, Their Plants And Rituals In The Columbian Amazonia
by Richard Evans Schultes FMLS, And Robert F Raffauf, FLS
(1992) Synergetic Press ISBN 0 907791 31
Plantas Medicinales Del Peru: Antologia 1: Compilacion y notas
by Edmundo Guillen Guillen, Benjamin Castaneda Castaneda, y Frank Lizaraso
Caparo
(2004) Peru. Universidad De San Martin De Porres Facultad De Medicina Humana
ISBN 9972 9768 6 6
Plantas Que Curan, Plantas Que Matan
by P. A. Carvajal
(1988) Editorial Pax Mexico ISBN 968 860 229 9
Plantas Usadas Por Shamanes Amazonicos En El Brebaje Ayahuasca
by Luis Alberto Lopez Vinatea
(2000)
Mas Salud Con Las Plantas Medicinales
by Jeremy Allen
Brosmac ISBN 8055 488 6
Libellus De Medicinalibus Indorum Herbis: Manuscrito Azteca De 1552
by Martin De La Cruz; Segun traduccion Latina De Juan Badianoi
Fundo De Cultura Economica; Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Sociual
Libellus De Medicinalibus Indorum Herbis Manuscrito Azteca De 1552
by Martin De La Cruz; segun traduccion Latina De Juan Badiano
(Version Espanola Con Estudios Y Comentarios Por Diversos Autores)
Fundo De Cultura Economica; Instituto Mexicano Del Seguro Social
Journal of Traditional Amazon Medicines
(2005) Institute Of Traditional Amazonian Medicines; and Amazon Therapeutic
Laboratories USA
Alquemia Vegetal: Como Fazer Sua Farmacia Caseira 2nd ed.
Por Vera Froes e Antonio Rocha
(1997) Nova Era ISBN 85 01 04427
As Plantas Medicinais No Ano 2000
Por Moacir Conceicao
Tao Editora Ldta
Plantas Alucinogenas
De Richard Evans Schultes
(1982) La Prensa Medica Mexicana, S.A. ISBN 968 435 041 4

NATIVE NORTH AMERICAN HERBOLOGY

Medicinal Plants of The Pacific West
by Michael Moore
(1993/ 2001) Red Crane Books ISBN 1 878610 31 7
Medicinal Plants Of The Mountain West
by Michael Moore
(2003) Museum of New Mexico Press ISBN 0 89013 454 5
Indian Herbology Of North America: The Definitive Guide To Native Medicinal Plants And Their Uses
by Alma R. Hutchens
(1991) Shambhala Publications Inc ISBN 0 87773 639 1
Native American Ethnobotany
by Daniel E. Moerman
(1998) Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 453 9

WOMEN’S HERBAL MEDICINE

Herbal Healing For Women
by Rosemary Gladstar
(1993) Fireside Press ISBN 13: 978 0 671 76767 9
Growing 101 Herbs That Heal
by Tammi Hartung
(2000) Storey Publishing ISBN 13: 978 1 58017 215 8
Healing With The Herbs Of Life
by Lesley Tierra Lac, Herbalist, AHG
Crossing Press ISBN 13: 97 8 1 58091 147 4

HOMEOPATHY AND NATUROPATHY

Naturopathic Handbook Of Herbal Formulas: A Practical And Concise Herb User’s Guide 3rd ed.
by Richard Scalzo
(1994) Kivaki Press ISBN 1 882308 42 5
The Complete Guide To Homeopathy: The Principles And Practice Of Treatment
by Dr. Andrew Lockie and Dr. Nicola Geddes
(1995) Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN 0 7894 0148 7

AROMATHERAPY, OILS AND RESINS

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils,
by Julia Lawless,
(1995) Barnes & Noble Books (Element Books Limited)
The Practice of Aromatherapy,
by Jean Valnet,
(1980, 1990) Healing Arts Press.
Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art,
by Kathi Keville and Mindy Green,
(1995) The Crossing Press.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Aromatherapy,
by Julia Lawless,
(1997) Element Books Limited
Aromatherapy: A Lifetime Guide to Healing with Essential Oils,
by Valerie Gennari Cooksley
(1996) Prentice Hall.
Aromatherapy and the Mind
by Julia Lawless
(1994) Thorsons.
Hydrosols – The Next Aromatherapy
by Suzanne Catty
(2001) Healing Arts Press.
The Aromatherapy Book
by Jeane Rose
(1992) North Atlantic Books ISBN 978 1 55643 073 2
The Complete Book Of Essential Oils and Aromatherapy
by Valerie Ann Worwood
(1991) New World Library ISBN 978 0 931432 82 8
The Fragrant Mind: Aromatherapy For Personality, Mind, Mood and Emotion
by Valerie Ann Worwood
(1996) New World Library ISBN 1 880032 91 0
Aromatherapy For Healing The Spirit: Restoring Emotional And Mental Balance With Essential Oils
by Gabriel Mojay
(1997) Healing Arts Press ISBN 0 89281 887 5
The Aromatherapy Companion: Medicinal Uses, Ayurvedic Healing, Body Care Blends, Perfumes and Scents, Emotional Health and Well Being
by Victoria H. Edwards
Victoria H. Edwards ISBN 10: 1 58017 150 8
Scented Flora Of The World
by Roy Genders
(1994) Robert Hale ISBN 0 7090 5440 8
The Incense Bible: Plant Scents That Transcend World Culture, Medicine and Spirituality
by Kerry Hughes M.Sc.
(2007) Haworth Press ISBN 978 0 7890 2169
Plant Resins: Chemistry,Evolution, Ecology, Ethnobotany
by Jean H. Langeheim
(2003) Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 574 8

PLANT SPIRIT TEACHINGS

Plant Spirit Medicine
by Eliot Cowan
Swan Raven & Co ISBN 0 926524 09 7
The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence Of The Heart In The Direct Perception Of Nature
by Stephen Harrod Buhner
Bear & Company ISBN 1 59143 035 6
The Healing Garden: A natural Haven for Body, Senses and Spirit
by Sue Minter
(1995) Eddison Sadd Editions ISBN 0 8048 3083 5
Visionary Plant Consciousness: The Shamanic Teachings Of The Plant World
Ed by J.P. Harpignies
Park Street Press ISBN 13 978 1 59477 147 7

SPIRITUAL AND PSYCHOTROPIC HERBOLOGY

Plants Of The Gods: Their Sacred,Healing and Hallucinogenic Powers
by Richard Evans Schultes,Albert Hofmann & Christian Ratsch
(1998) Healing Arts Press ISBN 0 89281 979 0
Handbook Of Psychotropic Herbs: A scientific Analysis Of Herbal Remedies For Psychiatric Conditions
by Ethan Russo, MD
Haworth Press ISBN 0 7890 0718 5
Psychadelic Shamanism: The Cultivation, Preparation and Shamanic Use Of Psychotropic Plants
by Jim DeKorne
Loompanics Unlimited ISBN 1 55950 110 3
Visionary Plant Consciousness: The Shamanic Teachings Of The Plant World
Ed by J.P. Harpignies
Park Street Press ISBN 13 978 1 59477 147 7
A Golden Guide To Hallucinogenic Plants
by Richard Evans Schultes
(1976) Golden Press

DYE PLANTS

A Dyer’s Garden: From Plant To Pot, Growing Dyes For Natural Fibers
by Rita Buchanan
Interweave Press LLC ISBN 13 978 1 883010 07 2
Dyes From American Native Plants: A Practical Guide
by Lynn Richards and Ronald J Tyrl
Timber Press ISBN 0 88192 668
Dye Plants and Dying
by John and Margaret Cannon
(1994) The Herbert Press Ltd ISBN 1 871569 74 5

HERBAL MEDICINE MAKING

The Herbal Medicine Makers Handbook
by James Green
(2000) Crossing Press/ Ten Speed Press ISBN 13: 978 0 89594 990 5
Making Plant Medicine
by Richo Cech
Horizin Herbs Publication ISBN 0 9700312 0 3

MEDICINAL HERB CULTIVATION

Seeds And Propogation
by Susan McClure
(1997) Smith and Hawken ISBN 0 7611 0733 9
Growing At-Risk Medicinal Herbs: Cultivation, Conservation and Ecology
by Richo Cech
(2002) Richard A “Richo” Cech ISBN 0 9700312 1 1
Growing Harvesting Medicinal Herbs in Sonoma County And The North Bay
by Ruth Dreier and Leslie Gardner
(2002) Sonoma County Herb Associiation Publication