Rosemary Gladstar

Rosemary Gladstar is the gold standard when it comes to herbs. In her new book “How to Make and Use Herbal Remedies for Home Health Care” Rosemary Gladstar shows you how and when to use a few common herbs for prevention and relief of common non-emergency ailments.
This book is well written and easy to understand, You will learn how to grow your own herbs and how to store them, If you need to purchase them you will learn what to look for to get the freshest herbs. The most important part show more of the book is Herbal Safety, so be sure to read this carefully.
Rosemary then moves into making the herbal remedies. She discusses the equipment you will use in your kitchen then the different types of herbal preparations such as herbal teas, syrups, infusions, salves and ointments, tinctures and more.
Next is the herbal pantry coving herbs that are most commonly used and the safest. Each herb is described by parts used, benefits and suggested uses. Items from your kitchen that can be used for first aid is also covered.
Simple and effective home remedies with recipes round out the book. You will find remedies for cold and flu, constipation, cuts and wounds, toothaches, poison ivy, ear aches and many more. A resource guide is located at the back of the book.
Anyone that wishes to start using home herbal remedies should have a copy of this book on their shelf. It is written for those just starting in herbs and is an excellent reference book for those with more herbal experience. show less

This book was chock full of helpful hints, tips and tricks from master herbalist Rosemary Gladstar. My parents owned a copy of one of her other books on medicinal herbs, so I was excited when I saw this was available to review on Netgalley.

There's many useful things to learn about natural remedies and I though I've barely begun, I find reads like this fascinating.

It's really cool that you can find different plants in your own backyard that can be helpful to your well-being, and can add show more both flavor and nutrition to your daily meals. (Provided you don't spray your yard with pesticides or herbicides.)

Thank you to Storey Publishing for the complimentary e-book I received to review through Netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review, and the thoughts above are my own. show less

This is an invaluable resource to beginning to make your own facial cream, body butters, massage oils, bath salts and scrubs, lip balms, and more -- right in your kitchen with many ingredients already found in your pantry. Gladstar's experience is distilled into clear instructions full of common sense and helpful tips and charts for going beyond the recipe. She also explains how to use the items with helpful routines, such as a five step skin care routine, a step-by-step guide to applying show more henna, and the secrets to the perfect pampering bath.

Note: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher through NetGalley. show less

Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar is a should-have for anyone interested in herbal or natural remedies because this author is the EXPERT. The book contains a varied collection of recipes and remedies in terms of conditions treated and types of products (salves, teas, oils, tinctures, etc.). The author’s instructions are easy to use and it is easy to see she has a passion for teaching and sharing her wisdom.

Rating: 4/5 Stars

Recommendation: I bought this book to show more supplement what I had learned in my first book from Rosemary Gladstar, Medicinal Herbs (which is the book I would definitely start with). This book contains additional recipes and formulations, and I did not notice any repeated recipes. The recipes are accessible for even a beginner and the well-organized structure of the book makes it easy to find what you need. I highly recommend for anyone looking to make their own herbal products, especially if you are beginner or intermediate. show less