The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide - Paperback
The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide - Paperback
by Thomas Easley (Author), Steven Horne (Author)
The trusted guide that transforms herbal knowledge into real medicine--250 safe and effective remedies you can make at home.
The essential guide to making herbal medicine that works--because method matters. You've tried the teas. Tinkered with tinctures. Flipped through gorgeous herb books that left you wondering: Why don't my remedies work? Here's the truth: How you make plant medicine is just as important as what you use. The Modern Herbal Dispensatory reveals what clinical herbalists know--the techniques and preparations that unlock each herb's full healing power. With 250 proven remedies and clear step-by-step instructions, it turns your kitchen into a real herbal pharmacy. Inside You'll Learn:- 250 Proven Remedies for Real Results: Fire Cider that clears sinuses fast, Elderberry Syrup for immune support, Garlic-Mullein Oil for earaches, and more
- Why Preparation Matters: Get the right effect from the right form--bitters activate digestion when tasted, and yarrow tea may support sweating and gut relief better than capsules
- The Six Tissue States Go beyond symptoms--match herbs to underlying imbalances like heat, cold, dampness, or tension
- The Math Made Easy Master ratios, percentages, and dosages with clear, practical charts
- Extraction Methods, Demystified From teas and tinctures to advanced percolation, fluid extracts, and Soxhlet setups--with full-color visual guides
- The 12 Categories of Herbs: Why pungent herbs extract best in alcohol, mucilants need water, and some must be dried before use
- Every Form, Every Function Covers the full spectrum--from teas and tinctures to oils, lozenges, extracts, and advanced preparations
- Designed for Real Use: Includes full-color photo guides, sourcing tips, multiple appendices, and a complete index for quick reference What Makes This Book Different: Most herb books tell you what plants do. The Modern Herbal Dispensatory shows you how to extract their full power--with the precision needed for results. "If you've ever wondered which extraction method to use, or hesitated to try percolation, this clear and concise guide will become a trusted companion."
--Guido Masé, co-founder & co-director, Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism Perfect For: - Beginners ready to move beyond DIY tea blends
- Herbalists who want consistent, potent formulas
- Health practitioners expanding into plant-based care
- Anyone building a natural medicine cabinet that works The Herbal Standard for Over a Decade:
Used in schools, clinics, and apothecaries nationwide, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory is the go-to reference for serious herbalists. Your herbs are only as powerful as your methods. Now's the time to make real medicine.
Author Biography
Thomas Easley is coauthor of Modern Herbal Medicine and founder of the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. He is a clinical herbalist and professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Easley integrates modern science and the deep and rich tradition of Western herbalism into a unified and systematic approach to health and healing. Easley emphasizes foods as primary medicine and uses intensive diets as well as stress reduction techniques, nutritional supplements, and exercise to help people achieve their health goals. His approach draws on his extensive clinical experience, which spans 14 years of full-time practice and over 10,000 clients.
Steven Horne is a professional member and former president of the American Herbalists Guild and a professional member of the International Iridology Practitioner's Association, having also served on the board of directors of both organizations. He has spoken at numerous conventions and conferences and has helped to start four different herbal companies, giving him extensive practical experience in formulating and manufacturing herbal extracts. Horne maintains a part-time consulting practice, working one-on-one with clients to help them resolve their health problems.Couldn't load pickup availability
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