An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary: The Art & Science of Creating Effective Herbal Remedies

This is a thoughtful, well-written book about healing and herbs.

This book was highly recommend as a beginners guide in an herbalist group I’m part of. I’ve been reading it on my breaks at work. I was pleased when my coworker’s were interested and wanted me to read it out loud so they can learn with me.

It’s a good start for a beginner and has great information.

I bought this for my Cousin. He has been very happy with it.

Wonderful addition to my herbal library. I love to create different formulas and this has helped I’m not only creating but labeling according to function so my clients can understand what each herb is helping with.

Fast delivery and book was practically new.

Anything by Holly Bellebuono is outstanding

The beauty I find in Holly Bellebuono's book is her 4-tier formula approach which makes the use of medicinal herbs simple and economical. The combination of herbs in this system elegantly addresses acute medical issues as well as long term wellness goals at the same time. I have already bookmarked a throat formula, a formula to support healthy lungs, a formula for chronic stress, and two formulas for the skin. For each formula Holly states the ratio between the herbs that are used and in which form they are best administered (tea, tincture, salve, syrup, etc.). She does not quantify how much of a remedy should be used at one time or how often it should be taken during a day. A beginner needs to find out from other sources how tinctures, salves, syrups, etc. are made, because their fabrication is not described in this book. This does not deter me because I already have other books and I really like Holly's formulations. Overall I agree with Holly's holistic approach to herbal medicine. In the beginning of the book, Holly for example makes clear that herbal medicine does not represent a magic bullet, but rather supports the healing process. I appreciate that she reminds the reader not only to rely on herbs but also to make healthy lifestyle changes and find a personal support system. I agree with her that herbal medicine has its limitations and that we have to consult with medical professionals, if necessary. She is also concerned about the environmental impact of herbal medicine and asks the reader to purchase organically grown herbs for her formulas and to avoid endangered herbs that are harvested in the wild. The only thing in this book I would criticize is that Holly recommends using arnica in homeopathic form. I agree that arnica should not be used in herbal formulations because it is endangered, but I I do not believe in homeopathy.I received an electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.