LINKS & READING SUGGESTIONS

http://www.herbaid.org.uk
(Site for purchasing Herbaid products)

http://www.holtwoodherbs.co.uk
(This is our project in North Devon growing and harvesting medicinal trees and shrubs sustainably.)

http://www.nimh.org.uk/
(There is a list of medical herbalists here who are members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.)

http://www.mdx.ac.uk/cmh
(This site provides information about the Herbal Medicine degree at Middlesex University.)

http://www.web.mdx.ac.uk/herbgarden/
(Wonderful plant pictures from the Herb Garden at Middlesex University.)

http://www.ehpa.eu
(The European Herbal and Traditional Practitioners Association site which carries a lot of information about legislation on herbal products and developments in regulation of herbal medicine.)

http://library.wellcome.ac.uk/
(Extensive resource relating to the history of medicine.)

http://www.herbsociety.co.uk/
(The Herb Society is a membership organisation with an excellent quarterly magazine and information about local events and groups.)

BOOKS

Bairacli Levy, Juliette de. The Complete Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable. London: Faber and Faber, 1991. (This book was first published in 1952 and has lots of suggestions for sheep, goats, cows, horses, poultry, sheep-dogs and bees - but not cats!)

Bruton-Seal, Julie and Seal, Matthew. Hedgerow Medicine: Harvest and Make Your Own Herbal Remedies. Ludlow: Merlin Unwin, 2008. (Lots of ideas for using native plants.)

Chevallier, Andrew. Herbal First Aid: Natural Medicine. Christchurch, Dorset: Amberwood Publishing, 1993. (A very short, but handy, book with both an A-Z of herbs and an A-Z of ailments.)

Grieve, M. A Modern Herbal: The Medicinal, Culinary, Cosmetic and Economic Properties, Cultivation and Folklore of Herbs, Grasses, Fungi, Shrubs and Trees with all their Modern Scientific Uses. Edited and introduction by C. F. Leyel. London: Penguin, 1931. (A treasure trove of historical information about herbs from all over the world, also including some cultivation - better on folklore than actual medicinal uses.)

Griggs, Barbara. Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine. Rochester, Vermont: Healing Arts Press, 1981. (A very comprehensive account of the development of the use of herbs as medicine since classical times.)

Hoffman, David. The New Holistic Herbal.. Shaftsbury, Dorset: Element, 1986. (Ideal for anyone wanting to treat themselves, as this book includes a wide range of herbs, actions and dosages plus fairly comprehensive suggestions for ailments arranged according to systems of the body. As always, if a problem persists, consult a qualified practitioner.)

McIntyre, Anne. The Complete Woman's Herbal: A Manual of Healing Herbs and Nutrition for Personal Wellbeing and Family Care. London: Gaia Books, 1994. (A comprehensive book describing herbs, diet and other suggestions for all aspects of women's health including menstruation, pregnancy, menopause.)

Philips, Roger and Nicky Foy. Herbs. London: Pan Books Ltd, 1990. (Glorious full colour photos of many herbs with a brief description of their traditional uses.)

Rose, Francis, revised and updated by Clare O'Reilly. The Wild Flower Key. London: Frederick Warne, 2006. (This book is a must for accurate identification of plants, including trees, in the wild in the UK.)

Stickland, Sue. Planning the Organic Herb Garden: From Pots on Patios to Larger Layouts. Wellingborough: Thorsons, 1986. (A very practical short guide to designing and growing a herb garden.)

Wong, James. Grow Your Own Drugs. London: HarperCollins, 2009. (Made famous by the TV series, have fun making up a range of herbal remedies.)