The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is your essential research-backed home remedies book, offering 100 of the most common, beginner-friendly herbal alternatives to everyday over-the-counter medicines made from easy-to-find ingredients.

Written by a trusted expert who is both an East Asian Medical Practitioner and a Registered Herbalist, this pocket-sized guide is designed for quick, intuitive use at home or on the go. Compact, travel-friendly, and easy to navigate, the book organizes remedies alphabetically by ailment so you can immediately find the support you need, whenever you need it. Inside, you’ll discover 50 widely available North American herbs and 100 practical remedies for common concerns, each paired with clear illustrations that highlight the plant and its active properties.

Inside you’ll find:

1. 100 of the most common herbal remedies for everyday ailments, organized alphabetically for fast lookup
   
2. 50 familiar North American herbs, clearly illustrated for easy identification
   
3. A beginner-friendly approach focused on simple, accessible remedies anyone can use
   
4. Practical guidance for building a small, effective home apothecary
   
5. Easy-to-follow instructions for creating safe, effective herbal preparations that are backed by research
   
   

Whether you’re new to herbal medicine, building a home apothecary, or looking for a reliable herbal medicine reference you can keep close at hand, this indispensable guide makes it easy to confidently use time-honored herbal remedies in everyday life.“Beautifully illustrated by the art and artistry of Amanda Key, The Little Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is a compact yet impressively organized compendium, unreservedly recommended for home apothecaries and students and practitioners of alternative medicine. An indispensable resource for personal, professional, and academic library collections.”
— Midwest Book ReviewANGELA RENZETTI, EAMP, RH, is an acupuncturist, herbalist, and teacher with a private practice called Moonlight Medicine. Her work is rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, plant medicines, and folk magic. Before becoming an acupuncturist, she lived in China and worked as a translator. When she is not treating patients or working with herbs, she is reading, cooking, or going on adventures with her partner.