Hi, there! As a cannabis professional, and former "budtender" at a medical marijuana dispensary, I've talked with, and guided, many patients with ADHD. You are certainly on the right path in regard to using sativas for day time use. First and foremost, it is vitally important to remember that we are all DIFFERENT. Just like we all metabolize food and drink differently from one another, we metabolize cannabinoids differently, as well. What works for someone else with the same condition, may not work for you, and vice versa. My suggestion would be to experiment with different sativas and sativa leaning hybrids, as many patients with ADHD find that they help to encourage focus, concentration, and creativity, without the sleepy, relaxing effects often brought on by indicas, or indica leaning hybrids (those with high levels of anxiety tend to benefit from indica leaning strains). You may find heavy indicas beneficial for night time use if you have trouble getting to sleep.

There is no "right" answer when it comes to specific strain selection. It's also important to not get caught up in THC levels. I would suggest beginning with a sativa strain lower in THC, and perhaps higher in CBD, such as "Cannatonic". If low THC strains are enough, then stick with those! If you feel as though you need something a bit more potent, but still mellow, try to find Jack Herer, or something of the like. Sour Diesel, a more potent cannabis strain, is another wonderful sativa strain favored by individuals with ADHD.

Honestly, there are thousands amongst thousands of cannabis strains on today's ever expanding market. The best advice that I can give is to try a variety of them until you find what works best FOR YOU. If you visit a dispensary, inform your budtender of your condition and symptoms, so they can help guide you toward the right strain! Leafly and AllBud are also great resources to check out for strain information and reviews.

I also HIGHLY suggest that you look into "microdosing" with cannabis edibles. If you have access to a dispensary, or a trusted individual who specializes in making cannabis infused edible products, start out with a 2-5 mg dose of a cannabis infusion (I prefer cannabis infused coconut oil) in the morning time, on a day off if you haven't tried edibles before, to judge how it effects you, personally. Remember, start low and slow with dosing. Increase by a mg or two at a time until you find your own personal "perfect" dose. Some of us need more, and some of us need less. Though you may or may not feel the traditional "high" associated with THC infused products, introducing cannabinoids to your system regularly can help your body and mind reach homeostasis. This has to do with the endocannabinoid system. I will leave some links, below, explaining it in full detail. I will also leave a link explaining the benefits of microdosing. If you're really interested in exploring even further, get the book "Cannabis Pharmacy" by Michael Backes (https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Pharmacy-Practical-Medical-Marijuana/dp/157912951X). I truly hope that this has been a helpful response. Finding the right products that work best for you can sometimes be a journey, but it can be a fun one, and totally worth it in the end! Cannabis is, IMHO, is the best medicine. Cheers! 😊💚🌱✌️

http://norml.org/library/item/introduction-to-the-endocannabinoid-system

http://herb.co/2016/07/28/endocannabinoid-system-dummies/

https://wakeandbake.co/is-microdosing-cannabis-really-effective/

http://herb.co/2017/06/08/micro-dosing-cannabis-improve-life/

https://www.leafly.com/news/cannabis-101/microdosing-weed-guide

These are some of my favorites:

• Crockett's Victory Garden - There are also versions for flowers and lawns as well as the main garden one. It's organized by month and has lots of special chapters on different skills or tools or general information.
  
  
• Square Foot Gardening - It's written as a persuasive piece, but it's got good information on all different kinds of vegetables and explains the square foot method. Even if you don't use the method itself, the ideas in general can be useful.
  
  
• Backyard Herb Garden - This is an older book, but it's got a lot of helpful specific information on different herbs and ideas for growing them.
  
  
• Kitchen Garden for Beginners - It's not a perfect book, but I think it did a great job giving an overview of different gardening methods, plants and issues you might face.
  
  
• Vertical Gardening - This one is more specific, but all the trellis designs were fun and very helpful.
  
  
• Storey Country Wisdom Bulletins - These are nice little pamphlets ($4 on Amazon) on different plants (ie. tomatoes, peppers, strawberries) or topics (ie. fixing your soil or building a fence) that are pretty useful for gardening. Also they had some ideas that were new to me.
  
  
• Garden Primer - This one is also a good overview. And seems to be popular it covers general garden topics and has information about specific vegetables.
  
  
• The New Self Sufficient Gardener - It's got a lot of good general information, awesome illustrations, background explanation and information on specific vegetables.
  
  In terms of location specific information, as someone who recently moved half way across the country, your best off looking up the Extension website for where your living to find information on suggested varieties, new pests you might encounter, soil types and things like that.

There are so many and with many different focal points. I also think a list with some identification as to the focal points for each book would be useful. And I'm always happy to find new good ones, so I am glad for this post.

Rodales is one that I've seen mentioned a ton elsewhere, and I have found it useful too. There is some lore and some preparation and growing information along with medicinal info..

If you are looking for experience logs concerning herb usage, Susun Weed's forum is a nice place to search. The accounts are not made by medical professionals and perhaps are not studies based, but they are from people who test and use herbs on themselves. A very female bent; however, I've not seen a male treated anything but nicely there.

Cunningham's is a good magical go-to based in some lore, but can be problematic sometimes as dangers are not always noted. And the lore can be difficult to track down; though I was surprised that some of it had uses that I was already familiar with from childhood. Many websites about magical correspondences are word-for-word taken from it. It's Llewellyn, but don't let that scare you. I doubt there is an apothecary in existence that doesn't have a copy somewhere.

Miller's Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs was one I acquired years ago when starting the magic/psychoactive hunt. It includes some methods for preparation though the herbs included are limited. I think going to a forum or sub here that is dedicated to psychoactives would probably be more useful for preparation guides, but they may lack the ritual component.

For identification and growing and a tiny bit of lore too, I found Angier's Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants to be very easy to use when I first started. It's not comprehensive and it is dependent on region, but I thought it was a charming read.

I think if you can find a field guide to wild plants that pertains to your geographical area, it would be better. That way you can get out and examine the plants yourself and see how they grow and interact with other plants and their environments. Much of what I have read about the magical properties of plants makes sense when I consider observations of the plants behaviors. Some of it is counter-intuitive too, but what makes a plant magical is sometimes going to be based in a lore you create on your own.

The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants was a pricey thick one, but one I have found very useful for its purpose. I think it could be more inclusive, but I think the same thing could be said of every plant book published! If you can find one used, you may get it at a bargain. I bought mine for under 50$US but I have never seen it that cheap before or since. But this is not one that will be in every public library, so if you can afford it and spot it cheap, it may be worth the jump of you are into this kind of information. And of course the ever-loving Erowid is a great resource too.

These are just a few for beginning that I have used, but I have not used them in isolation. And there are several I have on a wish list too (this one has been rec'd to me, and omagah these have a savings account building over here). Websites have been excellent free resources especially to start. U.S. Wildflowers has a huge photo library and links to others if the geographical areas pertain to you. It's helped me get some basic identification of local plants many times.

For medicinal use and contra-indications that might feel safer, there are many hospitals that host pages of advice about herbal medicine and many of those link to studies. Since nothing here should be taken as medical advice, going to those resources may be very helpful. I have used too many to list.

And the same goes for growing guides. Websites are going to be quicker than books, but books may offer things like seasonal planting patterns and landscaping that a simple growing guide might not contain. There are too many of those to list as well.

Sorry for the length and I hope you get many more suggestions!

This website has a little profile for each plant, you can search either the aliment or the herb. -https://herbpathy.com/. I love to read some of Susun Weeds articles, and she also has a radio show on blog talk that anyone can call to talk to her, she is more women centered in general, but has great information for everyone. http://www.susunweed.com/. Then, here are some books on the subject that can help you make your own herbal medicines- https://www.amazon.com/Male-Herbal-Definitive-Health-Care/dp/1580911757/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1510690404&sr=8-1&keywords=the+male+herbal

https://www.amazon.com/Herbal-Medicine-Makers-Handbook-Home-Manual/dp/0895949903/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 - I read this one, and its great.

https://www.amazon.com/Wise-Woman-Herbal-Childbearing-Year/dp/0961462000/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510690479&sr=1-3&keywords=the+wise+woman+herbal

For those of us who like to explore psychoactives there is this book- https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Psychoactive-Plants-Ethnopharmacology-Applications/dp/0892819782/ref=sr_1_sc_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1510690609&sr=1-1-spell&keywords=encycolpedia+of+psychoactives.

I sometimes get books through the public library its a great resource to check out various types books before buying them or if you can't afford to. Some herbs which I have explored, and like are: California Poppy wonderful for anxiety, sleep, and mild pain. Damiana slightly mood uplifting, and great for the reproductive organs, I don't know if it was this herb is entirely to blame for it but my cycle is way more regulated ever since drinking it. Echinacea for colds, and immune support. Skullcap for anxiety. Tumeric, Manjistha (Indian herbs), and pepper together for inflammation, and the blood/skin, black seed Oil, and of course kratom. I have been building my own little medicine cabinet piece by piece playing, and learning along the way. Enjoy! May you discover a new, and amazing journey.

Seconding u/theUnmutual6's recommendations, in addition to u/BlueSmoke95's suggestion to check out Ann Moura's work. I would like to recommend Ellen Dugan's Natural Witchery and her related domestic witchery books. Ellen is a certified Master Gardener and incorporates plants into much of her work.

Some of my favorite plant books!

Plant Science:

• Plant Physiology and Development (you can get away with the previous edition of this one!)
  
  
• Botany for Gardeners
  
  
• Essential Plant Pathology (do NOT get the first edition - the second edition is superior in almost every single way)
  
  
• American Horticultural Society Plant Propagation: The Fully Illustrated Plant-by-Plant Manual of Practical Techniques
  
  
  Foraging & Field Guides:
  
  
• A Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants: Eastern and central North America
  
  
• Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt To Plate
  
  
• The Forager's Harvest: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild Plants
  
  Herbalism:
  
  
• Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use (this is the first one I would recommend to novices)
  
  
• The Herbal Apothecary: 100 Medicinal Herbs and How to Use Them
  
  
• The Herbal Medicine Maker's Manual
  
  
• 300 Herbs: A Materia Medica
  
  
• Culpeper's Complete Herbal
  
  Ethnobotany:
  
  
• A Modern Herbal Vol I and Vol II (these could belong in the above section or here - I love love love these books. I think they are a must for any hedge witch or green witch!!)
  
  
• Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants and Trees
  
  
• Whispers from the Woods: The Lore & Magic of Trees
  
  
• Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge and the Teachings of Plants
  
  I also encourage y'all to look into fungi as well. I work with both plants and fungi and I think they bring a fascinating and fulfilling aspect to my work. Plus, hunting for mushrooms is super fun! I can recommend field guide books for folks who are interested, they just tend to be very region-specific so I'm not going to list all of them here.
  
  For general fungus reading I recommend the following:
  
  
• Magical Mushrooms, Mischievous Molds
  
  
• The Fifth Kingdom
  
  
• Mycelium Running
  
  
• Radical Mycology: A Treatise on Seeing & Working with Fungi
  
  
• Mushrooms Demystified

Okay so this isn't complete, and apparently my account is too young (or doesn't have enough karma?) to make a post to the subreddit :(

But here is the original post I constructed to submit:

Hello r/herbalism.

This book list was compiled by a good friend of mine who has been a practicing herbalist for a while now. I thought you might all enjoy this list; it's divided into different sections based on the particular area of study. My friend would also like me to inform you "If anyone should have difficulty locating these books, I've found a website, called bookfinder.com, to be most useful in acquiring these books for a fraction of the price from regular booksellers."

Beginner Herbalism, General

• Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide: 33 Healing Herbs to Know, Grow, and Use
  
  
• Making Plant Medicine by Richo Cech
  
  
• Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine Making Guide
  
  
• Rosemary Gladstar's Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health
  
  
• Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug Resistant Bacteria by Stephen Buhner
  
  
• The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual by James Green
  
  
• Earthwise Herbal Vol I. and Earthwise Herbal Vol. II by Matthew Wood.
  
  
• The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification by Matthew Wood
  
  
  
• Rodale's 21st Century Herbal by Michael Balick
  
  
• The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants in a Quick-Study, One-Stop Guide by Brigitte Mars
  
  
  
• The Herbalist's Way: The Art and Practice of Healing with Plant Medicines by Nancy Phillips, Michael Phillips, and Rosemary Gladstar
  
  
  

  Advanced Herbalism
  

  
  

• Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine by David Hoffman
  
  
• Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief by David Winston
  
  
• Edward E Shook's Elementary Treatise in Herbology and Advanced Treatise in Herbology - (In regards to the second, my friend has found a free PDF of the advanced treatise.)
  
  
• The School of Natural Healing: The Reference Volume on Natural Herbs for the Teacher, Student or Herbal Practitioner by John R. Christopher
  
  
• The Complete Herbal Tutor: A Structured Course to Achieve Professional Expertise by Anne McIntyre
  
  

  Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry (Part of the Advanced Herbalism List)
  

  
  
  

• The Constituents of Medicinal Plants: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine by A. Pengally
  
  
• Phytochemistry and Pharmacy for Practitioners of Botanical Medicine by Eric Yarnell
  
  
• Herbal Constituents: Foundations of Phytochemistry by Lisa Ganora
  
  
  

  Medicinal Mycology
  

  
  

• The Fungal Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Medicinal Mushrooms and Lichens of North America by Robert Rogers
  
  
• Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms by Paul Stamets
  
  
  
  

Sounds like you are doing things right in terms of research. I would be happy to go through your garden details with you.. but it would take quite a while lol. I would recommend this book over any other one resource hands down.. http://www.amazon.com/Organic-Marijuana-Soma-Style-Cultivating/dp/0932551688/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411611462&sr=8-1&keywords=soma+pleasures

Your name says hippie so you shouldnt mind that he is a total hippie.. but he has what I believe is the perfect "mindset" for growing. This book is literally my bible. Read it a bunch of times. I even bought it so I can read it in my garden.

I would only recommend what Soma and Jorge Cervantes say. They both are against topping, but pro organic. Grow in the mindset of "what would nature do?" and follow it. I tend to water right after it rains for example so my girls can feel like they arnt getting supplemented water not from rain. I have not seen this sub to be the best place for solid info. There is some great info.. but a lot of people like to do a lot more work than is needed. Be a do less gardener.

I think this thread should be newbies asking "HELP". If people with good info dont share it, it is the worst thing in my opinion.

As for nutes.. I will give you 2 years of research in like two sentences.. 1.) Veg needs an NPK in a ratio of 1-1-1.(I use Fox Farm Big Bloom..follow the feeding chart). 2.) In Flower keep using the "base" nute from veg, and the 3rd week until 2 weeks before harvest, you add a guano product. ( I live and die by Budswel). Two products and you are golden. I even use this mix for "hydroponic" plants in pure coco coir. Last two weeks, just pure water.

Since we are talking about water.. always add garden lime to your watering can(or however you water) every watering to keep your PH balanced...


I should probably stop since everything I am telling you Soma writes about in perfect detail...

The Cannabis Encyclopedia - Jorge Cervantes

It covers everything you’d need to know. It also has an illustrated diagnostic section, which for any novice grower is an invaluable resource (ie without needing the Internet)

A brief overview of the issue or curiosity I’m having is usually covered which I can then use to focus my attention toward a more in-depth resource.

I also recommend: Growing Elite Cannabis - Ryan Riley

I have an older digital version of this book, it has been republished so I’m sure they updated some of their information but this tome (516 pages) has a lot of good information. It’s easy-to-understand and has tons of good images to help illustrate the techniques and processes for all the major. It’s pretty costly (~$90-$100), but depending on your level of interest it could be a great investment to your growing knowledge.

Happy Growing!!

Check out r/physicgarden and r/ethnobotany

Most the edible and medicinal plant books cover wild plants. They often also have pseudoscience presented as fact or just outright falsehood so without some knowledge of the subject just picking up a few books could do more harm than good. We would also need some idea of your location to make good recommendations. An idea of your available space and goals would also be helpful. Sorry I can't give a straight answer but the subject is nuanced.

Having said that, I would recommend two sources as a starting point: PDR for herbal medicines https://www.amazon.com/PDR-Herbal-Medicines-Thomson-Healthcare/dp/1563636786/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=pdr+herbal+medicines&qid=1573757937&sr=8-2 and Germany's Commission E https://buecher.heilpflanzen-welt.de/BGA-Commission-E-Monographs/

Both are scientifically valid collections of monographs on medicinal plants. They don't cover a lot of what you are looking for -such as gardening help- and they also cover things that should only be used by advanced practitioners -please don't try to make tincture of opium. But, they are rigorously reviewed for scientific accuracy and contain very good preparation and dosing guidelines. My suggestion would be to visit local botanical gardens and horticultural supply centers and ask what kind of medicinal plants are commonly grown in your area. Your local extension service probably has a master gardener program that will also be very useful. After you have a list of common medicinal plants for your area, look them up on Commission E and PDR For Herbal Medicines and only plant the ones that are known to be effective AND can be prepared by a beginner.

Good luck.

The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)

Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)


BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS

Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508

Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500

The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765

The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744

Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328

Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060

Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808

Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220

Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055

The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314

Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898

Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192

Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389

Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326

Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448

Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882

WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS

Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356

Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575

The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047

Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519

The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704

The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792

ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC

Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812

The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208

Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594

Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517

Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122

Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360

Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841

Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679

The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311

Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553

The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038

HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES

A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229

The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789

The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048

Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362

Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000

Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108


SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117

Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257

Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233

Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693

Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136

The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543


THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751

The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370

Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT

78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408

Go buy a 4x4 tent, ideally gorilla but can get cheaper.

https://growershouse.com/gorilla-grow-tent-4-x-4?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o1&scid=scplp6055&sc_intid=6055&gsacid=952890155&keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw4jvBRCJARIsAHYewPMdnaA3pI_kaqr7hDDtRfQzZ5-nIJ_myYwy_RzlSfPlTYAKJuHyn5MaAotOEALw_wcB#!

Order the light


https://growershouse.com/horticulture-lighting-group-hlg-600w-qb288-v2-r-spec-led-kit?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&adpos=1o2&scid=scplp15744&sc_intid=15744&gsacid=952890155&keyword=&gclid=Cj0KCQiAw4jvBRCJARIsAHYewPMp8yJqTkQMEmC5Db2_3fMT73eIoyEVEXZMPbEIJIB_wpvPAEW537saAsyFEALw_wcB

Inline fan


AC Infinity CLOUDLINE T6, Quiet 6" Inline Duct Fan with Temperature Humidity Controller - Ventilation Exhaust Fan for Heating Cooling Booster, Grow Tents, Hydroponics https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XBXFPD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LMT4Db95YN9QZ

Carbon filter


VIVOSUN 6 Inch Air Carbon Filter Odor Control with Australia Virgin Charcoal for Inline Fan, Grow Tent Odor Scrubber, Pre-Filter Included, Reversible Flange 6"x 18" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01731MLFK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_HNT4Db23PB3M8

Flex duct

VIVOSUN 6 Inch 25 Feet Non-Insulated Flex Air Aluminum Ducting for HVAC Ventilation w/Two 6 Inch Stainless Steel Clamps https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010UCCMW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_yPT4DbNQFABKE

Fan


SPT Wall Mount 16" Fan with Remote Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071Y8CN45/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_oQT4DbV2ANXJG

Temp/hygrometer

AcuRite 00613 Indoor Thermometer & Hygrometer with Humidity Gauge, 3" H x 2.5" W x 1.3" D https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0013BKDO8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_xRT4Db8N3X0K6

Rope hanger

iPower GLROPEX2 2-Pair 1/8 Inch 8-Feet Long Heavy Duty Adjustable Rope Clip Hanger (150lbs Weight Capacity) Reinforced Metal, 2 Pack, Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018WIOEDA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_iST4DbF0EQJAK

Light timer

BN-LINK 7 Day Outdoor Heavy Duty Digital Programmable Timer BND/U78, 125VAC, 60Hz, Dual Outlet, Weatherproof, Heavy Duty, Accurate For Lamps Ponds Christmas Lights 1875W 1/2HP ETL Listed https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9RK4VV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wWT4Db5Q74NPA

PH meter

Digital PH Meter, PH Meter 0.01 PH High Accuracy Water Quality Tester with 0-14 PH Measurement Range for Household Drinking, Pool and Aquarium Water PH Tester Design with ATC (2020-Yellow) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08197LX6H/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_TXT4DbZ8TF1W

Tower of Power

Hydrofarm TMTOP6 Tower of Power https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001WAL58I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_f1T4Db88GD2GE

Loupe

VIVOSUN 30X 60X Illuminated Jewelers Loupe Foldable Magnifier with LED Light for Jewelry Gems Watches Coins Stamps Antiques Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VK1LVKX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_62T4DbR2KDDY4

Measuring cups.

Garden Smart Measuring Glass (1, 1 ounce) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073C6S1LS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_o5T4DbQFTS4FY


Fox Run Brands 4892COM 4-Ounce Mini Measuring Glass, Regular, Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000N4CQWI/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_95T4DbTWPWNMP


Get some short heavy gauge cords

Still haven’t said what medium, so I can’t recommend anything there for nutes or pots. Since your new, I’d consider soil and airpots.

You’ve got lots to learn, buy the grow encyclopedia.

The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878823345/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_9RIDjvgDjnPoc

I’m sure I forgot something, it’s off the top of my head, you’ll always be running and picking up a trinket or two. That said, this will get you far down the path.

Need to decide medium and I can help point you towards genetics. Probably clones to start off.

you might find value in Rosemary Gladstar's books on medicinal herbs. There are a few that might be of interest to you. medicinal herbs for beginners, 175 herbal recipes for vibrant health, herbs for stress and anxiety, and family herbal are a few good ones to look into.

In the related listings I found several other great titles with good reviews on them. Among them, there was the herbal apothecary, the complete medicinal herbal, and the herbal medicine maker's handbook

I would also suggest James Wong, an ethnobotanist. He has a series that was on the bbc about using plants to make medicinal items. It was on youtube for a bit but is no longer there in its entirety. He does have a book on the series, though-
grow your own drugs. A sequel with more recipes can be found here- a year with james wong.

I also find that many sustainable living, foraging, and related sites tend to have good recipes you can sort through. here are a few of the ones i have saved.

mother earth news- make your own herbal teas

wolf college resources

https://arcadianabe.blogspot.ca/

http://www.eattheweeds.com/archive/


lastly, a basic google search for "herbal remedies" brought me a few websites that look promising.

mother earth news- herbs for ailments and wounds

botanical.com has a few resources for recipe and information about plants, but it is more limited than i would like.

the family herbalist looks very promising.

there are probably a ton more out there, but i hope that some of these or the terms they use can help you find what you are looking for.

While Jorge's books (and videos) are fantastic, the total novice whose typical reddit posts range from a photo of a 1 week old plant growing in a window sill asking "how does my plant look?" to "first timer, please tell me everything I need to know to grow" style posts are not going to seek out and buy those books unfortunately. I don't doubt there are mistakes to be found but I don't believe the information on GWE is quite the evil collection of misinformation you describe it as. But with that said, its is always advisable to perform your research from more than just one resource. GWE has an easy to digest format and lots of different instructional articles all under one umbrella. If you have a better free recommendation, please share. While I have purchased Jorge's grow bible, most new growers will not, unfortunately.
Edit: if anyone is ready to buy one of Jorge's books, I would recommend this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1878823345/ref=pd_aw_fbt_14_img_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=V574Y4A1QBPYHRMPAGY5. It's even pricier but contains most everything you will find in his bible that was published a decade earlier but includes much more including some updated techniques as he has perfected his grows. Jorge Cervantes is THE master, that's indisputable.
One last edit: check your local library, Jorge's books can often be found there, even in non legal states.

I did 3 years of LLMD treatment, which helped with some symptoms, but I still have disabling fatigue. I've been off treatment for about two years.

Now I'm going more of an herbal route. I'm putting more stock in herbs than in vegetables and diet. I maintained a healthy low-carb diet throughout my LLMD treatment but kept worsening anyway.

My plan is to do Buhner's core protocol from Healing Lyme, but I'm DIY'ing some of the extracts so it'll be 2-3 months before I start.

Here's a breakdown of the core protocol:

• Polygonum cuspidatum (often sold as resveratrol) - endothelial protection
  
  
• Salvia miltiorrhiza (red sage) - cytokine remodulation
  
  
• Scutellaria baicalensis (baical skullcap) - cytokine remodulation
  
  
• Gelatin - collagen protection
  
  
• Vitamin C - collagen protection
  
  
• Selenium - collagen protection
  
  
• Uncaria tomentosa (cat's claw) - immune remodulation
  
  
• Cordyceps - immune remodulation
  
  
• Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) - immune remodulation
  
  
• Eleutherococcus senticosus (eleuthero) - immune remodulation
  
  
• Glycyrrhiza (licorice) - immune remodulation
  
  
• Andrographis - antispirochetal
  
  
• Uncaria rhynchophylla - anti-inflammatory (especialy recommended for neuroborreliosis)
  
  You may notice that of this long list, only one item is actually killing Lyme bacteria. If you're interested in what he means by endothelial protection, cytokine remodulation, etc, I can expand on those.
  
  Since you're having so much trouble with your joints, you may want to try the collagen and endothelial protectors.
  
  Buhner also has additional protocols to target specific symptoms, including an expanded collagen support protocol. I don't have trouble with my joints, so I'm planning on doing the chronic fatigue protocol after I've incorporated all of the above.
  
  All of that is just what I'm planning to do, though. What I'm doing now is a mishmash of things that I got from a redditor:
  
  
• Monolaurin (nobody seems to really know how this works, but it is said to hit viruses, bacteria and fungi)
  
  
• A supplement called Candida Cleanse (caprylic acid, oregano, protease, cellulase, several other things)
  
  
• Cistus tea - biofilm buster
  
  
• Turmeric - anti-inflammatory
  
  
• Chlorella/spirulina - detox
  
  
• Milk thistle - detox
  
  
• Nanogreens - this is a blend of extracts of many vegetables, some fruits, and some herbs. I do it mostly for the nutrients but may help with detox
  
  
• Dry-brushing - detox
  
  I never had recognizable herxes from antibiotics, but am having them now, so I do think it's working. The monolaurin seems to be the worst herx trigger, and I'm increasing my dosage very gradually.
  
  I want to note that I don't just start taking all this stuff all at once. I add one thing in at a time, maybe once every 5-7 days, and I start at a low dose and work up unless the dose is just one capsule. Because if I have a bad reaction, I want to know what is causing it. I also carefully track when I start what, and when I increase my dosages (I was a scientist in my former life).
  
  So it will take a good bit of time to get fully on the Buhner protocol.
  
  As a side note, treating with DMSO kinda freaks me out, because I used to work with DMSO in the lab. I was highly aware that it could permeate my skin, bringing along whatever chemotherapy drug I was working with that day! But it makes perfect sense that it works as a topical carrier, and it's good to hear that it's helping you.

If I were you I would just start doing lots of research. I looked into a lot of things before I built my garden and feel like I have a good handle on it all so far (I grew my first garden this summer).

Here are some basic things to look into. As with most things, some of these topics are fairly deep. Just try to get a basic understanding for now; you don't have to become an expert in everything:

• Figure out what USDA Hardiness Zone you are in. This will aid you in learning what grows best in your neck of the world and at what times during the year to start planting.
  
• Research soil structure. Learn about the differences between sandy and loamy soil. Learn about composting and start a compost pile.
  
• Research the plants you have growing now. This is very important as some plants require maintenance like pruning and knowledge of when to harvest your ripened fruits and veggies.
  
• Supplement research online with books in particular interest-areas. The Farmers Almanac is a good reference for times to plant during the year. I got into gardening myself after receiving Your Backyard Herb Garden as a gift a few years ago.
  
  That should be a good start. There's lots to learn!
  

They will stay in the sprouting stage for quite some time. At least a momth or. During this time a lot of the plants energy is focused on the roots which is why it is such a hardy plant in its adult stage. for efficient germination ive heard of people using
gibberellic acid but this is not something I have tried and have not found much info on how that works. Some of my favorites include Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine which really explains in great detail the ins and outs of herbal medicine but not much of the cultivation side, Forest Plants of the Southeast and Their Wildlife Uses gave me new insight of plants ive never heard of that I currently grow a lot of now, This is the textbook I used and its very hardcore, and This is a the most informative for intermediate growers but can be hard to understand at times as it goes into biochemistry. Hope this helps

What exactly are you selling? Are you selling direct to consumers or to distributors? Are you in a legal state? What R&D has your company done to match your product to the needs of the consumers?

There are more internet forums devoted to Cannabis growing and consumption than any other topic that I know of. There are volumes of information on the internet, in books, and on youtube. I would suggest you start reading, and assuming you are in a legal state, then get your company to pony up for you to start your own small grow operation using their products (if that is what they are selling). Just because you are growing it doesn't mean you have to start smoking it...you can always donate the finished product to medical patients in need.

Just like selling any other product, know what your consumers want and then cater to those needs. Go to the stores selling your product and talk to the Store Managers. Look at what your competitors are doing! Learn the regulatory environment. Watch youtube videos and go to Trade Shows. Visit your customer sites.

Here is a nice book to get you started: https://smile.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1498664682&sr=8-3&keywords=jorge+cervantes

Growweedeasy.com is another good place to get started growing. Reddit has many subs including /r/microgrowery /r/macrogrowery /r/trees

• The Essential Guide to Herbs by Lesley Bremness
  Has over 100 different plants and the basics about them, a bit about how/where to grow each plant, what they can be used for and how to prepare them.
  
• The Complete Illustrated Guide to Herbs by Non Shaw
  Has less then the first book but provides a bit more in-depth info about them. Also includes a good how-to on tinctures, salves, etc.
  
• Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health by Rosemary Gladstar
  Mostly a collection of recipes for different teas, medicinal candies, etc but also has a bit of information on a bunch of basic herbs.
  
  These are the first three books I bought when I got into medicinal herbs. They're an excellent way to begin, I think. Lots of different information, and I still go back to them for reference.
  
  Edit: Added links

Field guides and preparations are generally separate. Peterson's makes an excellent medicinal plants and herbs guide... Amazon

Dosages and preparations require a high degree of cross-referencing, as there is a lot less scientific research in this area (at least that is how I go about it)... Start with foraging around for what is available to you (using a field guide). Then hit up Wikipedia and work your way through the references, look at books on integrative medicine and natural health. Sites like Wikipedia and Web MD, will tell you if there is immediate or significant long term danger of consuming the herb, and give some insight into the alkaloids and active ingredients of most common medicinal herbs... After I pull from places like J-stor, and dive into more esoteric sources like Victorian pharmacopeias and folk lore, and books on ethnobotany etc.

Edit: conservation areas are also a good place to get started, MNR (or whatever the USA version is), and park departments often print little guides to local plants and their history.

You have the right attitude, and this makes me happy. Nothing is benign. Not even water. First lesson of toxicology. However, even chamomile can cause palpitations in some people. Get in touch with Kiva Rose. Matthew Wood is probably one of the best herbalists in the US. And Bastyr is one of the best places to study in America. If you have the love for botany and pharmacology and the instinct for healing, these people will point you in the right direction. As for book sources, I can recommend Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine even though some of this is quite old information. There are plenty more books, but start there. You are on the right track with why the 90% Calendula tincture is mostly used topically, but it's also used internally in certain situations. Study, study, study. The PDR for Herbal Medicines will give you a lot of help, too.

Here are some good sources:

Books
Medical Botany (https://www.amazon.com/Medical-Botany-Plants-Affecting-Health/dp/0471628824/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494004860&sr=8-1&keywords=Medical+Botany)

Dewick’s Medicinal Natural Products (https://www.amazon.com/Medicinal-Natural-Products-Biosynthetic-Approach/dp/0470741678/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494004479&sr=1-1&keywords=medicinal+natural+products)

Biology of Plants (https://www.amazon.com/Raven-Biology-Plants-Ray-Evert/dp/1429219610/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1494004531&sr=8-3&keywords=biology+of+plants)

Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phyotherapy (https://www.amazon.com/Fundamentals-Pharmacognosy-Phytotherapy-Michael-Heinrich/dp/070203388X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494004776&sr=8-1&keywords=fundamentals+of+pharmacognosy+and+phytotherapy)

Eating on the Wild Side
(https://www.amazon.com/Eating-Wild-Side-Pharmacologic-Implications/dp/0816520674/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1494006419&sr=1-1&keywords=eating+on+the+wild+side+nina+etkin)

The Origins of Human Diet and Medicine
(https://www.amazon.com/Origins-Human-Diet-Medicine-Chemical/dp/0816516871/ref=pd_sbs_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0816516871&pd_rd_r=ATDC8YB48N1H2TS7X84C&pd_rd_w=zYebJ&pd_rd_wg=zAAqF&psc=1&refRID=ATDC8YB48N1H2TS7X84C)

Florida Ethnobotany
(https://www.amazon.com/Florida-Ethnobotany-Daniel-F-Austin/dp/0849323320/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494006266&sr=8-1&keywords=florida+ethnobotany)

Native American Ethnobotany
(https://www.amazon.com/Native-American-Ethnobotany-Daniel-Moerman/dp/0881924539/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494006230&sr=8-1&keywords=native+american+ethnobotany)

African Ethnobotany in the Americas (https://www.amazon.com/African-Ethnobotany-Americas-Robert-Voeks/dp/1461408350/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494006185&sr=8-1&keywords=african+ethnobotany)

Traveling Cultures and Plants: The Ethnobiology and Ethnopharmacy of Human Migrations
(https://www.amazon.com/Traveling-Cultures-Plants-Ethnopharmacy-Environmental-ebook/dp/B00EDY6AVM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494006139&sr=8-1&keywords=traveling+cultures+and+plants)

Plants, People and Culture: The Science of Ethnobotany
(https://www.amazon.com/Plants-Culture-Paperback-Michael-2005-12-23/dp/B01NH01YZP/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1494005994&sr=8-1&keywords=balick+and+cox)


Websites
Quave Research Group (http://etnobotanica.us/)
Emory Herbarium (https://scholarblogs.emory.edu/emoryherbarium/)
National Center for Complementary and Integrated Health ( https://nccih.nih.gov/)
National Center for Natural Products Research (https://pharmacy.olemiss.edu/ncnpr/)
Center for Natural Product Technologies at UIC (http://cenapt.pharm.uic.edu/)
Journal of Natural Products (http://pubs.acs.org/journal/jnprdf)
American Society of Pharmacognosy (http://www.pharmacognosy.us/)
Society for Economic Botany (http://www.econbot.org/)
Economic Botany (http://www.springer.com/life+sciences/plant+sciences/journal/12231)
US National Librar(y of Medicine’s PubMed (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed)
Tropicos (http://www.tropicos.org/)
International Plant Names Index (http://www.ipni.org)
WHO Guidelines on Good Agricultural and Collection Practices for Medicinal Plants (http://apps.who.int/medicinedocs/en/d/Js4928e/)
Convention on Biological Diversity (https://www.cbd.int/)
Antibiotic Resistance Threats in the USA (https://www.cdc.gov/drugresistance/threat-report-2013/)

Opinion of herbal healing books:
Herbal healing books run the full gamut from remedies based on anecdotal evidence to remedies that have been subjected to some level of scientific testing. As with anything else, you would be well advised to check the credibility of the sources used.

Below are some favorites. It's amazing how many of the plants we see are either edible or medicinal.

​

Pacific Northwest Foraging

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West by Michael Moore

All that the rain promises by David Arora

Common Mushrooms of the Northwest by Duane Sept

Wild Berries of the Northwest by Duane Sept

Pacific Northwest Medicinal Plants by Scott Kloos

Happy hunting!

you want everything we know? I have a giant notepad full of info...

• Find a LLMD:
  https://www.ilads.org/patient-care/provider-search
  
  https://www.lymedisease.org/members/lyme-disease-doctors/
  
  
• You had a Western Blot done with various positive bands? Congrats, it's probably Lyme even though they told you it was "negative for Lyme."
  
• Get Igenex testing done. Yes it's expensive. You know what else is expensive? Wasting $$$ on useless brain MRIs that the neurologist orders for you every year.
  
• No, you probably never even saw the tick bite, most of us didn't
  
• Oh you had a tick bite? Congrats, you have Lyme
  
• No, 10 days of doxy is NOT enough. Go get more. You need at least a month.
  
• Barely anyone gets a bullseye rash. I read a statistic that said only 17% of people get it. If you got one — congrats, you have Lyme.
  
• There are ticks in cities -- you can get Lyme walking through Central Park.
  
• Not everyone gets joint pain (I had neuro symptoms for 7 years before I had joint pain)
  
• Yes, it can cause psych symptoms, deja vu, anger, anxiety, depression, and depersonalization. No, you're not crazy.
  
• No, it's not just stress. Stress doesn't make your arm go numb during a heat wave.
  
• Alcohol intolerance is a very important early symptom. Very few other things cause this (Hodgkins lymphoma?)
  
• Don't go to a neurologist, rheumatologist, the Mayo Clinic, or an infectious disease doctor, they will not help you, they will likely just lie to you
  
• No, it's not "chronic fatigue" or "fibromyalgia" or any other bullshit diagnosis they try to give you
  
• Yes, Lyme can cause every bizarre weirdo fucking symptom you can think of (vibrating sensation, feeling of water running down your leg, spasticity, can’t remember words)
  
• Lyme can go dormant for years
  
• If you have Multiple Sclerosis you probably really have Lyme
  
• Ignore the salt/vitamin c guy who posts here
  
• Yes, there is Lyme and ticks in every state. That one too. Yes, mosquitos carry it too
  
• Info on co-infections (Babesia, Bartonella, Ehrlichia, Mycoplasma, Anaplasmosis, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever), aka it's probably not just Lyme. Ticks have over 100 different types of bacteria, with new ones being discovered every year. There are even different types of Borrelia burgdorferi depending on what part of the country you're in. There are 29 strains of Bartonella alone.
  
• Clean up your diet: Keto or Paleo may help. Give up gluten, dairy, sugar, and processed foods. Borrelia feeds off of sugar.
  
• Some people heal with just herbs (Buhner or Cowden protocol)
  
• Why do I feel like I'm dying when I take antibiotics or herbs? Herxheimer reaction
  
• It's Lyme singular, NOT "Lymes"
  
  TREATMENT:
  
  
  BUHNER PROTOCOL:
  
  https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=4127022
  
  http://buhnerhealinglyme.com
  
  https://techpost.io/hacking-chronic-lyme-disease-and-co-infections/
  
  
  
  Disulfiram
  (new treatment that not many LLMD’s are using):
  
  https://www.lymedisease.org/disulfiram-kinderlehrer/
  
  https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03891667
  
  https://recruit.cumc.columbia.edu/clinical_trial/1661
  
  There’s a private Facebook group too
  
  
  COWDEN:
  (need links)
  
  
  BLOODWORK INFO:
  
  
• Western Blot - aka “what the hell are bands?” https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=4147204
  
• Igenex
  
• Armin Labs - Germany
  
• DNA Connections
  
• Galaxy Diagnostics - specifically for Bartonella testing https://www.galaxydx.com
  
• CD-57 for immune response (need a link/info for this)
  
  Lyme-specific bands: 23, 31, 34, 39 and 83/93
  
  BARTONELLA:
  
  https://youtu.be/uYEHsRRxrQw
  
  http://www.townsendletter.com/July2015/bartonellosis0715.html
  
  BOOKS:
  
  Stephen Buhner, Healing Lyme
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Healing-Lyme-Borreliosis-Coinfections-Rickettsiosis/dp/0970869649/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=Buhner+healing+lyme&qid=1567635287&s=gateway&sr=8-2
  
  Stephen Buhner, Healing Lyme Co-Infections
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1620550083/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_5?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
  
  Unlocking Lyme
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0982322526/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_4?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
  
  Why Can’t I Get Better?
  https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Buhner+healing+lyme&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
  
  Cure Unknown
  https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1250044561/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_6?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
  
  Believe Me - Yolanda Hadid (celebrity)
  https://www.amazon.com/Believe-Me-Invisible-Disability-Disease/dp/1250132770/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=lyme+yolanda&qid=1567635346&s=gateway&sr=8-1
  
  Bitten
  
  https://www.amazon.com/Bitten-History-Disease-Biological-Weapons/dp/006289627X/ref=pd_sbs_14_9?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=006289627X&pd_rd_r=2275bf65-9f9d-4e9d-bd21-f907c727b622&pd_rd_w=FyN0V&pd_rd_wg=yhka3&pf_rd_p=1c11b7ff-9ffb-4ba6-8036-be1b0afa79bb&pf_rd_r=2GVJQT1XQ2PXA4R98XYH&psc=1&refRID=2GVJQT1XQ2PXA4R98XYH
  
  ARTICLES:
  
  https://www.elephantjournal.com/2016/04/i-survived-lyme-disease-and-you-will-too/
  
  https://globallymealliance.org/marisol-thomas-existing-with-late-state-neurological-lyme-disease/
  
  https://affairsofliving.com/blog/2010/12/9/my-lyme-disease-is-not-the-idsa-lyme-disease.html
  
  https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2019/09/life-with-lyme/594736/
  
  https://www.lymedisease.org/mylymedata-catherine-fox/
  
  https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/its-time-to-get-serious-about-tick-borne-diseases/
  
  https://folks.pillpack.com/the-worst-thing-about-lyme-disease-is-what-it-does-to-your-mind/
  
  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-lyme-disease-feels-like_b_7539130
  
  https://www.huffpost.com/entry/its-a-scandal--daryl-hall_b_11118332
  
  SYMPTOM LISTS:
  
  https://canlyme.com/lyme-basics/symptoms/
  
  https://www.prohealth.com/library/a-deep-look-at-the-symptoms-of-six-major-lyme-related-infections-41139
  
  https://www.lymedisease.org/lyme-disease-symptom-checklist/
  
  DOCUMENTARIES:
  
  
• Under Our Skin
  https://underourskin.com
  
  
• Heal (Netflix) - not specifically about Lyme, but informative and gives you hope
  
  
• The Paleo Way (Netflix only has season 2) - this is just a really good cooking show about the Paleo diet and health
  
  
  DETOX METHODS:
  
  https://www.tiredoflyme.com/detox-methods.html
  
  http://www.ladyoflyme.com/blog/burbur-drops-lyme-detox
  
  https://affairsofliving.com/blog/2010/7/5/helpful-hints-for-battling-a-herxheimer-reaction-or-my-adven.html
  
  Binders:
  
  https://alisonvickery.com.au/binders/
  
  
• activated charcoal (take on an empty stomach and 1-2 hours from meds)
  
• citrus pectin
  
• Zeolite
  
• bentonite clay (food grade)
  
  Make the body alkaline:
  
  
• lemon water
  
• Alka Selter Gold tabs (I have to get these on amazon, can’t find them in stores)
  
  Detox baths and sweating (20-30min):
  
  
• dry brush the skin before baths (brush twds the heart)
  
• epsom salt (3 cups) and peroxide (16 ounces)
  
• epsom salt (1-3 cups) and bentonite clay (1/2 cup)
  
• infrared sauna 5-30min
  
  For headaches and histamine reaction:
  
  
• Benadryl
  
  Brain/nerve detox:
  
  
• Burbur and Pinella detox
  
• Jernigan Neuro-Antitox https://www.jnutra.com/products/neuro-antitox-ii-cns-pns?variant=18838316810336
  
• L-Ornithine (gets rid of excess ammonia)
  
  HEALING:
  
  
• Meditation
  
  • https://youtu.be/jK2hS40pr-g
    
  • https://youtu.be/RCCeEXs-6Nc
    
• Vagus nerve stimulation
  
  • https://darouwellness.com/the-vagus-nerve-how-inflammation-can-be-controlled-by-the-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2lePixdHcMDg0lgQXlhsEr16C-vQbd4nCqcFSOmzHrBodsI5KdX545s7c
    
  • https://drarielleschwartz.com/natural-vagus-nerve-stimulation-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.XY4vsS3MzOQ
    
  • https://drarielleschwartz.com/vagus-nerve-yoga-dr-arielle-schwartz/#.XY5f6i3MzOQ
    
  • https://drprincetta.com/tag/humming/
    
  • https://www.optimallivingdynamics.com/blog/how-to-stimulate-your-vagus-nerve-for-better-mental-health-brain-vns-ways-treatment-activate-natural-foods-depression-anxiety-stress-heart-rate-variability-yoga-massage-vagal-tone-dysfunction
    
  • https://me-pedia.org/wiki/File:Cranial_Nerves.png
    
  • https://me-pedia.org/wiki/Vagus_nerve_infection_hypothesis
    
  • http://simmaronresearch.com/2013/12/one-theory-explain-vagus-nerve-infection-chronic-fatigue-syndrome/
    
• ASMR (this helps my nerve pain, I know it’s weird) https://youtu.be/xyW5HZIj7ZE
  
• Yoga https://youtu.be/Ba0fweKUwIc
  
• Nature (hmm… maybe go to the ocean, not the woods)
  
• Exercise
  
• Laughter
  
• Neuroplasticity (need books, links)
  
• Positivity
  
• Music or Art
  
  SUCCESS STORIES:
  
  
  https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=30&m=3683338
  
  HOPE:
  
  https://www.outsideonline.com/2402641/kirby-morrill-appalachian-trail-stabbing
  
  https://www.runnersworld.com/news/a28677255/jeannie-rice-half-marathon-age-group-world-record/
  
  
  THE GODFATHER OF LYME:
  
  
  Dr. Joseph Burrascano
  
  https://vimeo.com/306846706
  
  https://www.lymedisease.org/history-lyme-disease-burrascano/
  
  https://holisticprimarycare.net/topics/topics-a-g/chronic-disease/1184-shape-shifters-hidden-accomplices-a-natures-dirty-needles-confronting-the-challenges-of-lyme-disease-sp-858975690.html
  
  https://lymediseaseassociation.org/about-lyme/medical/treatment-guidelines/
  
  Dr Horowitz
  
  https://vimeo.com/channels/ldnresearchtrust/359020273
  
  says Lyme can be transmitted from mother to fetus
  
  “Lyme causes psych symptoms”
  
  Dr Armin Schwarzbach - German Lyme specialist at Armin Labs
  
  https://vimeo.com/channels/ldnresearchtrust/113603875
  
  He says “Multiple Sclerosis is just a collection of symptoms, and Lyme bacteria can be the cause of it.”

What general area are you in? I can recommend an excellent starter book for the western u.s., and could try to remember a couple online resources for other areas. But also I have a habit of 1. picking one thing I know is in my area, trying to find it and learning all about it and 2. Intentionally noticing all the plants around me on my daily routine, once they become familiar you may begin to realize how much around you is edible. As you research the plants you are looking for you come across other ones that you thought were weeds on your trip to work. I started with just this book:
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West by Gregory L. Tilford http://www.amazon.com/dp/0878423591/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_YMTWtb0DC8J3Q
Google what the native tribes in your area ate and see if any of that is familiar/still flourishing. As for mushrooms I usually stick to chanterelles and a few other easy ones, that is just hat I do personally as they sometimes take a lot of work and microscopes, etc... that I dont have to identify. I picked and ate my first chanterelles without asking an expert opinion, but I had seen them many times before in restaurants and markets. Some stuff it is possible to identify without asking someone, if you have a good book or other resource, but if you are not sure, always leave it. Take a photo on your phone and research it later or upload it to /r/whatisthisplant. I found yerba buena on a hike once and now I know when I'm in a certain type of soil/plant community to expect it might be there too. Then I moved to a new house and it's growing with pineapple weed in the edge of the driveway. After a while you will start to see food everywhere.

I can highly recommend this book. It's a fantastic overview of cannabis science and medical use information, as well as a look at some of the most popular strains of the last two decades. I've worked in cannabis sales for ten years and this has been a great reference and refresher when I need it.

Cannabis Pharmacy: The Practical Guide to Medical Marijuana https://www.amazon.com/dp/157912951X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uFqYCb6W83TXA

I recommend this book for recipes:

Herbal Recipes for Vibrant Health

Super simple recipes and formulas, and Rosemary is a long-time teacher of herbalism. She explains things really well!

Most of the people I know who practice and study herbalism do ALOT of experimenting. I am always trying new salve ideas and tea formulas. Don't be afraid to experiment, once you learn some basics!

Have you ever seen the [The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/0892819782/ref=cm_sw_r_an_am_ap_am_us?ie=UTF8) by Christian Rätsch (published in 2005)? It's very comprehensive including a lot of information on cultural context for basically all the known psychoactive plants on the planet (at the time of publication at least). My copy at home has like hundreds of sticky notes in it, haha. I definitely recommend that book.

Ed Rosenthal's book is great, but I would also recommend checking out Organic Marijuana: Soma Style If you're interested in growing organically you could certainly do worse than following Soma's lead. Read up on Soma Beds as well. They're Grrrreat!

I would suggest buying this book, read through it, maybe pick some plants from there. It's pretty good about giving you a little history about the plant, the actual known mechanisms for its function, and being entertaining and readable (in my opinion) to boot!

Here are some links for the product in the above comment for different countries:

Amazon Smile Link: http://smile.amazon.com/Medical-Herbalism-Principles-Practices-Medicine/dp/0892817496/ref=sr_1_1


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Jorge Cervantes' Cannabis Encyclopedia, released just last year so it's quite up-to-date, which is important because this field is advancing quickly. It covers everything she would need to know to effectively grow and process cannabis. It's the follow up to his "Grower's Bible", which was the de facto grower's manual since the mid-80s.

Getting into growing indoors can get pretty expensive, easily into the $2,000+ range even for a small grow, so it pays to plan, and that book will really let her do that.

[Plants of Coastal British Columbia: Including Washington, Oregon and Alaska by Jim Pojar]
(https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1551055325/ref=pd_lpo_sbs_dp_ss_2?pf_rd_p=1977604502&pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=1594853665&pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&pf_rd_r=ZE56QP0A00SH8K6G23SM)This book here is my holy bible for foraging and IDs. I know you are in Oregon, but I'm on Vancouver Island which is practically in the US and as west coast as it gets. Many of the plants growing where I am grow in parts of Oregon too. Consider fining this book or one similar. IMO a good Id book with images is the most important thing to carry with you (aside from gloves and a pocket knife).



Here are a few books I do not own but have read or heard people recommend.

Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West by Michael Moore

Pacific Northwest Foraging by Douglas Deur

Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt to Plate by John Kallas

I'm earthy crunchy and was shocked when I found alcohol and tons of junk in many products sold at Whole Foods, and even my local COOP.

Some options:

1. Silk Naturals is one ecologically sound company that comes to mind.
   
   
   
2. Check out a book by Rosemary Gladstar- queen of herbal and natural skin care (and herbalism goddess at large) This book, or this one come to mind.
   
   
   
3. There is also a DIY skincare subreddit.
   
   
   
4. Evanhealy, Andalou, and SOME myChelle products have worked well for me.
   
   
   
5. Mountain Rose Herbs is also a great company who carries stellar quality products and is big into minimizing their footprint.

Masterpiece. First book I read. If you could only read one book I’d recommend this one.

There is an updated and expanded version now just FYI.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1878823345/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1527728944&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=jorge+cervantes&dpPl=1&dpID=51RjlehLB9L&ref=plSrch

Never read it buts it’s the same author and supposedly is just adds quite a bit of extra content.

On the root familiar;

http://sarahannelawless.com/resources/alraun-crafting-how-to-make-a-herbal-root-talisman/

http://spiritslip.blogspot.com/2012/11/alraun-spirit-root.html

http://www.witchcraftmag.us/witches-warlocks/the-mandragore-and-the-alraun.html

On Wortcunning; might I recommend looking for pdfs of the last to titles.

Walking the Hedge; Herbs

Making Plant Medicine

The Secret Teachings of Plants: The Intelligence of the Heart in the Direct Perception of Nature

Liber Nox: A Traditional Witch's Gramarye

Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery

Viridarium Umbris; The pleasure garden of shadow

Veneficium. Magic, Witchcraft and the Poison Path

again well thats nice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jorge_Cervantes AND http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345, you should really look into who he is before calling him anecdotal. As i clearly stated "well cultivated outdoor plant CAN yield".

1. This book which is the same price ($18.20) used and new so I can't easily get it any other way
   
2. I don't have a Kindle
   
3. If I were a book, I hope that I'd be a great one. (Actually, I know I would.)

I found some more for you:

https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Edible-Wild-Plants/dp/0811734471/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486204&sr=1-3&keywords=field+guide+to+edible+wild+plants

https://www.amazon.com/Guide-Full-Color-Wildflowers-Weeds/dp/0671608835/ref=sr_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486260&sr=1-7&keywords=wildflowers+and+weeds+booth+courtenay

https://www.amazon.com/Trees-Shrubs-Virginia-Oscar-Gupton/dp/0813908868/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486309&sr=1-1&keywords=Trees+and+shrubs+of+Virginia

https://www.amazon.com/Field-Guide-Medicinal-Wild-Plants/dp/0811734935/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486334&sr=1-1&keywords=Field+guide+to+medicinal+wild+plants

https://www.amazon.com/American-Horticultural-Society-Flower-Finder/dp/0671723456/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486392&sr=1-1&keywords=flower+finder+Jacqueline+heriteau

https://www.amazon.com/Killer-plants-poisonous-plant-guide/dp/B0007JJHIK/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486436&sr=1-1-fkmr0&keywords=killer+plants+joseph+kuzma

https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Along-Blue-Ridge-Parkway/dp/B0007HHCIE/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486474&sr=1-1&keywords=nature+along+the+blue+ridge+parkway

https://www.amazon.com/Flower-Expert-D-G-Hessayon/dp/0903505525/ref=la_B001KMG5W4_1_7?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486507&sr=1-7

Those are really good books. They’re my moms and we’ve used them a lot over the years. I also really like the folding waterproof guides. They’re small enough to put in your pocket. Here are some links to em:

https://www.amazon.com/Wildflowers-Mid-Atlantic-States-MD-NY/dp/1943334250/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1524486632&sr=1-1&keywords=wildflowers+of+the+mid-Atlantic+states

https://www.foldingguides.com/product/sibleys-trees-of-trails-forests-of-the-southeast/

https://www.foldingguides.com/a_fg-southeast/

https://www.foldingguides.com/foldingguides-southwest/

http://www.waterfordpress.com/products/pocket-naturalist-guides/state/virginia.html

I have learned everything through countless hours researching on the internet and books. Going through ethnobotanical stores and cross referencing with erowid and books to find out what seemed most interesting.

The best book on the subject is The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants It contains everything you ever wanted to know about psychoactive herbs.

Just start collecting small. I have built this collection up over several years.

I also really enjoy finding the right vials and making nice labels for everything. In fact that is just as fun as getting a hold of the herbs. I have a few herbs lying in zip-lock bags, but they are kept apart from the rest of the collection until I have found a more presentable way to store them :P

http://www.amazon.ca/Green-A-Field-Guide-Marijuana/dp/1452134057

Not really a "reading" book but the pictures are gorgeous and there's lots of info.

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Psychoactive-Plants-Ethnopharmacology-Applications/dp/0892819782

There a lots of books, not sure if this is what you’re after but I’ve heard great things about it.

Three of my favorite:

Identification: https://www.amazon.com/Plants-Pacific-Northwest-Coast-Pojar/dp/1772130087

Herbal wisdom: https://www.amazon.com/Medicinal-Plants-Pacific-Michael-Moore/dp/0890135398

Foraging/edibles: https://www.amazon.com/Pacific-Northwest-Foraging-Flavorful-Blueberries/dp/1604693525

Pearson has a good field guide you can check out. It's divided into east and west volumes for North America. It's a generic title like "Medicinal Plants of North America"

Edit: amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/dp/0547943989/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_e2zwzbZEB5TXC

The herbs are Colloidal Silver and Skullcap. Then I've been taking this stuff called Cholestoff that is supposed to help remove the lyme toxins from my body. I feel like that has worked the best. Perhaps I killed the lyme from all of the antibiotics / antimalarials, and then these herbs have been removing the toxins from my system lessoning the symptoms. At least that's what my Naturalpath says. I went to her to test if I might have mold sensitivities which were causing my symptoms to be worse. The tests she ran told me that my body wasn't able to remove the lyme toxins properly, thus causing the symptoms to remain even if the Lyme and co-infections may be gone. Please take this with a grain of salt. I'm not 100% sold on the science behind this method, (Shoemaker protocol) but like I said, I exhausted my run with antibiotics and this has seemed to have helped.

Also look into Stephen Buhner's Healing Lyme book. Or you can look it up online. I've also been taking some supplements from his regimen, specifically Cat's Claw, which is supposed to help with the joint pain. The Buhner protocol seems to help a lot of people and I've seen it recommended on r/lyme before, but I haven't tried it out completely myself. Let me know if you have any questions.

If you would like to start hunting for herbs in your area, look for field guides. Peterson's makes some really good ones. Then get your self a few books on herbal information, and a few on preparations.... it is all about the cross-referencing.

I do not know where you live, and field guides need to be geared towards your area....https://www.amazon.ca/Peterson-Medicinal-Eastern-Central-America/dp/0547943989

I recommend books by David Hoffmann, perhaps the foremost known British herbalist today (the link is to a page about him on Jim McDonald's website), especially his earlier books, for example, this one, not necessarily what has been published in the last decade or so, such as the formidable volume 'Medical Herbalism' (which I found to be lacking in depth).

For Ayurveda, perhaps the reference of choice for an independent/aspiring herbalist, should be 'The Yoga of Herbs' by David Frawley & Vasant Lad. Also, read up on Ayurveda, if you haven't yet, e.g. the highly accessible Robert Svoboda's 'Prakriti' or other books by the already mentioned Vasant Lad.

For medicine making another must-have reference is 'Making Plant Medicine' by Richo Cech.

Also, explore the resources on Henriette Kress's website, especially the classical texts from the Eclectic period.

There really are many other sources, from which you can draw both knowledge and inspiration, depending on the need of the moment.

I would also highely recommend the work of Paul Bergner, including but not limited to the links found here.

David Hoffman's book is a really great one:
http://www.amazon.com/Medical-Herbalism-Principles-Practices-Medicine/dp/0892817496/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397309320&sr=8-1&keywords=david+hoffman

I've got two books that may be of interest to you. They are both books we are using in my herbal apprenticeship and very well written.

Michael's Moore's Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West

Matthew Wood's The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism

The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878823345/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_8HCjzbDGH1J95

I have that one. Pretty well rounded material.

I love this book

https://www.amazon.com/Green-Field-Marijuana-Dan-Michaels/dp/1452134057

https://www.amazon.com/Modern-Herbal-Dispensatory-Medicine-Making-Guide/dp/1623170796/ref=asc_df_1623170796/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312134205520&hvpos=1o8&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6770824784635939063&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9019656&hvtargid=pla-301634461863&psc=1

Amazing book.

Get this book- its filled with an amazing amount of information

The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878823345/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wMiVDbNDBDG0R

Would anyone recommend these two books?
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Foraging-California-Finding-Identifying-Preparing/dp/0762786841

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Edible-Medicinal-Plants-Gregory-Tilford/dp/0878423591

They have been highly recommended and also seem to be the lightest i can find.

If you go the natural herbs route, check into a book called the "PDR for Herbal Medicines", the most recent edition you can find. It lists all the herbal medications currently on the market, dosage levels, chemical composition, warnings to users, contraindications, etc, etc, etc.

(The first link that I found when I searched for it was at an Amazon site - http://www.amazon.com/PDR-Herbal-Medicines-4th-Edition/dp/1563636786 - but I'm sure other major book chains will have copies available.)

It won't tell you what you should be taking; it will tell you what effects any particular herb you're on has.

This is a fun read: https://www.amazon.com/Green-Field-Marijuana-Dan-Michaels/dp/1452134057

Just do it is my main thing to get across. You'll not have all the answers and you'll have a few curve balls thrown at you but it forces you to read about it and ask questions. You'll learn by doing. I recommend this book http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-definitive-cultivation-consumption/dp/1878823345/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1457986473&sr=1-3&keywords=jorge+cervantes

This is a wealth of information

Any Cervantes book; this one is popular: https://smile.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1479308677&sr=8-2&keywords=jorge+cervantes+marijuana

Other books by him: https://smile.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=jorge+cervantes+marijuana

He has some videos and other stuff out there, too :).

Edit: Updated link

https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345

This thing is massive, and will probably cover any question you'll ever have.

OR

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You could use it as a reference, while doing other research on the internet.

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This is my absolute favorite book when it come to herbal magic.

To give a short answer. Yes.

This is from a book about psychoactive plants i have. Because there are a lot of non factual answers here, I thought i post this. I had to write it all so there might be some spelling errors.

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Plants of the gods, By Richard Evans Schultes, Albert Hofmann &Christian Rätsch.
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The chemistry of Fly Agaric

> The active principle of Amanita muscaria was thought once, a century ago, to have been muscarine when Schiedeberg and kope isolated this substance. this belief has been proven erroneous. Recently Eugster in Switzerland and Takemo in Japan isolated ibotenic acid and the alkaloid muscimole as being responsible for the Fly Agaric's psychotropic effects. The mushroom is taken usually dried. The drying process induces the chemical transformation ibotenic acid to muscimole, the most active constituent.

...Amanita muscaria may be the oldest of the hallucinogens and perhaps was once the most used...

A little background summary from me:


It's been used by many different cultures in the past and has been associated with many different gods, There is evidence suggesting it's been used in India, Siberia and The America's, (From Mesoamerica to the north of Canada.


If you're interested in these kind of things, i suggest you try to find some literature about it. The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications, Plants of the Gods: Their Sacred, Healing, and Hallucinogenic Powers, Psychedelics Encyclopedia. It's amazon link's but you can find them anywhere.

Green: A Field Guide to Marijuana

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• Hardcover: 408 pages
  
• Publisher: Chronicle Books; 1 edition (May 19, 2015)
  
• Language: English
  
• ISBN-10: 9781452134055
  
• ISBN-13: 978-1452134055
  
• ASIN: 1452134057
  
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  I have it, it's photographically stunning
  
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  https://www.amazon.com/Green-Field-Marijuana-Dan-Michaels/dp/1452134057/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1563495391&sr=8-1

Neither of those plants are hallucinogenic. If you mean entheogenic plants, then that's totally different.

Here is a good book to understand more.

There are a lot of good online resources out there.

There’s this one, this one, and books you can buy or possibly find at your library.

I use a 1:3 ratio of elderberries, distilled water and organic glycerin in a quart jar and let it soak for at least 4-6 weeks before straining into dropper bottles. This book is great for learning about this kind of thing. Thomas also has another book called Modern Herbal Medicine that is the most user-friendly reference guide about herbs. I threw out all of my books on herbs once I found these bc they’re so comprehensive.

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory: A Medicine-Making Guide https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623170796/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_hmO7BbRFDS3QK

I would recommend this book. https://smile.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8

I recommend you make this book your new bible.

https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345

Are you into healing at all?

[Spiritual Healing] (http://www.amazon.com/Spiritual-Healing-Guide-Yourself-ebook/dp/B00AV4Z104/)

[Medical Herbalism] (http://www.amazon.com/The-Herbal-Handbook-Medical-Herbalism/dp/0892817828/)

[Natural Remedies] (http://www.amazon.com/Rosemary-Gladstars-Herbal-Recipes-Vibrant/dp/1603420789/)

[Proof of Heaven] (http://www.amazon.com/Proof-Heaven-Neurosurgeons-Afterlife-ebook/dp/B008AK8FHM/) - about life after death.

[ARGO] (http://www.amazon.com/Argo-Ultraviolet-Digital-Copy-Affleck/dp/B00AHTYI5M/) - THE best movie I've seen in a while. It's a movie within a movie. I saw it 3 times in the theater.

Oh, and I really really want it: [$10] (http://www.amazon.com/Unknown-GIGP-93-Progressive-International-Garlic/dp/B0000DZ10V/) and [$5] (http://www.amazon.com/Mattel-W4729-Phase-Card-Game/dp/B004MU9V8Q/)

$10 cheaper on Amazon.

http://smile.amazon.com/Green-Field-Marijuana-Dan-Michaels/dp/1452134057/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1449288371&sr=8-1&keywords=green+a+field+guide+to+marijuana+by+dan+michaels

Just an opinion but I'd look for that specific genetics or try to get local seeds this fall. Most cannabis on the market isn't bred for our environment.

Growweedeasy.com

The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana https://www.amazon.com/dp/1878823345/ref=cm_sw_r_fm_apa_i_jLhuDb6EPBJ6P

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Psychoactive-Plants-Ethnopharmacology-Applications/dp/0892819782

Libgen has a copy

https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Psychoactive-Plants-Ethnopharmacology-Applications/dp/0892819782

Yup, but all of his work is published as "Jorge Cervantes", though.

https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Encyclopedia-Definitive-Cultivation-Consumption/dp/1878823345

Buy this guide to edible plants
https://www.amazon.com/Edible-Wild-Plants-Eastern-Peterson/dp/039592622X
a guide to medicinal plants and herbs
https://www.amazon.com/Peterson-Medicinal-Eastern-Central-America/dp/0547943989/ref=pd_sim_14_1?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=0547943989&pd_rd_r=N08YM67213X8MZCEC0YJ&pd_rd_w=eRrcI&pd_rd_wg=8ynt4&psc=1&refRID=N08YM67213X8MZCEC0YJ

Edible and Mecidinal plants of the West http://www.amazon.com/Edible-Medicinal-Plants-Gregory-Tilford/dp/0878423591

https://www.projectcbd.org/terpenes-and-entourage-effect
many other similar online sources,

http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Pharmacy-Practical-Medical-Marijuana/dp/157912951X

The book where I also read the same information, also the individual medicinal effects of terpenes

Gibt übrigens auch nen richtig schniekes Buch, der Autor ist natürlich redditor: http://www.amazon.de/Green-Dan-Michaels/dp/1452134057

Find gerade leider keine anderen Bilder dazu, aber ist ne richtig dicke Schwarte mit ein bisschen allgemeiner Info (Geschichte, Genetik, Erklärung Hasch/Weed/Öl, Indica/Sativa, etc.) und zig Doppelseiten mit jeweils einem grossen Hochglanz-"Nugporn"-Foto und auf der anderen Seite dann Infos zur Sorte.

You'd be strapped to find "a" book about all that, this would be a start though https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/0892819782/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1495052203&sr=1-1&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=psychoactives&dpPl=1&dpID=51Q3ED9DP3L&ref=plSrch

That was decent in it's time, but I believe that The Cannabis Encyclopedia: The Definitive Guide to Cultivation & Consumption of Medical Marijuana may have surpassed it now. I didn't like Jorge's first book, but this one really knocked it out of the park.

you might actually get some good answers from subs like /r/Wicca, /r/witchcraft, or /r/energy_work despite your desire to avoid spiritual/folk beliefs, because of the high likelihood of overlapping interests. (EDIT: or a traditional chinese medicine/TCM subreddit)

part of the problem finding traditional healing divorced from extraneous beliefs is that the traditions usually include elements of ritual or belief because it helps the patient.

i used to a have a book called "where there is no doctor", and he tells a story about how a woman who was bleeding after childbirth wanted a shot, but he told her to do mild activity and drink orange juice from her tree out back. she persisted a while in her demands for a medical treatment, but she eventually went home, followed his advice, and began hemorrhaging heavily. he was called, and she was like "DAMN BITCH I TOLD U" and so he gave her a shot of water out of an ampule, and she stopped bleeding.

it was her belief in the magical ritual of injecting her with medicine that made her stop bleeding. you should at least be acquainted with this effect, although relying on it entirely isn't good either.

it's an incredible book that gives you no-nonsense advice on how to treat people with 3rd world resources. not exactly what you're looking for, but i highly recommend it. you will be equipped to evaluate situations far beyond what you will ever want or need to, which i think is ideal. link to the book

in this vein, survivalist plant guides would be a good resource as well. i don't know what subreddit might cater to that.

EDIT: a quick googling turned up this book. i've known some planty folks and i think they had this book. if my mom weren't dead, she would hook us up with some real sick shit.