In a world that’s always buzzing, more women than ever are turning to herbal wellness as a way to return to calm, energy, and healing. Whether you’re looking to soothe chronic stress, reset your digestion, boost immunity, or simply feel more in tune with your body, the right herbal book can be a powerful guide.
At Mayobook, we believe books should empower, not overwhelm. That’s why we’ve carefully curated this 2025 reading list—featuring both timeless classics and newer gems—to help you thrive naturally this year.
You’ll find holistic resources, healing rituals, expert herbalism, and women-centered wellness packed into these titles. Many of them are available directly from our shop or through affiliate links that support indie authors and practitioners.
1. The Ultimate Herbal Medicine Guide & Apothecary Book – by Eden Nora
This 600+ page herbal encyclopedia has quickly become a staple for women looking to reclaim their health through natural means. It covers over 600 herbs and remedies for everything from infections and digestion to skin, sleep, and hormonal balance.
✔️ Why it’s a must-read:
- Includes detailed herbal protocols for women, kids, and elders
- Modern and indigenous remedies from around the world
- Perfect for both beginners and advanced herbalists
2. Body Into Balance: An Herbal Guide to Holistic Self-Care – by Maria Noël Groves
A gentle, beautifully written introduction to using herbs as part of a holistic lifestyle. It teaches you to listen to your body and create your own apothecary with confidence.
✔️ Best for: Women new to herbalism, especially for stress, hormones, and immunity.
3. Herbal Healing for Women – by Rosemary Gladstar
No list is complete without this timeless classic. Gladstar is a legend in the herbal world, and her book is a healing bible for female wellness. From fertility and menstruation to menopause and emotional well-being, this book is pure gold.
✔️ Ideal for: Women of all ages seeking long-term natural health.
4. The New Woman’s Herbal – by Carole Guyett
This book is rooted in both tradition and deep spiritual connection with plants. Guyett combines science, ritual, and energetic herbalism for women seeking a more intuitive path.
✔️ You’ll love it if: You’re into moon cycles, womb work, plant meditations, and seasonal healing.
5. Healing Tonics, Juices, and Smoothies – by Cherie Calbom
For those who prefer to drink their medicine, this book turns everyday herbs into vibrant elixirs. Includes powerful recipes with pink salt, turmeric, dandelion, and ginger for detox, energy, and glow.
✔️ Bonus: Pair it with your pink salt ritual for synergistic benefits.
6. Wild Remedies: How to Forage Healing Foods & Craft Herbal Medicine – by Rosalee de la Forêt & Emily Han
This one’s for the adventurous soul. Learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare your own wild medicines—while connecting to the natural world around you.
✔️ Perfect for: Anyone who wants to explore sustainable healing, especially outdoorsy women.
7. The Modern Herbal Dispensatory – by Thomas Easley & Steven Horne
An incredibly practical reference that teaches you how to create herbal preparations—from tinctures and salves to infusions and decoctions.
✔️ Ideal for: Women ready to go from curious reader to confident medicine maker.
8. Sacred Woman: A Guide to Healing the Feminine Body, Mind, and Spirit – by Queen Afua
While not strictly an herbal medicine book, this life-changing guide incorporates plant-based detox, spiritual rituals, and ancient healing traditions. It’s a transformational read for women ready to reclaim their sacred power.
✔️ A spiritual-meets-practical favorite.
Why These Books Matter in 2025
The need for grounded, nature-based healing is only growing—especially in the face of anxiety, burnout, hormonal imbalance, and digestive issues that conventional medicine often overlooks. These books give you tools for self-trust, body literacy, and vibrant living—without relying on pills, fads, or restriction.
They’re also part of a larger movement: women leading their healing journeys with intention, wisdom, and ancestral remembrance.
Support Indie Authors & Shops
All of the above books are available through our curated Mayobook Wellness Collection, which features original titles and hand-picked affiliate partnerships that support authors directly.
We believe in books that heal. Books that last. Books that empower women to own their health.