Forgotten Home Apothecary: 250 Powerful Remedies

Bought one for me and one for my sister.

My go-to before I even search online now.

The full-color photos alone are worth the price.

Covers remedies for all ages, which is rare.

This is what I wish I had 20 years ago.

A natural health staple

I'm a yoga instructor and recommend this to all my clients interested in holistic health. The balance of safety information and practical guidance is exactly right.

Clear, trustworthy, practical

The author's credentials are evident on every page, but she never talks down to the reader. Every remedy includes safety considerations, which gives me confidence. This is the gold standard for home herbal references.

PhD quality, practical use

I was nervous it would be too academic, but the author managed to keep it completely approachable. Clear dosage info and safety notes on every entry.

Everything is made with stuff I already have.

Used it for my toddler's cold with great results.

Solid herbal reference

I've used several books in this category and this is one of the better ones. The symptom index is genuinely great. Would love a companion guide for chronic conditions.

Works with what's already in my kitchen.

The preparation tips alone are worth buying it for.

Outstanding resource

I bought this after my doctor suggested I look into complementary approaches for my sleep issues. Found three different tea recipes that have genuinely helped. The explanation of why each herb works made me feel informed, not just hopeful.

Finally, proper dosage info

I can't tell you how many herbal resources I've found that just say 'use some' or 'take as needed.' This one gives real dosages for adults and children.

Helped my daughter's upset stomach with what was already in my pantry.

Kids love the photos too.

Can't imagine our home without it now.

Safety notes are a game changer

I have a family member on blood thinners and the drug interaction notes in this book are something I've never seen in an herbal guide before. Incredibly thoughtful.

The safety notes are what set this apart from other books.

So much better than googling

I have a chronic digestive condition and I've been trying to manage it naturally alongside my doctor's care. This book gave me options I hadn't tried, with context I could actually trust. Three months in and I'm genuinely doing better.

This book is gold

I'm a retired pharmacist and I was honestly skeptical going in. But the quality of the research citations, the care around drug interactions, and the practical presentation changed my mind. I now recommend it to patients who ask about natural approaches.

My grandma would have loved this book.

Really good reference — wish it had a few more entries for skin conditions.

So glad I found this.

No fluff, just practical remedies with real instructions.

Very well organized and useful. Took off one star because my copy arrived with a bent corner — probably shipping.

Pretty great overall

Gave to my mother for her birthday and she loves it. She's 71 and found it easy to navigate. Would be five stars if the print were a touch bigger.

Exactly the kind of practical guide I needed.

The index alone saves so much time.

Brilliant organization

Other herbal books are organized by plant, which is useless when you're sick. This one goes by symptom and it's immediately helpful.

Beautifully made and incredibly practical.

Brilliant. Absolutely brilliant.

Solid book, does what it says. Just not as comprehensive as I hoped for the price.

My sleep has improved using the advice in chapter 3.

My nurse friend said the information is solid.

Simple instructions, real results.

Practical wisdom

Used it for my husband's recurring knee pain. The compress recipe took five minutes with pantry staples and he said it was the best relief he'd had in months.

The PhD author gives me confidence the info is accurate.

It's fine. Some things worked, some didn't. Average experience overall.

Replaced my old herb book immediately.

Excellent information, wish the font were slightly larger for easier reading at night.

This is what natural medicine should look like.

Gifting this to everyone on my Christmas list.

My new favorite purchase.

No more random internet searches

My anxiety about health stuff used to drive me to Google at all hours. Now I open the book, find something I trust, and feel calm. That alone is worth it.

Helped with my chronic headaches — something finally works.

Love that it was written by a real doctor.

Everything I needed

Ordered this after seeing it recommended in a natural living group. The quality is exceptional — hardcover, full color, well bound. I've already flagged about 20 pages with sticky notes.

Replaced WebMD for our family

No more falling down internet rabbit holes when the kids get sick. We open the book, find the symptom, follow the instructions.

My go-to before calling the doctor now.

Trusted it for my dad's arthritis — real improvement.

Good but not perfect

Love the layout and the quality of information. I'd like a bit more detail on sourcing herbs if you're not growing your own. Still a very solid purchase.

Love it! Organized exactly how my brain works — by symptom, not plant name.

Kept my family out of urgent care twice

Once for my son's bad cough and once for my own muscle spasms. We followed the instructions in the book and both resolved without a doctor visit. I keep it in the kitchen where we can find it fast.

My mom loves hers, so I got one too.

Love it

I've been looking for something like this for years and finally found it. It doesn't overcomplicate things — just clear guidance you can trust.

Works as advertised. Good remedies, clear instructions. Would buy again.

Organized better than any herbal book I've seen.

My parents got one and now call me asking why they didn't have this earlier.

Keeps me out of urgent care for minor things.

Practical and easy to use

The index is fantastic — you can go from 'I have a headache' to 'here's what to make' in under two minutes. No unnecessary complexity.

Used it for my dad's joint pain — simple and effective.

Gift from my daughter — I use it every single week.

Mostly excellent

I've been using it for three months and it's been very helpful. The digestive section is outstanding. Just wish there were more entries overall — some conditions aren't covered yet.

A reference I'll have for the rest of my life.

Feels like having a naturopath in the kitchen.

Five stars. No question.

Makes herbal medicine feel accessible, not complicated.

My holistic health journey started here.

Dosage charts are clear and easy to follow.

Gifted this to my whole family

I've now bought four copies. My parents, my sister, and my in-laws all have one. It's the kind of book you want everyone you care about to own.

Finally dosage information that's actually clear.

My children know to go to the 'kitchen book' first.

Not what I expected

The photos are great and the layout is clean but I found the actual remedy instructions a bit vague for some entries. Good starting point though.

Every page is useful, nothing is filler.

Every mom with kids should own this.

Most of the remedies work well. A couple didn't do much for me but that's probably individual variation.

The most useful book I own

I'm 58 and have been taking care of my health naturally for decades. This is the single most organized and reliable reference I've ever found. Every person in my wellness group has been told to get it.

Incredible reference book

I've been a nurse for 30 years and this is now on my personal bookshelf at home. Excellent, research-based content presented in a way anyone can use.

Addresses drug interactions — other books never do that.

Good quality book with practical info. Shipping was fast and it arrived in great condition.

I keep it on my kitchen counter, not the bookshelf.

Changed my health routine completely.

Quick and easy to navigate when you're not feeling well.

Used it during a stomach bug — very helpful.

Finally a herbal book that tells you the actual dose.

My family doctor approved of my new approach.

Really helpful for everyday ailments. I use it a few times a month at least.

This is the real deal.

Exactly what I was looking for.

Nice production quality. Some remedies are helpful. Wish there were more advanced options for people already familiar with herbs.

Used it last week for a cold — worked great.

No more Googling symptoms at midnight.

Shared with my book club — everyone wants a copy.

Fabulous reference for natural health.

Good for beginners

If you're new to herbal medicine this is a good intro. I've been doing this for 15 years and found most of it pretty basic. That said, well organized and safe.

Used it for anxiety remedies — genuinely calming.

Everything I was looking for in one book.

Great book overall. Some remedies worked better than others for me.

Organized by symptom — genius idea.

Useful and well-made

The photos are fantastic. Content is excellent for most things. Only knocking one star because a couple entries reference herbs that are hard to source locally.

Better than expected

Expected something generic and got something genuinely excellent. The author clearly has deep expertise and the ability to explain things clearly. Every recipe uses ingredients I already own — nothing exotic or hard to find.

My daughter recommended this and she was right. Very practical, well written.

Couldn't put it down on the first read.

Finally a book that makes sense

I tried three other herbal books and none were organized the way my brain works. This one — by symptom — is exactly right.

My husband, who is a skeptic, is now a believer.

My wellness coach recommended it — she was right.

No fluff, just results

Every page gets to the point. What's the problem, what helps, how much, and what to watch out for. That structure alone makes it ten times better than similar books. I've recommended it to everyone I know who cares about their health.

Clear, thorough, and trustworthy.

Best herbal reference I own

I've been into herbal remedies for 20 years and this is the most practical reference I've ever owned. The symptom-based organization is a total game changer.

Real remedies that work

My mother has chronic knee pain and the recipe for a warming compress in this book has become part of her daily routine. She's been off one of her supplements for two months.

Best purchase I've made this year.

Perfect gift for any household

Bought this for my mother-in-law for her birthday and she cried. She's been into natural remedies her whole life but never had a reference this comprehensive. Now I'm getting one for my own home.

Exactly the resource I needed for our homestead.

Gifted this three times already.

Every kitchen should have this on the counter.

Arrived beautifully packaged, excellent quality.

Helped with my chronic fatigue naturally.

Changed how I handle illness

Before this book, my first call was always the doctor's office. Now I check here first and most of the time I can handle it myself.

Love this book — exactly what our family needed.

Better than anything else I've tried in this category.

Decent book but I expected more entries. Some conditions I was hoping to find aren't covered.

The photos make all the difference

So many herbal books have terrible or no photos. This one has gorgeous full-color images on almost every page — makes me confident I know what I'm working with.

Clear enough that my teenager can use it too.

High-quality photos, well-organized, very useful.

Covers everything from headaches to skin issues.

Love the symptom-based layout

Searched for years for a book organized this way. When I'm nauseous I don't want to think about what plant might help — I want to look up nausea and find the answer.

Best impulse buy I've made in years.

Worth every penny

The full-color photos and dosage charts alone justify the cost. I used it within 48 hours of getting it.

My emergency kitchen guide

Thought of it as a nice reference but it became essential quickly. Muscle cramps, nausea, anxiety — I've used it for all three in the first month.

Gave my father this for Christmas — he uses it constantly.

Trusted resource, well written, beautifully made.

Really well written — feels like an expert friend.

A must for every home

We bought this for our homestead and it's been invaluable. We live an hour from the nearest urgent care, so having good references matters.

Good reference book

Has most of what I need. The headache and sleep sections are particularly good. A few sections felt a bit thin compared to others.

Has become my most used reference book.

Helped with my sinus issues without medication.

The photos make identifying plants so much easier.

My kitchen medicine cabinet

This book sits on my kitchen counter, not my bookshelf. I reach for it every time someone has a cold, stomachache, or headache.

My new favorite health book

I've always been interested in natural health but intimidated by the complexity. This book made it approachable. I've already made three remedies from my spice cabinet.

Used it for my son's ear infection — didn't need antibiotics.

Mixed results

Followed several recipes and had good results with some, no effect with others. Quality seems solid but effectiveness varies. Might be my situation specifically.