Stephen Harrod Buhner

A manual for opening the doors of perception and directly engaging the intelligence of the Natural World. Provides exercises to directly perceive and interact with the complex, living, self-organising being that is Gaia. Reveals that every life form on Earth is highly intelligent and communicative. Examines the ecological function of invasive plants, bacterial resistance to antibiotics, psychotropic plants and fungi,...

All ancient and indigenous peoples insisted their knowledge of plant medicines came from the plants themselves and not through trial and error experimentation. Less well known is that many Western peoples made this same assertion. There are, in fact, two modes of cognition available to all human beings - the brain-based linear and the heart-based holistic. The heart-centred mode of...

Each year, Harvard researchers estimate there are nearly 250,000 new Lyme disease infections—only 10 percent of which will be accurately diagnosed. One of the largest factors in the misdiagnosis of Lyme disease is the presence of other tick-borne infections, which mask or aggravate the symptoms of Lyme disease as well as complicate treatment. Two of the most common and damaging...

Viruses are smart, mutating, and becoming resistant to antiviral pharmaceuticals. Global crises such as COVID-19, SARS, and dengue fever spread more quickly than we can develop medicines to fight them. Herbalist and best-selling author Stephen Harrod Buhner has studied the antiviral properties of plants for many years. In this comprehensive guide, he profiles the plants that have proven most effective...

Details what to expect during your fast physically, emotionally and spiritually. Provides step-by-step guidelines on preparing for the fast, how long you should fast, what you can and can't do during the fast, and how to end your fast. Explains how fasting can help or heal many chronic conditions, such as type II diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, psoriasis and...

The first in-depth examination of the sacred underpinnings of the world of Native American medicinal herbalism. Sacred Plant Medicine reveals how shamans and healers “talk” with plants to discover their medicinal properties. It includes the prayers and medicine songs associated with each of the plants examined. This book is by the author of The Secret Teachings of Plants. As humans...

How to maintain optimum testosterone levels for the male body through the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, and diet. • Explains the phenomenon of male menopause and how to deal with it. • Reveals scientific evidence of testosterone-blocking agents in the environment that alter men’s essential chemistry as they age. • Presents safe, organic plant medicines that can restore optimum...

With antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise, herbal remedies present a naturally effective alternative to standard antibiotics. Herbal expert Stephen Harrod Buhner explains the roots of antibiotic resistance, explores the value of herbal treatments, and provides in-depth profiles of 30 valuable plants. He notes the proper dosages, potential side effects, and contraindications of each.

A guide to the natural treatment of three coinfections of Lyme disease. Natural Treatments for Lyme Coinfections reviews the latest scientific research on Babesia, Ehrlichia, and Anaplasma. It reveals how these three conditions often go undiagnosed, complicate the treatment of Lyme disease, and cause symptoms ranging from headache to seizures. The book outlines effective natural treatments with herbs and supplements...