I am often asked which homeopathy books I recommend for beginners. While there is a wealth of information on the Internet, I still prefer books. At the end of a busy week of seeing clients, my desk is often piled high with the various books I referenced throughout my appointments.
Do you need a library full of books to study homeopathy? No. However, I hope to encourage you to explore a few of these options to help you learn this fascinating form of medicine.
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Books For Those Just Starting Out
When I was a much younger mom, I read about a homeopathy class taught by a fellow homeschool mom. The class was free; I just had to buy a book. The book was $40, which seems reasonable if the class is free. I bought the book and went to the class. I can tell you that it was not a beginner’s class, nor was the book! But I took it home after that class and read it cover to cover. I still reference it often.
After that, I started buying and reading more beginner-friendly books. Here are a few of my favorites. You can click on the title or picture to learn more about the book or to purchase it.
Homeopathic Remedies by Asa Hershoff is hands down my favorite beginner’s book. It not only provides a tutorial on using remedies but also gives potency suggestions. My favorite part is the middle section, which lists many ailments and the top five or six remedies for each ailment. I have a digital copy of this book on my phone to reference when traveling.
The Complete Homeopathy Handbook by Miranda Castro is so easy to understand. I gave this book, along with a 30c kit, to my daughters as a wedding gift. It is well laid out and informative without bogging you down with too many details—and we homeopaths love our details!
Homeopathic Medicine At Home by Maesimund Panos and Jane Heimlich. This is another easy-to-understand and well-organized book. I also had this in my early years and read it cover to cover. It is falling apart! It presents a straightforward argument for using homeopathy, along with the rationale behind its use. A section on warts makes me giggle whenever I read it. It advises using homeopathy, then, when the wart has fallen off, to bury it in the ground under a full moon. A friend marked that section out so no one could read it. However, I bookmarked it and showed it to everyone. It serves as a reminder that we must read these books with the understanding that Christians did not write them. We need to pray for their salvation; what a wonderful thing that would be.
The Homeopath in Your Hand by Lisa Strbac has pictures! It is colorful and easy to understand. I love all the images and “cheat sheets” that help you remember the keynotes of the remedies. It is not laid out like Asa Hershoff’s book, though. This book is by remedy rather than ailment. Both approaches are nice to have.
Books Specific to Babies and Children
Homeopathy works for every stage and age group. A remedy for a runny nose knows no age barrier. However, these books are written to highlight those ailments that only little ones struggle with.
Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants by Dana Ullman breaks down common childhood ailments into easy-to-find chapters. The final section of the book focuses on remedies and their specific keynotes. He even touches on constitutions (homeopathic personalities) and shows the different remedies that point to them. My copy of this book is held together by tape, and half the cover is missing!
Tissue Salts for Children by Margaret Roberts is a concise book that offers valuable information about cell salts and their applications for addressing childhood issues. One thing I love about this book is that she gives excellent recipes for cell salt combinations, smoothies, and even skin creams.
Books About Cell Salts
Speaking of cell salts, I wrote about them HERE if you would like a refresher about these little jewels of homeopathy.
Homeopathic Cell Salts Remedies by Nigey Lennon and Lionel Rolfe is another simple book that explains cell salts and their usage. It features charts and provides clear explanations of each remedy. My book is complete of highlights and underlined sections.
Books for the Level Two Beginner
Once you are familiar with homeopathy and its principles, you may be ready for what I consider Level Two. These books are a bit more in-depth, but still incredible to learn from.
The 12 Tissue Remedies of Schussler by Boericke and Dewey is a thick book with tiny print! However, it has excellent information. If you want to treat your family with cell salts only, you can do so using this book. It’s another one of my books that has many underlined and highlighted sections.
Homeopathy for Mommies by Sue Meyer. Some may be surprised by my putting this in the Level 2 section. The reason is the details. She goes into depth with the remedies and a lesser extent the ailments. That could be overwhelming for some beginners. I love this book, and I have it in both paper and digital form, so I always have a copy with me. It is colorful with spaces for notes. The price can’t be beat. It’s a great book to have. Additionally, be sure to visit her blog and website, www.homeopathyformommies.com, for an excellent resource on homeopathy information. She also has an online store that sells remedies.
The Practical Handbook of Homeopathy by Colin Griffith covers acute and chronic topics. He teaches at the Centre for Homeopathic Education in England and is highly respected in the field of homeopathy. This thick book covers first aid, emotional trauma, and everything in between. According to the forward, it is intended as a book of homeopathic household management.
Homeopathy for Musculoskeletal Healing by Asa Hershoff is a condition-specific book that should be on everyone’s shelf. The number one reason people seek homeopathic care is for musculoskeletal aches and pains. Dr. Hershoff tackles every topic from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot. It is a resource I reach for often.
What about…..?
If you know me, you know I have difficulty editing myself and tend to include everything. I have learned to recognize that glazed look people get when I’ve gone on too long about a topic I’m passionate about. There are more books I can suggest, and I will do so in future blogs, so be on the lookout. If you have a book suggestion, send it, and I’ll review it. I know I am toeing the line, and soon, some of y’all will have that glazed look.
These books are what I would consider the “cream of the crop.” They all cover first aid to some degree, so they really cover a wide range of topics. I used to ask for homeopathy books as birthday and Christmas gifts. I still can’t afford all of them that I want! But now you have a list to start with.
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