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By Maria Noel Groves, Clinical Herbalist

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Best-selling author and clinical herbalist Maria Noël Groves offers a comprehensive guide to the best herbs and natural practices to boost your gut microbiome, decrease your risk of chronic disease, and alleviate conditions like SIBO, leaky gut, irritable bowel syndrome, and GERD.

A healthy gut is the key to good overall health—both physical and mental—and researchers are beginning to uncover the links between an unbalanced gut microbiome and chronic conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and cancer. As a clinical herbalist with decades of experience, Maria Noël Groves has helped patients of all ages resolve their digestive complaints and related health issues by teaching them how to adopt healthier dietary habits, employ herbs to alleviate digestive issues and improve digestion, and incorporate balanced lifestyle practices—resolving their diseases and dramatically improving their quality of life

Praise for Herbal Gut Health

Digestive health touches everything, and Maria Noël Groves brings a generous dose of herbal wisdom, clarity, and warmth to the topic. As a clinical herbalist, I appreciate how Herbal Gut Health weaves anatomy, function, and energetics into a friendly, easy-to-digest read. Maria serves up a buffet of remedies, relatable case stories, and colorful illustrations that make even the trickiest topics feel approachable. And the herbs, what a lineup! These pages are packed with herbal allies, almost as diverse and vibrant as the microbiome itself. Equal parts practical and delightful, this book is a true gut-loving guide for beginners and practitioners alike.
— Mimi Prunella Hernandez, RH(AHG), Clinical Herbalist and Author of National Geographic Herbal

Beyond the enticing design and illustration of Maria's book is a thorough exploration of the wonders of the digestive system and nearly everything you want to know about how to tend it for optional health. It's a book everyone should want on their shelf! 
— Bevin Clare, MSc, LDN, RH(AHG), Professor, Herbalist, and Author of Spice Apothecary

This book is an absolute treasure for our modern times, when so many of us grapple with gut health challenges. Maria Noel Groves masterfully distills complex topics into clear, ‘digestible’ insights that resonate with all readers. The gut truly serves as the cornerstone of our overall health and longevity. As a teacher, I find this work to be an invaluable addition to the curriculum; as a practitioner, it is a fantastic resource for my clients. Moreover, as an herbalist, I am enchanted by her focus on energetics, delicious recipes, cultivation techniques, and so much more. A book you will return to for years to come.
— Kat Maier, RH(AHG), Founder of Sacred Plant Traditions, Clinical Herbalist and Award winning author Herbalist & Author of Energetic Herbalism: A Guide to Sacred Plant Traditions Integrating Elements of Vitalism, Ayurveda, and Chinese Medicine

The 13th century Chinese medicine physician, Li Gao, produced what has become one of the most important works in Chinese medicine, Treaties on the Spleen and Stomach, a text that sets the digestion at the center of all healthcare, teaching us that healthy digestive function is the key to all health outcomes. Maria Noel Groves' text is one of very few herb books that tackles the foundational questions. What is good digestive function, why is important, and how do we achieve it? Making a technically relevant volume approachable took some heavy lifting and this text is a unique offering in that regard alone. This is one of the best herb books I've seen in quite some time. I look forward to adding it to my library and recommending it to my students.
— Thomas Avery Garran, PhD, President of Herb Whisperer, Inc., and Executive Director of East West Herb School

Herbal Gut Health by Maria Noël Groves is a beautifully illustrated, practical guide to integrative digestive support. With her warm, accessible style, Maria weaves together gastrointestinal anatomy and physiology, herbal energetics and materia medica, tasty recipes and formulas, and modern research—offering digestible and delicious wisdom for balancing gut health. 
— Jiling Lin, L.Ac. Acupuncturist & Herbalist 

Maria’s new book is written in an easy, accommodating style and is delightfully (but usefully) illustrated. She expertly steers readers from fundamentals through increasing complexity, demonstrating how users can make significant but safe changes in their health. And I did stay up late, charmed by delicious recipes and enticed by “what came next”. Read on!
— Susan J. Fidler, ND, MS., BS., BSc., MCPP, TBM, Owner of Riverdell Herbs, LLC

With this work, Maria Noel Groves fills a gaping hole in the herbalist's bookshelf. The critical role of a healthy digestive system is laid out in a clear, accessible style. The author explains physiology and function adeptly so that the reader understands how their body works. She's created the "user's guide" that we should all have! While the book is very accessible to beginning herbalists, it's a priceless tool for intermediate and clinical herbalists as well. The recipes are simple and elegant. The "herbal action" approach is far more useful than a simple list of botanicals. And Maria's love of plants shines throughout. This is the herbal I've been longing for.
— Missy Rohs, Herbalist & Owner, The Arctos School of Herbal Studies

I am amazed at the information Maria has provided concerning everything to know about digestion and repair. Every herbal practitioner or individual wanting to heal could benefit from this book! All the how, why, where, when, and what questions are answered while she provides detailed herbal support in the form of recipes, energetics, and instructions into their use. Her knowledge of the digestive system along with their herbal allies will benefit everyone looking to improve their health. I will be recommending this book to my own clients and students.
— Mary Colvin. RH(AHG), Herbalist and Author of The Herbalist's Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary

Once again, Maria Noël Groves has written a book that speaks my language. Maria’s ability to explain physiology and the actions of herbs on the human body make her books my go-to resources as an herbalist and a teacher. I expect to put Herbal Gut Health on the “Required Reading" list for all my students.
—  Ginger Webb, Herbalist and Owner, Sacred Journey School of Herbalism

Maria's Herbal Gut Health is an essential masterclass in herbalism today. It dances science with tradition and is delivered with the kind of clarity that makes complex concepts feel totally doable.
She goes far beyond the surface-level “take this for that” advice and dives deep into how digestion actually works. From gut anatomy and microbiome balance to herbal energetics and real-world protocols, Maria makes it easy to understand how to support the body in a truly holistic way. Her whole-body approach teaches not just what to do, but why it matters, and how to work with herbs, food, and lifestyle to support long-term healing.
This book is a gift to anyone who wants to understand the root causes behind gut issues and feel empowered to take action toward true, deep healing. Whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or just starting your herbal journey, this one belongs in your herb book arsenal. I’ll be recommending it to my students and clients again and again.
— Mel Mutterspaugh, Clinical Herbalist & Educator at The Herbalist's Path, LLC

This approachable, empowering book is a thoughtful, thorough lesson on healthy digestion and gut health, with a plethora of actionable plans and recipes.
— Kirsten Shockey, bestselling author of Fermented Vegetables

An essential resource for anyone wanting to support gut health and wellness. Beyond a list of remedies, this book offers a nuanced look at how herbs can help in a personalized way.
— Liane Moccia, RH(AHG), author of The Herbal Fertility Handbook