Herbal Gut Health: Natural Therapies to Promote Healthy Digestion, Boost Your Microbiome, and Support Gut Repair

by Maria Noel Groves

From the bestselling author of Body into Balance, 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.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction

352 pages, Paperback

Published January 13, 2026

Reviews

[Chapters & Chives · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mark your calendars because you’ll want this as a reliable resource!

This book has changed my life! I’ve had a decline in health this past year and it’s been taking awhile to figure out what’s going on. I’ve been adjusting my lifestyle and diet in order to help manage symptoms. This book Herbal Gut Health has been helping me manage things! It couldn’t have come at a better time and I sincerely thank Maria Noel Groves, NetGalley and Storey Publishing for the gifted ARC of this book.

Herbal Gut Health walks you through the science and anatomy of the body’s digestive system. The book explains why certain herbs and foods can help adjust and correct disregulated and sick digestive systems and organs, even specifying certain diseases and conditions.

The book categorizes herbs into their roles and properties such as bitters, carmetives, sours, astringent, antimicrobial, probiotic, and more! It also gives a ton of recipes for teas, tinctures, ointments, capsules, and more!

Honestly this book is a MUST-HAVE resource for your kitchen and improving your health. I will be reaching for this book constantly when I need support managing certain symptoms, improving overall gut health, and to know which herbs and plants to grow and grab in my garden!

[The Sassy Bookworm · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book Review: *Herbal Gut Health* by Maria Noël Groves

Rating: 5 Stars

I rarely get this excited about a health book, but *Herbal Gut Health* by Maria Noël Groves truly deserves every bit of its five-star rating. Right from the moment I saw its gorgeous cover, I knew this was going to be something special. And it absolutely delivered.

Maria Noël Groves, a clinical herbalist with decades of hands-on experience, dives deep into the fascinating world of our digestive system. She doesn’t just offer quick fixes; instead, she carefully unpacks the science behind how our gut works and why maintaining a balanced microbiome is crucial—not only for digestion but for overall physical and mental wellness. What I appreciated most was how she connects an imbalanced gut to serious chronic issues like SIBO, leaky gut, IBS, and even GERD, all backed by emerging research on the gut’s role in diseases such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and cancer.

One of the standout features of this book is how it organizes herbs according to their healing roles—bitters, carminatives, sours, astringents, antimicrobials, probiotics—you name it. This makes it incredibly easy to understand which herbs serve what purpose and when to use them. Plus, the wealth of recipes for teas, tinctures, ointments, and capsules turns this guide into a practical toolkit for anyone wanting to incorporate herbal remedies into their daily routine.

I honestly can’t recommend *Herbal Gut Health* enough. It’s become my go-to resource whenever I want to manage digestive symptoms or simply boost my gut health. Whether you’re growing your own medicinal garden or just want to know which herbs to pick up at the store, this book has you covered. If you care about your health and love natural remedies as much as I do, this is a must-have addition to your kitchen bookshelf.

⚠️This review was written based on personal opinions and experiences with the book. Individual preferences may vary⚠️

[Bozhena Levine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you Hachette Book Group, Storey Publishing, LLC, and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this book. This very thorough and informative volume provides natural ways of alleviating digestive issues and improving digestion by incorporating balanced lifestyle practices and adopting healthier eating habits. It would be prudent to consult with a medical professional before adding any herbs or supplements to prevent unwanted interactions with medications and/or exacerbating any existing medical conditions. Otherwise, it could be a great starting point when talking to a doctor about adopting a healthier lifestyle and/or checking any symptoms.

[Shellie Price · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an EXCELLENT resource to have on your holistic journey! Everything is outlined incredibly well in both the front and back of the book. Looking up a specific topic or herb is easy. The information was laid out well for the reader, and included everything from the issue, to possible causes, to helpful resources and ingredients, to some recipe recommendations. I will definitely be buying my own copy to include in my personal collection.

[Diane Rembert · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is an excellent reference tool, when it comes to various herbs and how they benefit the body. As many of you know, most illnesses begin with the gut. The author has taken the time to research which herb to use for one. I will not only reference this book repeatedly, but recommend it as well.

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book and took lots of notes on it. It actually explained what things were, how they worked, and why they worked. So many other books on topics like this expect you to come in knowing so much already. I haven't tested out any of the herbal remedies myself, but I feel like I have a much better understanding of the direction to take.

[Di · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty basic info on gut health that, if one is into their own health and herbalism, most likely is already aware of. I guess it is good to have all the information in one place though.

Nice to have herbs that correlate with different conditions, although I wish she had included more herbs in the book.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice work on these books focusing on herbs for different ailments; this is a neat new idea and I think will be really helpful to certain people working on challenging issues.

[Kylee Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you to Hachette Audio for the gifted ALC!

Clinical herbalist Maria Noel Groves provides a comprehensive guide to herbs and natural practices to improve your gut microbiome and decrease your risk of chronic disease. She does a wonderful job presenting the information in a way that is easily digestible, and includes her own recipes for herbal tea combinations to aid with different ailments.

I listened to this on audio, narrated by Tiffany Smith. While I enjoyed the narration, I highly recommend either doing a joint eyeball/ear read or just eyeball reading these so you can go back to reference some of the important information and recipes.