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Author: Alma R. Hutchens Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 0834824221 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 271
Book Description
The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.
Author: Alma R. Hutchens Publisher: Shambhala Publications ISBN: 0834824221 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 271
Book Description
The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.
Author: Anthony J. Cichoke Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 9781583331002 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 292
Book Description
The modern techniques of holistic and alternative healing and natural remedies have been alive in the "old ways" of Native American medicine for centuries. This comprehensive guide introduces the Native American concept of healing, which incorporates body, mind, and spirit and stresses the importance of keeping all three in balance. Dr. Anthony Cichoke explains the philosophy behind American Indian healing practices as well as other therapies, such as sweat lodges, used in conjunction with herbs. He examines each herb in an accessible A-to-Z format, explaining its healing properties and varying uses in individual tribes. Finally, he details Native American healing formulas and recipes for treating particular ailments, from hemorrhoids to stress.
Author: Alma R. Hutchens Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 0877736391 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 0
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An encyclopedia of North American medicinal plants, this classic herbalist’s guide goes inside Native American herbalism and other natural healing traditions around the world For more than twenty years, this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant’s appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.
Author: Jennie Harding Publisher: Chartwell Books ISBN: 0785835687 Category : Gardening Languages : en Pages : 323
Book Description
Herbs is a a color guide to herbs and an excellent reference for the budding herbalist. A beautiful and comprehensive guide to the characteristics and curative properties of 130 of the most useful healing herbs.
Author: James A. Duke Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 0849382033 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 554
Book Description
Readers have come to depend on Jim Duke's comprehensive handbooks for their ease of use and artful presentation of scientific information. Following the successful format of his other CRC handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible contains 150 herbs listed alphabetically and by scientific name. Each entry provides illustrations of the plant, synonyms, notes, common names, activities, indications, dosages, downsides and interactions, natural history, and extracts. It includes Biblical quotes as well as comments on points of interest.
Author: Charlotte Erichsen-Brown Publisher: Courier Corporation ISBN: 048625951X Category : Nature Languages : en Pages : 548
Book Description
Chronological historical citations document 500 years of usage of plants, trees, and shrubs native to eastern Canada, northeastern U.S. Also complete identifying information. 343 illustrations. "...this is the best Dover reprint relative to medicinal plants in fifteen years...you can't go wrong." — Botanic & Herb Reviews.
Author: Maurice M. Iwu Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1466571985 Category : Health & Fitness Languages : en Pages : 446
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With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural
Author: Daniel E. Moerman Publisher: Timber Press (OR) ISBN: 0881929875 Category : Medical Languages : en Pages : 799
Book Description
Describing the medicinal uses of over 2,700 plants by 218 Native American tribes, the author organizes his extensive research into eighty-two categories--including contraceptives, gastrointestinal aids, sedatives, toothache remedies, and more--and provides indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, as well as 150 line drawings.
Author: Frances Densmore Publisher: Courier Dover Publications ISBN: Category : Cooking Languages : en Pages : 172
Book Description
Describes Chippewa techniques of gathering and preparing nearly two hundred wild plants of the Great Lakes area and provides information on their medicinal usage and botanical and common names. Bibliogs
Author: Alma R. Hutchens
Author: Alma R. Hutchens
Author: Anthony J. Cichoke
Author: Alma R. Hutchens
Author: Jennie Harding
Author: James A. Duke
Author: Charlotte Erichsen-Brown
Author: Maurice M. Iwu
Author: Daniel E. Moerman
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