Iwigara: American Indian Ethnobotanical Traditions and Science
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"A beautiful catalogue of 80 plants, revered by indigenous people for their nourishing, healing, and symbolic properties." --Gardens Illustrated
The belief that all life-forms are interconnected and share the same breath--known in the Rar?muri tribe as iw?gara--has resulted in a treasury of knowledge about the natural world, passed down for millennia by native cultures. Ethnobotanist Enrique Salm?n builds on this concept of connection and highlights 80 plants revered by North America's indigenous peoples. Salm?n teaches us the ways plants are used as food and medicine, the details of their identification and harvest, their important health benefits, plus their role in traditional stories and myths. Discover in these pages how the timeless wisdom of iw?gara can enhance your own kinship with the natural world.Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:1604698802
ISBN13:9781604698800
Release Date:September 2020
Publisher:Timber Press (OR)
Length:248 Pages
Weight:2.02 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 8.1" x 9.1"
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A journey of love and understanding
Published by Merlin the Awkward , 7 months ago
This book is so full of love, depth and complexity for all living beings! It's the only guide through plants I've ever seen that has blatant love, humour, advice for responsible harvest, and stories of layered history. Every plant has a back-story of their own, with rich, complex social relationships, making this guide easy to read through like a narration.
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