Medicinal and Other Uses of North American Plants: A Historical Survey with Special Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes (Deluxe Clothbound Edition)
Chronological historical citations document 500 years of usage of plants, trees, 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.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:048625951X
ISBN13:9780486259512
Release Date:March 1989
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:544 Pages
Weight:1.57 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Wonderful historical accounts
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
I love this book! Not only does it provide a great historical compilation of how Native Americans (and early settlers) used these plants... but it has become a handy "field guide" for me because of the great illustrations and grouping by growing conditions. Would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in how Native Americans used these plants. Fascinating read. (The only thing I would like to see in the book would be even more plants. For some reason, I don't believe basics like ginseng or goldenseal were listed. It does contain a plethora of information on hundreds of other plants, however.)
Delightful as ethnobotany
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I was drawn to this book because I recognized so many familiar plants from my childhood among the drawings. I never suspected that the humble jewel weed or stinking Benjamins had ever had any medicinal uses. It's a very entertaining and enlightening read.The title is somewhat misleading. I would caution anyone against using this as a serious herbal medicine text. The entries are of historical rather than medical significance, but that does lessen its wide ranging appeal. Use it to extend your knowledge and enrich your walks in the woods of the north east.
Pretty good.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
This book really interested me. It is good for anyone with a sudden burst of interest in Native Ameerican herbs. There are plenty of other books out there as well, but this was one of my favorites.
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