Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary
| AUTHOR | Moerman, Daniel E. |
| PUBLISHER | Timber Press (OR) (06/01/2009) |
| PRODUCT TYPE | Paperback (Paperback) |
Description
This illuminating reference book is a complete guide to medicinal plants used by hundreds of Native American tribes. Let anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman be your guide as he describes the various uses of more than 2,700 plants. Information--adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany--includes 82 categories of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics, contraceptives, gastrointestinal aids, hypotensive medicines, sedatives, and toothache remedies. Native American Medicinal Plants includes extensive indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, making it easy to access the wealth of information. It is an essential reference for students and professionals in the fields of anthropology, botany, and naturopathy--and an engaging read for anyone interested in ethnobotany and natural healing.
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ISBN-13:
9780881929874
ISBN-10:
0881929875
Binding:
Paperback or Softback (Trade Paperback (Us))
Content Language:
English
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Page Count:
800
Carton Quantity:
12
Product Dimensions:
6.00 x 1.52 x 9.00 inches
Weight:
2.30 pound(s)
Feature Codes:
Bibliography,
Index,
Price on Product,
Table of Contents,
Illustrated
Country of Origin:
CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Science | Life Sciences - Botany
Science | Native American Studies
Science | History
Dewey Decimal:
615.321
Library of Congress Control Number:
2008050291
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This illuminating reference book is a complete guide to medicinal plants used by hundreds of Native American tribes. Let anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman be your guide as he describes the various uses of more than 2,700 plants. Information--adapted from the same research used to create the monumental Native American Ethnobotany--includes 82 categories of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics, contraceptives, gastrointestinal aids, hypotensive medicines, sedatives, and toothache remedies. Native American Medicinal Plants includes extensive indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, making it easy to access the wealth of information. It is an essential reference for students and professionals in the fields of anthropology, botany, and naturopathy--and an engaging read for anyone interested in ethnobotany and natural healing.
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