Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary
Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary book cover

Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary

Paperback – Illustrated, May 14, 2009

Price
$20.98
Format
Paperback
Pages
800
Publisher
Timber Press
Publication Date
ISBN-13
978-0881929874
Dimensions
6 x 1.6 x 8.95 inches
Weight
2.3 pounds

Description

“Easily the most extensive and authoritative source of ethnobotanical information on native medicinal plant usage, this volume goes far beyond any other reference source on native medicinal plants.”xa0— Choice “This engaging read covers 82 categories of medicinal uses [and] is an easy-to-use reference perfect for the home library.”xa0— Houston Lifestyles and Homes “A beautiful tome I can in my leisure over the years turn to in order to expand my knowledge of the plants that cross my path. To be able to add to my knowledge of plants how they might have been used for thousands and thousands of years. . . . adds dignity and depth to the plant, to the culture that lived here before I, and to my own learning. This reference book is highly recommended!”xa0— Plant Whatever Brings You Joy Daniel E. Moerman teaches anthropology at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. He is widely known as a leading expert in the field of ethnobotany. Dr. Moerman received the Annual Literature Award from the Council on Botanical and Horticultural Libraries and the Distinguished Economic Botanist Award from the Society for Economic Botany.

Features & Highlights

  • In
  • Native American Medicinal Plants
  • , anthropologist Daniel E. Moerman describes the medicinal use of more than 2700 plants by 218 Native American tribes. 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 in the detailed catalog of plants. 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.

Customer Reviews

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Most Helpful Reviews

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Copy of author’s first book

I thought this book would be informative, but it’s essentially just a copy of Native American Ethnobotony by the same author. That was extremely disappointing to me, especially because of the high prices of these books. The book is informative if you don’t have Moerman’s other books.
7 people found this helpful
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Good for research and use

I purchased the book as a gift for one researching a story. It became a valuable tool in
the research and also provided information for personal use. Well received and used
item.
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Five Stars

It is a very comprehensive reference book, with cross reference and well laid out.
Margrit Jolly
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Great book

A very informative book. So many wonderful items to help heal the human body.
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Outstanding Reference Book

Excellent reference book. Not something you'd read cover to cover, but certainly worth browsing and a definite need for your reference shelf. Incredibly well done cross indexing.
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A great value

A gift for a friend who has studied natural healin for decades. She say this is one of the best references she has ever read.
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great book. Thank you for a great product
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Five Stars

Wonderful
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It got to me fast, and I was delighted with the book
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Four Stars

Extemely informative for biology information.