Medicinal and Other Uses of North American Plants: A Historical Survey with Special Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes (Paperback)

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Product 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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications (March 1, 1989)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 048625951X
• ISBN-13: 978-0486259512
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #419,365 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful as ethnobotany, December 10, 2000

By	Lynn B Flewelling (East Aurora, New York United States) - See all my reviews

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.

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful historical accounts, May 15, 2009

By	Elizabeth R. Olson "liz976" (WI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.)

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good., November 26, 2000

By A Customer

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.