Native American Medicinal Plants: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780881929874)

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.

Author: Daniel E. Moerman
ISBN-10: 0881929875
ISBN-13: 9780881929874
Publisher: Timber Press (OR)
Language: English
Published: 06/01/2009
Pages: 800
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.52d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2010
Scitech Book News 09/01/2009 pg. 117