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This book is part of my series on the medicinal plants of the American Southeast. It focuses on plants commonly called weeds by those who do not know better. So many plants grow wild in on our remarkably diverse region that it can be very hard to differentiate between what is a weed and a wildflower. Originally, I had intended to include both weeds and wildflowers in this volume, along with grasses. But, that would have resulted in a book more than 1,200 pages long! I finally decided to only include those plants officially designated as weeds (including a few grasses) by the regional universities.... Not that they are experts. This book is not a guide for identifying plants - there are plenty of field guides, phone apps and websites that will do that. This book is about the medicinal use of these plants and is very unique in that regard. After all, what decides a weed? Some of the plants listed as weeds are native, and others non-native. Some are labeled "noxious"... as if that really means anything. Those so labeled are considered undesirable by the "experts." Essentially, a weed is any herbaceous plant that grows without human assistance.... Or, put another way, it is any plant that is growing where someone doesn't want it. If we plant a bed of lettuce and we find chickweed growing among our lettuces, chickweed would be considered a weed. If we grow chickweed to include in our salads, it is not a weed, regardless the name. If we grow a lawn of ornamental grass and find dandelions, they are considered weeds. If we grow dandelions for food and medicine, they are not. Just as there are no truly native or invasive plants, as seeds have spread throughout the world, from place to place long before the first human foot touched the earth, there are no true weeds. Many of the plants you will read about in this book are not only quite useful medicinally, but were brought to North America by European immigrants (and very likely by Asian and, perhaps Polynesian immigrants long before) to be grown as food and medicine. What is nice about "weeds" is that they often grow in poor soil and in conditions that cultivated vegetables and herbs could not survive. We do not have to till the soil, water or mulch these plants. They are just there every year. We have only to take the time to learn about them, identify them and harvest them. I believe firmly that God has provided these plants for our needs, and it is a very foolish man who will curse such gifts and douse them with dangerous chemicals. A pocket full of plantain leaves is worth far more than a manicured lawn. Our ancestors who gave us these "weeds" must surely dismay our ignorance.
Look Up: The Medicinal Trees of the American South, An Herbalist's Guide is an important new book. When most people think of herbs, they think of little green plants - the herbaceous plants - or culinary herbs. Unfortunately, that is also true of most herbalists. It seems we "can't see the forest for the trees." The truth is that most trees are among our most powerful and useful medicinal plants! When you consider that trees many be found in every yard, park or public greenspace, the convenience of trees as medicine becomes profound. This is especially true in First Aid situations. If the herb needed to help stop bleeding or diarrhea, ease menstrual cramps or muscle pain, reduce fever, soothe a sore throat or calm a cough is literally the tree over your head, this is much more convenient and practical than foraging for small plants or ordering an exotic tincture. Judson Carroll, a Master Herbalist in the Appalachian and German Folk Medicine traditions presents this first of its kind work on the trees that grow in the American south-east, a region his family has called home for more than 400 years! This a comprehensive guide to trees and their herbal use and, most of these trees can be found anywhere in the world. In this book, he presents the trees we see all around us and documents their medicinal use in over 2,000 years of herbal writing. He believe fully that God has given humanity everything necessary for our health, but "My people perish for lack of knowledge." This easy to read and informative book seeks to correct that tragedy.
Wildcraft Your Way to Wellness In Southeast Medicinal Plants, herbalist CoreyPine Shane is your trusted guide to finding, identifying, harvesting, and using 106 of the region’s most powerful wild plants. Readers will learn how to safely and ethically forage, and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines, including teas, tinctures, and salves. Plant profiles include clear, color photographs, identification tips, medicinal uses and herbal preparations, and harvesting suggestions. Lists of what to forage for each season makes the guide useful year-round. Thorough, comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers, naturalists, and herbalists in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
This concise guide to medicinal plants of the Southern Appalachians includes botanical descriptions of 45 native plants, their historical and current uses in herbal practice, detailed, easy-to-follow medicine making instructions and unique recipes for syrups, liniments, digestive bitters and more. The book invites the reader to explore native plants in their wild habitats and offers step-by-step ethical harvesting guidelines while emphasizing conservation issues. The author is a well-respected medical herbalist and teacher who lives in the mountains of north Georgia. Praise for Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians. "This is one volume that I want to own as we enter the post-corporate age: a priceless guide to Southern plant alchemy. This practical yet enchanting botanical brings an ancient art to modernity. These pages are as rich as the cove forests they honor. Even to peruse Howell's manual is healing, and exhilarating, not only because of the book's inherent beauty, but because it contains vital knowledge all of us will need as fossil fuels dwindle and we return to the local. One day this book may save your life." Janisse Ray, author of Ecology of a Cracker Childhood, Wild Card Quilt and Pinhook: Finding Wholeness in a Fragmented Land "An elegant introduction presented in a clear-as-a-bell style that educates as well as entertains." Peter Loewer, author of The Wild Gardener and Jefferson's Garden "There are many comprehensive volumes about medicinal plants in other regions of North America but none for the botanically rich southeast. Now, a widely experienced and knowledgeable herbalist has written a thorough guide to the virtues of Yellow Root, Rabbit Tobacco, Dogwood Bark, Sweet Fern and other better known herbs of the region. From Howell's book, readers can learn to use local plants safely and consciously to improve the health of their families or patients." David Winston, RH (AHG), Dean, Herbal Therapeutics School of Herbal Medicine "An excellent, much needed resource on Southeastern herbs. Well thought out and easy to follow." Tim Blakely, co-author of The Bootstrap Guide to Medicinal Herbs in the Garden, Field and Marketplace "I often remind veterinarians that the foundation of botanical medicine lies in the experience of learning all aspects of medicinal plants thoroughly. This book guides the reader out of the classroom and into the fields and forest where plants become, to the student, more tangible sources of healing. Recommended for any practitioner who wants to deepen their understanding of our native apothecary." Susan Wynn, DVM, RH (AHG), Executive Director, Veterinary Botanical Medical Assoc.
Presents illustrated profiles of 180 American wild plants of medicinal value, arranged in botanical order, describing their uses and properties.
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West is a full-colour photographic guide to the identification, edibility, and medicinal uses of over 250 plant species, growing from Alaska to southern California, east across the Rocky Mountains and the Northern Plains to the Great Lakes. Herbalist and naturalist Gregory Tilford provides a thorough introduction to the world of herbal medicine for everyone interested in plants, personal well-being, and a healthy environment.
Alternative Medicine Review, March, 2006 by Mario RoxasThis text covers over 210 western plants within 100 distinct plant profiles, from Acacia to Yucca. Each profile is identified by what the author calls its "main common name." This is followed by the plant's Latin family name, its current Latin binomial, and any other common names. The profile is further broken down into segments such as description, distribution, chemistry, medicinal uses, indications, collection, preparation and dosage, and cautions.Kane's writing style is simple and easy to follow. Drawing from over 15 years of experience in the field, he equips the reader with practical information that can be readily applied, while at the same time lending insights that can only come from someone with a true passion for, and intimate knowledge of, botanical medicines.Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest serves as a decent field guide as well. In addition to the text, the book contains 80 detailed paintings by Frank S. Rose and over 250 photos of the plants covered in the book, allowing for easy recognition on site.Although the name focuses on plants in the southwest, many may be found throughout North America. Such familiar names include dandelion, horsetail, juniper, and verbena. Thus, the medicinal plants in this book go well beyond the geographical borders of its title.For anyone interested in botanical medicine, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest is a valuable addition to your library.
Nourish your well-being through the gifts of nature with this introductory guide to Southeastern medicinal wild plants. Esteemed herbalist Helen J. Mullin shares 10 common species indigenous to forests, meadows and wetlands across this biodiverse region. Discover identifying details, traditional uses by Native communities, modern research on therapeutic constituents. Explore best practices for sustainable Wildcraft through minimal-impact harvesting techniques that uphold ecosystem health. Nurture your understanding with gentle preparations like infusions, decoctions, tinctures and topicals designed to safely unlock each herb's innate wisdom. Along the way, gain a deeper appreciation for the enduring botanical knowledge sustained by Indigenous stewardship of these lands over millennia. Absorb invaluable insights on supporting cultural preservation and fostering respect within all your herbalism practices. This accessible guide equips beginners to explore the natural medicinal riches close to home. Its friendly voice invites wonder at our interconnectedness with green growing partners, as remedies travel wherever care is needed. Most importantly, this book encourages direct experience through attentive encounters that transform understanding far beyond any teachings. Find nourishment, community and resilience through your relationships with the plants and lands surrounding you. Unlock prevention, protection and lifelong well-being through the generous gifts of herbalism-this living tradition's fruits surely follow in time. Click the Buy button now to get these and more
For 272 medicinal plants gives scientific name, other common names, description, habitat, what and when to harvest, uses. Includes for each plant a black and white photograph and/or line drawings for identification. Indexed.