American Indian Healing Arts : Herbs, Rituals, and Remedies for Every Season of Life, Paperback by Kavasch, E. Barrie; Baar, Karen, ISBN 0553378813, ISBN-13 9780553378818, Like New Used, Free shipping in the US Presents an exploration of Native American rituals that fostered a spiritual bond between man and nature, and offers recipes for herbal remedies, and massage oils
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553378813
ISBN-139780553378818
eBay Product ID (ePID)673679
Product Key Features
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication NameAmerican Indian Healing Arts : Herbs, Rituals, and Remedies for Every Season of Life
Publication Year1999
SubjectHealing / General, Ethnic Studies / Native American Studies, Herbal Medications
TypeTextbook
Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, Health & Fitness
AuthorE. Barrie Kavasch, Karen Baar
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight18 Oz
Item Length9.1 in
Item Width7.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-043985
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"A tapestry of stories, prayers, legends, myths, and herbal traditions that shows the oneness of all humanity and echoes the familiar patterns of American Indian culture from Alaska to Brazil. This book will become a standard reference." --Rosita Arvigo, D.N., author ofSastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer "A book of charm and substance: a literal teach-yourself volume on American Indian healing arts." --Thomas E. Lovejoy, Counselor to the Secretary for Biodiversity and Environmental Affairs, Smithsonian Institution, "A tapestry of stories, prayers, legends, myths, and herbal traditions that shows the oneness of all humanity and echoes the familiar patterns of American Indian culture from Alaska to Brazil. This book will become a standard reference." --Rosita Arvigo, D.N., author of Sastun: My Apprenticeship with a Maya Healer "A book of charm and substance: a literal teach-yourself volume on American Indian healing arts." --Thomas E. Lovejoy, Counselor to the Secretary for Biodiversity and Environmental Affairs, Smithsonian Institution
IllustratedYes
Dewey Decimal615.8/82/08997
SynopsisAmerican Indian Healing Arts is a magical blend of plant lore, history, and living tradition that draws on a lifetime of study with native healers by herbalist and ethnobotanist E. Barrie Kavasch. Here are the time-honored tribal rituals performed to promote good health, heal illness, and bring mind and spirit into harmony with nature. Here also are dozens of safe, effective earth remedies--many of which are now being confirmed by modern research. Each chapter introduces a new stage in the life cycle, from the delightful Navajo First Smile Ceremony (welcoming a new baby) to the Apache Sunrise Ceremony (celebrating puberty) to the Seminole Old People's Dance. At the heart of the book are more than sixty easy-to-use herbal remedies--including soothing rubs for baby, a yucca face mask for troubled skin, relaxing teas, massage oils, natural insect repellents, and fragrant smudge sticks. There are also guidelines for assembling a basic American Indian medicine chest.
I am very happy with this book, it gives recipes, ways to use them and what to use them for.
I do wish there was more detail on the rituals, but also understand that may not be something that is wanted to publish.
I was also hoping to have more tribes in the book, but also understand it may be difficult to get so much information and where do you draw the line?
Overall, it is a good find!
Fantastic book if you're looking for Native American naturopathic remedies for wellness. This book contains recipes for the remedy along with a story about why and how the American Indians used it. Arrived early by mail. Book was as description described. I am very pleased with this purchase.