Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest: The Definitive Guide
Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest: The Definitive Guide Books
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Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest: The Definitve Guide
Hailed as one of the most complete books written on Southwestern herbal medicine, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest exhaustively profiles over 200 medicinal plants found within the United States’ Southwest. Each plant’s medicinal and edible use, therapeutic suggestion, geographic range, botanical description, common and scientific name(s), chemistry, preparation, dosage, and cautions are specifically covered. Supporting sections include: a complete preparation segment instructing on the use and making of teas, tinctures, fluidextracts, syrups, salves, ointments, oils, washes, fomentations, and other modes of application; a therapeutic index, percolation/fluidextract worksheets, weights and measures listing, glossary, bibliography, and a complete index.
Over 200 colors photos with whole plant and flower detail further help the reader in plant identification. Original botanical paintings by regional artist Frank S. Rose serve as an extra bonus.
What sets HMAS apart from other also titled books is Kane s unique approach to the theme matter. Explored from the top of view of an herbalist (and one who really gathers/prepares/dispenses these plants) this work transcends the simple rehashing and regurgitation commonly found in the majority of enthobotanical texts and armchair researcher’s compilations. HMAS greatest value is that its development is from an intact develop of western herbalism; it is based in experience and well-proven phyto-therapeutic concepts.
Second edition improvements include: botanical nomenclature has been updated to what is (now) accepted in taxonomic circles. Anemopsis (Yerba mansa), Eriodictyon (Yerba santa), and Poliomintha (Bush mint) are new to the book. The color segment has been absolutely revamped with many new photographs and a layout that better utilizes space. The text has been reedited for clarity. New findings and observations are included in each plant’s profile. An expanded preparations segment now includes specific percolation and fluidextract instructions.
Printed and bound in the USA.
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This was a gift that was much appreciated. It sure looked like a excellent book.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book was not compulsory to me by a Herbal healer from the Tuscon Area, I reckon that anyone would find it a valuable addition to their libreary
Rating: 5 / 5
One of the most comprehensive books that I have read on the theme. It clarifies in detail how to prepare the plants.
Rating: 5 / 5
Charles Kane is not your average herbalist. Throw away dated notions of what an herbalist is, what one should look like, and that they are all flakes, hippies, or long haired New Age types. Charlie is NONE of those things… but he is an armed forces Vet, a back people woodsman, a excellent marksman, and an OUTSTANDING herbalist and teacher. He studied below the late Michael Moore, but evolved into an herbalist of his own; with his own values, and a non flowery, non New Age, non hippy do.
The book is outstanding and will stand the test of time. Very highly not compulsory for students and the curious, as well as those looking for an right indigenous plant guide of the Southwest.
Rating: 5 / 5
This work by Charles Kane is an extremely helpful book to have for any level herbalist. I have been studying, using and now, teaching herbal medicine for 20 years and I refer to this book often for Sonoran and southern Utah herbs.
Mr. Kane’s work is not only right (not to be taken for contracted in herb books), it is also very well organized and user friendly. He comes from an experienced, hands-on perspective, rather than an academic, theoretical one. He seems like the kind of herbalist who certainly gets dirt below his fingernails!
My one complaint is the book does not cover plants above 5000′ in the American southwest. It is a very ‘deserty’ compilation and is ideal for people in the Tucson-Phoenix province. For those of you looking for a high elevation herbal, get Michael Moore’s work. For anyone else, get 3 of Kane’s books- one for the house, one for the vehicle and one for a supporter. You won’t be sorry!
Rating: 5 / 5