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American Indian Healing Arts

Author : E. Barrie Kavasch
Publisher : Bantam
ISBN 13 : 9780553378818
Total Pages : 336 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (788 download)

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Book Synopsis American Indian Healing Arts by : E. Barrie Kavasch

Download or read book American Indian Healing Arts written by E. Barrie Kavasch and published by Bantam. This book was released on 1999-04-20 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American 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.

Encyclopedia of Native American Healing

Author : William S. Lyon
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 9780393317350
Total Pages : 426 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (173 download)

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Book Synopsis Encyclopedia of Native American Healing by : William S. Lyon

Download or read book Encyclopedia of Native American Healing written by William S. Lyon and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 1998 with total page 426 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Designed for ease of use with maps, a detailed subject index, an extensive bibliography, and cross references, this book is sure to fascinate anyone interested in Native American culture and heritage.

A Handbook of Native American Herbs

Author : Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834824221
Total Pages : 271 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis A Handbook of Native American Herbs by : Alma R. Hutchens

Download or read book A Handbook of Native American Herbs written by Alma R. Hutchens and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1992-11-10 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.

American Indian Medicine

Author : Virgil J. Vogel
Publisher : University of Oklahoma Press
ISBN 13 : 0806189770
Total Pages : 120 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (61 download)

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Download or read book American Indian Medicine written by Virgil J. Vogel and published by University of Oklahoma Press. This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The purpose of this book, says the author, is to show the effect of Indian medicinal practices on white civilization. Actually it achieves far more. It discusses Indian theories of disease and methods of combating disease and even goes into the question of which diseases were indigenous and which were brought to the Indian by the white man. It also lists Indian drugs that have won acceptance in the Pharmacopeia of the United States and the National Formulary. The influence of American Indian healing arts on the medicine and healing and pharmacology of the white man was considerable. For example, such drugs as insulin and penicillin were anticipated in rudimentary form by the aborigines. Coca leaves were used as narcotics by Peruvian Indians hundreds of years before Carl Koller first used cocaine as a local anesthetic in 1884. All together, about 170 medicines, mostly botanical, were contributed to the official compendia by Indians north of the Rio Grande, about 50 more coming from natives of the Latin-American and Caribbean regions. Impressions and attitudes of early explorers, settlers, physicians, botanists, and others regarding Indian curative practices are reported by geographical regions, with British, French, and Spanish colonies and the young United States separately treated. Indian theories of disease—sorcery, taboo violation, spirit intrusion, soul loss, unfulfilled dreams and desires, and so on -and shamanistic practices used to combat them are described. Methods of treating all kinds of injuries-from fractures to snakebite-and even surgery are included. The influence of Indian healing lore upon folk or domestic medicine, as well as on the "Indian doctors" and patent medicines, are discussed. For the convenience of the reader, an index of botanical names is provided, together with a wide variety of illustrations. The disproportionate attention that has been given to the superstitious and unscientific features of aboriginal medicine has tended to obscure its real contributions to American civilization.

Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies

Author : Anthony J. Cichoke
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 9781583331002
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (31 download)

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Download or read book Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies written by Anthony J. Cichoke and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2001-06-04 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The modern techniques of holistic and alternative healing and natural remedies have been alive in the "old ways" of Native American medicine for centuries. This comprehensive guide introduces the Native American concept of healing, which incorporates body, mind, and spirit and stresses the importance of keeping all three in balance. Dr. Anthony Cichoke explains the philosophy behind American Indian healing practices as well as other therapies, such as sweat lodges, used in conjunction with herbs. He examines each herb in an accessible A-to-Z format, explaining its healing properties and varying uses in individual tribes. Finally, he details Native American healing formulas and recipes for treating particular ailments, from hemorrhoids to stress.

Healing Secrets of the Native Americans

Author : Porter Shimer
Publisher : Black Dog & Leventhal
ISBN 13 : 1603762876
Total Pages : 255 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (37 download)

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Download or read book Healing Secrets of the Native Americans written by Porter Shimer and published by Black Dog & Leventhal. This book was released on 2004-09-01 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how Native Americans have used the bountiful gifts of nature to heal the mind, the body, and the spirit.Bestselling Healing Secrets of the Native Americans brings the age-old knowledge and trusted techniques of Native-American healing to a wider audience. Discover how the Native-American tradition uses plants and herbs, heat, movement and sound, visualization, and spirituality to heal dozens of everyday ailments and illnesses -- from back pain to insect bites to flu and sore throat and much more and apply it to your life to improve your health and your mind. Broken into sections, the book covers such topics as "The Healing Spirit" (including dream therapy, spirituality, and prayer), "The Native American Spa" (healing with heat, massage, sound and movement, and nutrition), "The Native American Pharmacy" (including more than 40 herbs and plants, how to obtain them, and how to use them), plus remedies for more than 40 ailments from acne to wrinkles.

Indian Herbalogy of North America

Author : Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
ISBN 13 : 0834824396
Total Pages : 424 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (348 download)

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Book Synopsis Indian Herbalogy of North America by : Alma R. Hutchens

Download or read book Indian Herbalogy of North America written by Alma R. Hutchens and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 1991-08-27 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An encyclopedia of North American medicinal plants, this classic herbalist’s guide goes inside Native American herbalism and other natural healing traditions around the world For more than twenty years, this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant’s appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.

Honoring the Medicine

Author : Kenneth S. Cohen
Publisher : Ballantine Books
ISBN 13 : 1984800418
Total Pages : 448 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (848 download)

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Download or read book Honoring the Medicine written by Kenneth S. Cohen and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2018-12-04 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For thousands of years, Native medicine was the only medicine on the North American continent. It is America’s original holistic medicine, a powerful means of healing the body, balancing the emotions, and renewing the spirit. Medicine men and women prescribe prayers, dances, songs, herbal mixtures, counseling, and many other remedies that help not only the individual but the family and the community as well. The goal of healing is both wellness and wisdom. Written by a master of alternative healing practices, Honoring the Medicine gathers together an unparalleled abundance of information about every aspect of Native American medicine and a healing philosophy that connects each of us with the whole web of life—people, plants, animals, the earth. Inside you will discover • The power of the Four Winds—the psychological and spiritual qualities that contribute to harmony and health • Native American Values—including wisdom from the Wolf and the inportance of commitment and cooperation • The Vision Quest—searching for the Great Spirit’s guidance and life’s true purpose • Moontime rituals—traditional practices that may be observed by women during menstruation • Massage techniques, energy therapies, and the need for touch • The benefits of ancient purification ceremonies, such as the Sweat Lodge • Tips on finding and gathering healing plants—the wonders of herbs • The purpose of smudging, fasting, and chanting—and how science confirms their effectiveness Complete with true stories of miraculous healing, this unique book will benefit everyone who is committed to improving his or her quality of life. “If you have the courage to look within and without,” Kenneth Cohen tells us, “you may find that you also have an indigenous soul.”

Healer of the Water Monster

Author : Brian Young
Publisher : HarperCollins
ISBN 13 : 006299042X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Healer of the Water Monster written by Brian Young and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: American Indian Youth Literature Award Winner: Best Middle Grade Book!Brian Young’s powerful debut novel tells of a seemingly ordinary Navajo boy who must save the life of a Water Monster—and comes to realize he’s a hero at heart. When Nathan goes to visit his grandma, Nali, at her mobile summer home on the Navajo reservation, he knows he’s in for a pretty uneventful summer, with no electricity or cell service. Still, he loves spending time with Nali and with his uncle Jet, though it’s clear when Jet arrives that he brings his problems with him. One night, while lost in the nearby desert, Nathan finds someone extraordinary: a Holy Being from the Navajo Creation Story—a Water Monster—in need of help. Now Nathan must summon all his courage to save his new friend. With the help of other Navajo Holy Beings, Nathan is determined to save the Water Monster, and to support Uncle Jet in healing from his own pain. The Heartdrum imprint centers a wide range of intertribal voices, visions, and stories while welcoming all young readers, with an emphasis on the present and future of Indian Country and on the strength of young Native heroes. In partnership with We Need Diverse Books.

Ayurveda

Author : Scott Gerson
Publisher : Steuben Press
ISBN 13 : 9781947841192
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (411 download)

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Download or read book Ayurveda written by Scott Gerson and published by Steuben Press. This book was released on 2017-10-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

American Indian Medicine Ways

Author : Clifford E. Trafzer
Publisher : University of Arizona Press
ISBN 13 : 0816537429
Total Pages : 321 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (165 download)

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Download or read book American Indian Medicine Ways written by Clifford E. Trafzer and published by University of Arizona Press. This book was released on 2017-10-17 with total page 321 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Indigenous people of wisdom have offered prayers of power, protection, and healing since the dawn of time. From Wovoka, the Ghost Dance prophet, to contemporary healer Kenneth Coosewoon, medicine people have called on the spiritual world to help humans in their relationships with each other and the natural world. Many American Indians—past and present—have had the ability to use power to access wisdom, knowledge, and spiritual understanding. This groundbreaking collection provides fascinating stories of wisdom, spiritual power, and forces within tribal communities that have influenced the past and may influence the future. Through discussions of omens, prophecies, war, peace, ceremony, ritual, and cultural items such as masks, prayer sticks, sweat lodges, and peyote, this volume offers examples of the ways in which Native American beliefs in spirits have been and remain a fundamental aspect of history and culture. Drawing from written and oral sources, the book offers readers a greater understanding of creation narratives, oral histories, and songs that speak of healers, spirits, and power from tribes across the North American continent. American Indian medicine ways and spiritual power remain vital today. With the help of spirits, people can heal the sick, protect communities from natural disasters, and mediate power of many kinds between the spiritual and corporeal worlds. As the contributors to this volume illustrate, healers are the connective cloth between the ancient past and the present, and their influence is significant for future generations. CONTRIBUTORS R. David Edmunds Joseph B. Herring Benjamin Jenkins Troy R. Johnson Michelle Lorimer L. G. Moses Richard D. Scheuerman Al Logan Slagle Clifford E. Trafzer

Native Harvests

Author : E. Barrie Kavasch
Publisher : Random House (NY)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (9 download)

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Download or read book Native Harvests written by E. Barrie Kavasch and published by Random House (NY). This book was released on 1979 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents recipes for a wide variety of American Indian foods, with descriptions of wild plants and explanations of how to harvest and use them.

Iwígara

Author : Enrique Salmón
Publisher : Timber Press
ISBN 13 : 1604698802
Total Pages : 249 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (46 download)

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Download or read book Iwígara written by Enrique Salmón and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 249 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Iwígara, when translated, means the kinship of plants and people. And that is exactly what Enrique Salmón explores in this important book. Iwígara shares culturally specific information about 80 plants, addressing their historical and modern-day uses as medicine, food, spices, and more. Iwígara includes plants entries derived from many different American Indian tribes and seven geographic regions across the United States. Each plant entry includes the names commonly used by different tribes, a color photograph, a short description, rich details about how the plant is used, and tips on identification and ethical harvest. Traditional stories and myths, along with images of the plants from different forms of Native American arts and crafts, enrich the text.

The Medicine Man of the American Indian and His Cultural Background

Author : William Thomas Corlett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781258050047
Total Pages : 404 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (5 download)

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Download or read book The Medicine Man of the American Indian and His Cultural Background written by William Thomas Corlett and published by . This book was released on 2011-06-01 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Native American Healing

Author : Howard P. Bad Hand
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
ISBN 13 : 9780658007279
Total Pages : 288 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (72 download)

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Download or read book Native American Healing written by Howard P. Bad Hand and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2001-08 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Native American Healing "introduces readers to the healing modalities and rituals arising from the traditions of the Lakota Sioux, grounded in concepts of harmony and oneness with the Earth.

How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts

Author : Frances Densmore
Publisher : Courier Dover Publications
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts written by Frances Densmore and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 1928 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes Chippewa techniques of gathering and preparing nearly two hundred wild plants of the Great Lakes area and provides information on their medicinal usage and botanical and common names. Bibliogs

Masters of Empire

Author : Michael A. McDonnell
Publisher : Hill and Wang
ISBN 13 : 0374714185
Total Pages : 417 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (747 download)

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Download or read book Masters of Empire written by Michael A. McDonnell and published by Hill and Wang. This book was released on 2015-12-08 with total page 417 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A radical reinterpretation of early American history from a native point of view In Masters of Empire, the historian Michael McDonnell reveals the pivotal role played by the native peoples of the Great Lakes in the history of North America. Though less well known than the Iroquois or Sioux, the Anishinaabeg who lived along Lakes Michigan and Huron were equally influential. McDonnell charts their story, and argues that the Anishinaabeg have been relegated to the edges of history for too long. Through remarkable research into 19th-century Anishinaabeg-authored chronicles, McDonnell highlights the long-standing rivalries and relationships among the great tribes of North America, and how Europeans often played only a minor role in their stories. McDonnell reminds us that it was native people who possessed intricate and far-reaching networks of trade and kinship, of which the French and British knew little. And as empire encroached upon their domain, the Anishinaabeg were often the ones doing the exploiting. By dictating terms at trading posts and frontier forts, they played a crucial role in the making of early America. Through vivid depictions of early conflicts, the French and Indian War, and Pontiac's Rebellion, all from a native perspective, Masters of Empire overturns our assumptions about colonial America and the origins of the Revolutionary War. By calling attention to the Great Lakes as a crucible of culture and conflict, McDonnell reimagines the landscape of American history.