Native American Medicine |
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| Author:
| Orr, Tamra |
| Editor:
| Johnson, Troy |
| Series title: | Native American Life Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4222-2973-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | Mason Crest
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Native Americans have an incredibly rich store of knowledge when it comes to using herbs and plants to heal illness, treat injuries, and cure disease. In fact, some of their traditions have found a place in the modern medicines we use today. This book discusses the nature-based approach Native Americans took towards healing. It also examines important figures, such as shamans and medicine men, and explains some of the remedies and rituals that were conducted.
Native Americans have an incredibly rich store of knowledge when it comes to using herbs and plants to heal illness, treat injuries, and cure disease. In fact, some of their traditions have found a place in the modern medicines we use today. This book discusses the nature-based approach Native Americans took towards healing. It also examines important figures, such as shamans and medicine men, and explains some of the remedies and rituals that were conducted.