Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies: A Comprehensive Guide to the Native American Tradition of Using Herbs and the Mind/Body/Spirit Connection Contributor(s): Cichoke, Anthony J. (Author) |
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ISBN: 158333100X ISBN-13: 9781583331002 Publisher: Avery Publishing Group OUR PRICE: $20.70 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2001 Annotation: From sweat lodges to herb recipes, Dr. Cichoke introduces the Native Americanconcept of healing which incorporates body, mind, and spirit and stresses theimportance of keeping all three in balance. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications - Cooking | Specific Ingredients - Herbs, Spices, Condiments - History | Native American |
Dewey: 615.321 |
LCCN: 00068258 |
Series: Healing Arts |
Physical Information: 0.76" H x 7.23" W x 9.4" (0.96 lbs) 288 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Native American |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: 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. |