Written by an ethnobotanist and clinical practioner of herbalism, it was born out of an appreciation for the work of naturally oriented physicians of the 19th and 20th centuries -- as well as the distilled practical wisdom of grandmothers, woman elders, and North and South American shamans. Most importantly, it represents the author's own "peak" experiences during travels taken expressly for the purpose of studying and harvesting herbs in their native habitats.
This book references many unusual herbs like ocotillo leaves, cranesbill leaves and queen of the meadow as well as traditional favorites such as echinacea and valerian.
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