Bibliograph

African American herbalism, a practical guide to healing plants and folk traditions, Lucretia VanDyke

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Label

African American herbalism, a practical guide to healing plants and folk traditions, Lucretia VanDyke

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

African American herbalism

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1293757181

Responsibility statement

Lucretia VanDyke

Sub title

a practical guide to healing plants and folk traditions

Summary

This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition--from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the United States. Inside you'll find the stories of herbal healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. You'll also find a comprehensive herbal guide to the most commonly used herbs--such as aloe, lavender, sage, sassafras, and more--alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations. African American Herbalism is the perfect guide for anyone wanting to explore the medicinal and healing properties of herbs

Table Of Contents

The history of African American herbalism -- The grandmothers of American herbalism -- The plant world -- Spiritual bathing with the elements -- "Working the roots" -- In the healing kitchens of our grandmothers -- Ceremonies of self-transformation -- Living legacies -- Appendix A : major orishas -- Appendix B : ancestor questionnaire

Target audience

adult

Creator