Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West: Cultural and Scientific Basis for Their Use - Softcover

Cecilia Garcia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0976309106 ISBN 13: 9780976309109

Publisher: Abedus Press, 2005

Synopsis

Western plants have been used for thousands of years in healing. This book carefully explains the spirituality of healing and the use of plants in healing. The book is a collaboration between an American Indian Healer and a Professor of Pharmacology. For each plant the book provides a photograph and description, traditional uses, active constituents and recommendations for use. The authors view these plants as gifts from God that should be used in our everyday healthcare.

About this title

From the Publisher:

This book is ulike any other because the spirituality of healing is presented as a necessary part of healing. Recommended uses of plants are given, making the use of the plants easy. The authors view these plants as gifts from God that should be used in everyday healthcare.

About the Author:

Cecilia Garcia is a Chumash Healer who was educated by her Grandparents in healing. She has practiced Chumash healing her entire life and continues to share her knowledge and healing gift in this book. James Adams is an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Southern California. Cecilia and Jim have been working together for seven years and continue to promote Chumash healing practices.

About this edition

• Publisher: Abedus Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0976309106
• ISBN 13: 9780976309109
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 248
• Editor: JD Adams
• Illustrator: JD Adams