Medicinal Plants Of The American Southwest (Herbal Medicine Of The American Southwest)

Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest (Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest)

Newly updated for 2016 (expanded photo section; additional profiles: Bouvardia, Red betony, and Texas ranger)

Covering more than 160 southwestern plant medicines, within 102 profiles, Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest presents each plant's medicinal use, therapeutic indication, geographic range, botanical description, chemical composition, preparation, dosage, and cautions. A comprehensive preparation segment includes instruction on the making and use of teas, tinctures, syrups, salves, ointments, oils, washes, fomentations, and other modes of application. Readers will also find the therapeutic index, glossary, bibliography, and general index valuable additions. 112 color photos further assist the reader in plant identification.

First published in 2006 (as Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest) Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest is considered by most familiar with Kane's writing to be his seminal work. Regularly updated every 2-3 years, this title continues to inform and inspire all who find interest in the therapeutic uses of southwestern plants.

Printed and bound in the USA.