Kavas Of Vanuatu
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Kavas Of Vanuatu
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Author : Vincent Lebot
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1988
Kavas Of Vanuatu written by Vincent Lebot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Ethnobotany categories.
Les Kavas De Vanuatu
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Author : Vincent Lebot
language : fr
Publisher: IRD Editions
Release Date : 1986
Les Kavas De Vanuatu written by Vincent Lebot and has been published by IRD Editions this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Ethnobotany categories.
Les Kavas De Vanuatu Cultivars De Piper Methysticum Forst
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Author : V. Lebot
language : fr
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Les Kavas De Vanuatu Cultivars De Piper Methysticum Forst written by V. Lebot and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with categories.
Kava The Pacific Elixir
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Author : Vincent Lebot
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 1997-02-01
Kava The Pacific Elixir written by Vincent Lebot and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-02-01 with Health & Fitness categories.
• The most comprehensive book ever written on nature's most effective stress-relieving plant. • First paperback edition of the classic comprehensive text originally published by Yale University Press. This complete guide to kava summarizes the literature and research on a plant that is now considered comparable or superior to anti-stress prescription drugs, and describes its use in the religious, political, and economic life of the Pacific islands for centuries. Beyond its soporific qualities kava is also used throughout the the Pacific as an analgesic, a diuretic, and an anesthetic. There is even evidence suggesting it is effective in the treatment of asthma, tuberculosis, and venereal disease. Exhaustively researched, Kava: The Pacific Elixir offers an extensive survey of this amazing plant from the perspective of the horticulturist, the ethnobotanist, and the pharmacologist.
The Abandoned Narcotic
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Author : Ron Brunton
language : en
Publisher: CUP Archive
Release Date : 1989
The Abandoned Narcotic written by Ron Brunton and has been published by CUP Archive this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Science categories.
In this book, Ron Brunton attempts to explain the strange geographical distribution of kava, a narcotic drink once widely consumed by south-west Pacific islanders.
The Cambridge World History Of Food
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Author : Kenneth F. Kiple
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2000
The Cambridge World History Of Food written by Kenneth F. Kiple and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Food categories.
A two-volume set which traces the history of food and nutrition from the beginning of human life on earth through the present.
Gender Drink And Drugs
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Author : Maryon McDonald
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2020-08-18
Gender Drink And Drugs written by Maryon McDonald and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-18 with Social Science categories.
Why do so many people feel compelled to drink alcohol or take drugs? And why do so many men drink and so many women refrain? Using ideas from social anthropology, this book attempts to provide a novel answer to these questions. The introduction surveys both gender and addiction. It points out that we cannot say what men or women are really like, in any culturally innocent sense, for gender is always, even in the realm of biology, a cultural matter. The ethnographic chapters, ranging from Ancient Rome to modern Japan, similarly suggest how any substance - from alcohol to tea to heroin - inevitably takes its meaning or reality in the cultural system in which it exists.This book will be of interest to medical anthropologists, medical sociologists, anyone with an interest in the contemporary direction of anthropology as well as those working in the fields of alcohol and addiction.
Plants People And Culture
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Author : Michael J Balick
language : en
Publisher: Garland Science
Release Date : 2020-08-19
Plants People And Culture written by Michael J Balick and has been published by Garland Science this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-08-19 with Science categories.
Is it possible that plants have shaped the very trajectory of human cultures? Using riveting stories of fieldwork in remote villages, two of the world’s leading ethnobotanists argue that our past and our future are deeply intertwined with plants. Creating massive sea craft from plants, indigenous shipwrights spurred the navigation of the world’s oceans. Today, indigenous agricultural innovations continue to feed, clothe, and heal the world’s population. One out of four prescription drugs, for example, were discovered from plants used by traditional healers. Objects as common as baskets for winnowing or wooden boxes to store feathers were ornamented with traditional designs demonstrating the human ability to understand our environment and to perceive the cosmos. Throughout the world, the human body has been used as the ultimate canvas for plant-based adornment as well as indelible design using tattoo inks. Plants also garnered religious significance, both as offerings to the gods and as a doorway into the other world. Indigenous claims that plants themselves are sacred is leading to a startling reformulation of conservation. The authors argue that conservation goals can best be achieved by learning from, rather than opposing, indigenous peoples and their beliefs. KEY FEATURES • An engrossing narrative that invites the reader to personally engage with the relationship between plants, people, and culture • Full-color illustrations throughout—including many original photographs captured by the authors during fieldwork • New to this edition—"Plants That Harm," a chapter that examines the dangers of poisonous plants and the promise that their study holds for novel treatments for some of our most serious diseases, including Alzheimer’s and substance addiction • Additional readings at the end of each chapter to encourage further exploration • Boxed features on selected topics that offer further insight • Provocative questions to facilitate group discussion Designed for the college classroom as well as for lay readers, this update of Plants, People, and Culture entices the reader with firsthand stories of fieldwork, spectacular illustrations, and a deep respect for both indigenous peoples and the earth’s natural heritage.
Handbook Of Psychotropic Herbs
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Author : Ethan B Russo
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2015-12-22
Handbook Of Psychotropic Herbs written by Ethan B Russo and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-22 with Health & Fitness categories.
Discover herbal alternatives for the treatment of psychological disorders! Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Natural Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinal herbs. A valuable resource for understanding today's unregulated herbal marketplace, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John's wort, and valerian, among others. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herbal treatments may be effective and safe for patients, or for you! Figures show that 30 percent of American adults use herbs. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs investigates the medical value of over 30 well-known herbs through in-depth evaluations that will give you a fuller understanding of the uses and misuses of these natural remedies. This invaluable guide examines the history, use, and research findings of each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists the effectiveness of each herb, guidelines for its use, and any precautions you need to be aware of, and also includes the author's recommendations on approved dosages. Containing cutting-edge information about herbal medicine, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will assist readers in making intelligent choices about buying and using herbs. Some of the herbs discussed in this reliable and fact-filled book include: California poppy Chinese and American ginseng kava linden German and Roman chamomile St. John's wort lavender damiana passion flower plus many more! The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each of these widely-used herbs. This important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enlightening you about alternative and proven herbal options for medical care. A Behavioral Science Book Club Main Selection!
Kava
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Author : Yadhu N. Singh
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2004-01-15
Kava written by Yadhu N. Singh and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-01-15 with Science categories.
Kava is an herb that has been used for ceremonial, ritual, religious, social, political, and medicinal purposes for centuries. In the past few decades, kava has been widely marketed as an over-the-counter treatment for anxiety, stress, restlessness, and sleep disorders. Kava: From Ethnology to Pharmacology describes the history, botanical origins, production, economic aspects, and chemical and biological properties of this medicinal herb. A major part of the book focuses on the chemical and pharmacological properties of kavalactones, the psychoactive constituents of kava that reportedly have sedative, anxiolytic, analgesic, local anesthetic, anticonvulsant, and neuroprotective properties. Clinical and medical studies that provide evidence of kava's therapeutic benefits are balanced with an assessment of the known adverse effects and interactions in which kava has been implicated. With contributions from experts in the field, this volume presents a comprehensive view of the traditional aspects of kava and the latest applications for the herb. It is a valuable reference for botanists, phytochemists, toxicologists, physicians, pharmacists, herbalists, and alternative medicine practitioners.