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Rainforest Medicine
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Author : Jonathon Miller Weisberger
language : en
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Release Date : 2013-09-17
Rainforest Medicine written by Jonathon Miller Weisberger and has been published by North Atlantic Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-17 with Body, Mind & Spirit categories.
Chronicling the practices, legends, and wisdom of the vanishing traditions of the upper Amazon, this book reveals the area's indigenous peoples' approach to living in harmony with the natural world. Rainforest Medicine features in-depth essays on plant-based medicine and indigenous science from four distinct Amazonian societies: deep forest and urban, lowland rainforest and mountain. The book is illustrated with unique botanical and cultural drawings by Secoya elder and traditional healer Agustin Payaguaje and horticulturalist Thomas Y. Wang as well as by the author himself. Payaguaje shares his sincere imaginal view into the spiritual life of the Secoya; plates of petroglyphs from the sacred valley of Cotundo relate to an ancient language, and other illustrations show traditional Secoya ayahuasca symbols and indigenous origin myths. Two color sections showcase photos of the plants and people of the region, and include plates of previously unpublished full-color paintings by Pablo Cesar Amaringo (1938-2009), an acclaimed Peruvian artist renowned for his intricate, colorful depictions of his visions from drinking the entheogenic plant brew, ayahuasca ("vine of the soul" in Quechua languages). Today the once-dense mysterious rainforest realms are under assault as the indiscriminate colonial frontier of resource extraction moves across the region; as the forest disappears, the traditional human legacy of sustainable utilization of this rich ecosystem is also being buried under modern realities. With over 20 years experience of ground-level environmental and cultural conservation, author Jonathon Miller Weisberger's commitment to preserving the fascinating, unfathomably precious relics of the indigenous legacy shines through. Chief among these treasures is the "shimmering" "golden" plant-medicine science of ayahuasca or yajé, a rainforest vine that was popularized in the 1950s by Western travelers such as William Burroughs and Alan Ginsberg. It has been sampled, reviled, and celebrated by outsiders ever since. Currently sought after by many in the industrialized West for its powerful psychotropic and life-transforming effects, this sacred brew is often imbibed by visitors to the upper Amazon and curious seekers in faraway venues, sometimes with little to no working knowledge of its principles and precepts. Perceiving that there is an evident need for in-depth information on ayahuasca if it is to be used beyond its traditional context for healing and spiritual illumination in the future, Miller Weisberger focuses on the fundamental knowledge and practices that guide the use of ayahuasca in indigenous cultures. Weaving first-person narrative with anthropological and ethnobotanical information, Rainforest Medicine aims to preserve both the record and ongoing reality of ayahuasca's unique tradition and, of course, the priceless forest that gave birth to these sacred vines. Featuring words from Amazonian shamans--the living torchbearers of these sophisticated spiritual practices--the book stands as testimony to this sacred plant medicine's power in shaping and healing individuals, communities, and nature alike. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Nature S Medicine
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Author : Dr. Abdul Ghani Hussain
language : en
Publisher: Landskap Malaysia
Release Date :
Nature S Medicine written by Dr. Abdul Ghani Hussain and has been published by Landskap Malaysia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
“Nature’s Medicine: A collection of Medicinal Plants from Malaysia’s Rainforest” is an e-book compiling medicinal plants we call weeds. It features the health benefits of medicinal herbs and plants for public use. Most weeds are found in home gardens and are easily accessible. We call them weeds because we do not have to care of these plants. Weeds, in many cases can be used to fight the flu, cough, ease indigestion, threat poison ivy rashes, snake bites, joint pains and even make a tasty meal as a salad. You may be surprised to learn that identifying weeds in your own yard can be beneficial. This e-book is also intended to serve as a reference guide and create interest among students and scientists to study the wonder of the weeds in greater detail. The weeds are picturesquely presented to enable readers to recognise them at a glance. Their medicinal properties and traditional uses are also highlighted.
The Ethnobotany Of Eden
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Author : Robert A. Voeks
language : en
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Release Date : 2018-06-27
The Ethnobotany Of Eden written by Robert A. Voeks and has been published by University of Chicago Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-27 with Science categories.
In the mysterious and pristine forests of the tropics, a wealth of ethnobotanical panaceas and shamanic knowledge promises cures for everything from cancer and AIDS to the common cold. To access such miracles, we need only to discover and protect these medicinal treasures before they succumb to the corrosive forces of the modern world. A compelling biocultural story, certainly, and a popular perspective on the lands and peoples of equatorial latitudes—but true? Only in part. In The Ethnobotany of Eden, geographer Robert A. Voeks unravels the long lianas of history and occasional strands of truth that gave rise to this irresistible jungle medicine narrative. By exploring the interconnected worlds of anthropology, botany, and geography, Voeks shows that well-intentioned scientists and environmentalists originally crafted the jungle narrative with the primary goal of saving the world’s tropical rainforests from destruction. It was a strategy deployed to address a pressing environmental problem, one that appeared at a propitious point in history just as the Western world was taking a more globalized view of environmental issues. And yet, although supported by science and its practitioners, the story was also underpinned by a persuasive mix of myth, sentimentality, and nostalgia for a long-lost tropical Eden. Resurrecting the fascinating history of plant prospecting in the tropics, from the colonial era to the present day, The Ethnobotany of Eden rewrites with modern science the degradation narrative we’ve built up around tropical forests, revealing the entangled origins of our fables of forest cures.
Miracle Medicines Of The Rainforest
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Author : Thomas David
language : en
Publisher: Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Release Date : 1997-10
Miracle Medicines Of The Rainforest written by Thomas David and has been published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997-10 with Health & Fitness categories.
A doctor's astounding story of promising new treatments from the rainforests of Brazil for diseases that compromise the immune system. During a working visit to Brazil, Dr. Thomas David was given a packet of leaves and bark by a native patient as thanks for his work, and a shaman gave him a recipe for a tea used by the rainforest people to treat a variety of ailments. Dr. David began using these plants in his clinical research in Europe and soon discovered that they were producing amazing results among patients suffering from cancer, AIDS, and other diseases that compromise the immune system. Preliminary studies performed at Stanford and Harvard have substantiated his findings, bringing Dr. David international attention for his groundbreaking work. Dr. David's story is significant not only for its account of research that may herald a major breakthrough in curing diseases that have been the scourge of the modern world, but also for its emphasis on the vast and largely unrecognized pharmacopoeia of the rainforest that is in imminent danger of being lost forever.
The Healing Power Of Rainforest Herbs
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Author : Leslie Taylor
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
The Healing Power Of Rainforest Herbs written by Leslie Taylor and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Botany, Medical categories.
Rainforests contain an amazing abundance of plant life. What's most exciting is that scientists and researchers have only just begun to uncover the medicinal qualities of these plants, which offer new approaches to health and healing. "The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs is a valuable guide to these herbs and their uses. Detailing more than fifty rainforest botanicals, this book provides preparation instructions, presents the history of the herbs' uses by indigenous peoples, and describes current usage by natural health practitioners throughout the world. Helpful tables provide a quick guide for choosing the most appropriate botanicals for specific ailments. Here is a unique book that offers a blend of ancient and modern knowledge in an accessible reference format.
Earthly Goods
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Author : Christopher Joyce
language : en
Publisher: Little, Brown Medical Division
Release Date : 1994
Earthly Goods written by Christopher Joyce and has been published by Little, Brown Medical Division this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with Medical categories.
Journeys into the complex ecosystems of Earth's tropical rainforests, the planet's most diverse concentration of plant and animal species, to describe the race to identify and analyze medically useful tropical plants before it is too late.
Herbal Secrets Of The Rainforest
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Author : Leslie Taylor
language : en
Publisher: Prima Lifestyles
Release Date : 1998
Herbal Secrets Of The Rainforest written by Leslie Taylor and has been published by Prima Lifestyles this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Herbs categories.
The value of the Amazon rainforest to human life has never been more deeply understood. Here, author Leslie Taylor provides the latest information on natural treatments for more than 150 common conditions and symptoms using the healing powers of over 50 rainforest herbs.
Phytochemistry Of Australia S Tropical Rainforest
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Author : Cheryll J. Williams
language : en
Publisher: CSIRO PUBLISHING
Release Date : 2021-12
Phytochemistry Of Australia S Tropical Rainforest written by Cheryll J. Williams and has been published by CSIRO PUBLISHING this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-12 with Nature categories.
Rare, unique and irreplaceable – precious native rainforests occupy a precariously small part of Australia while retaining a remarkable level of both biological and chemical diversity unrivalled by any other ecosystem. Australia's ancient history and traditions are intimately intertwined with the rainforest plants that humans have utilised as both food and medicine. Phytochemistry of Australia's Tropical Rainforest is a record of this history and details how our understanding of these plants has led to the discovery of anaesthetics, analgesics, steroids, antimalarials and more. It provides an insight into the habitat, ecology and family associations of hundreds of species and explores their future therapeutic potential, alongside phytochemical studies of the ancient plant lineages. Toxicological evaluations of important poisonous plants are also included. Rainforests provide shelter for unique flora and fauna that are counted among the rarest species on Earth, many of which are illustrated in this book. This comprehensive work is an essential reference for phytochemists, ethnobotanists and those with an interest in rainforests and their medicinal and botanical potential.
Rainforest Remedies
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Author : Rosita Arvigo
language : en
Publisher: Lotus Press
Release Date : 1993
Rainforest Remedies written by Rosita Arvigo and has been published by Lotus Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with Health & Fitness categories.
The work of Rosita Arvigo and Michael Balick to bring the knowledge of the Mayan healers to the Western reader deserves due credit. This revised and enlarged second edition includes much additional information about the major herbs in the Mayan pharmacopoeia. Their work proves that the rainforest has more value to mankind alive than cut down
Medicinal Herbs Of The Rain Forest
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Author : Rita Elkins
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Medicinal Herbs Of The Rain Forest written by Rita Elkins and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Health & Fitness categories.
The rain forests of Peru, Brazil and other countries yield some of the most sought-after natural remedies of our time. New understanding of the value of these herbs is making the rain forest's ecological system a primary target for both clinical and natural medicine and research. Rita Elkins' new title outlines the latest and hottest products emerging from the rain forest.