Popularity: Author: Frank J. Lipp Edition: Paperback 184 Pages Publisher: Duncan Baird Language: English ISBN: 1844830063 Published: 2004

Healing Herbs

The book goes on to examine the symbolic and cultural significance of plants, and the roles they play in a vast spectrum of traditions and beliefs, including Chinese and Ayurvedic healing; the herbal traditions of Africa, North, South and Central America, Oceania and Australia; and the cultural context of hallucinogenic plants and their use in ritual.

Packed with information, there is also a regional gazetteer summarising the role of plants in mythology and folklore across the world.

   Includes fabulous specially commissioned botanical artworks and more than 200 full-colour illustrations, including art, artefacts, plant portraits and documentary photos from around the world.

   Contains an indispensable directory of key plants with information on gathering, storage, preparation, current usage and Properties.

   Includes medicinal recipes and a guide to using herbs in aromatherapy, perfumery and cosmetics.

   Explores herbal healing around the world, with a special section on healing in the East that focuses on Chinese and Ayurvedic treatments.

   Concludes with a reference section, which summarises the role of plants in mythology and folklore around the world.

Author

Frank J. Lipp has a Ph.D. in Anthropology, with a specialisation in Ethno botany. Based in New York, he is a Field Research Director in Connecticut, developing research programmes in Ethno pharmacology. He has held several prominent academic posts in the USA and has lectured extensively. He has written many articles on herbalism in magazines and journals.