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Medicinal & Herbal Plants
 HEALING
PLANTS: A Medicinal Guide to Native North American Plants and Herbs
Ana Nez Heatherley. Examines one hundred (100)
types of healing plants and herbs common to North America - from
aloe and chickweed to periwinkle and yucca. Citations include the
afflictions they remedy, scientific explanations for each plant's effectiveness,
folklore, growing tips, and methods of preparing everything from a poultice
to a tincture, to herbal food ideas. Features a color identification
section, cross-reference lists, location maps, and informative sidebars.
A concise guide to traditional herbal medicine, written for both the beginner
and the seasoned herbalist. 6 x 9, 288p, color photos, maps, 1998.
H5093 paperback ..........US $16.95 CAN $20.95
NATIVE AMERICAN
MEDICINAL PLANTS: An Ethnobotanical Dictionary 
Daniel Moerman. Describes the medicinal use of
2700+ plants by 218 Native American tribes. Information - adapted
from the same research used to create Moerman's monumental Native American
Ethnobotany (see N4539) - includes 82 categories
of medicinal uses, ranging from analgesics, contraceptives, gastrointestinal
aids, hypotensive medicines, sedatives, and toothache remedies. Includes
extensive indexes arranged by tribe, usage, and common name, making it
easy to access the wealth of information in the detailed catalog of plants.
An essential reference for students and professionals in the fields of
anthropology, botany, and naturopathy, as well as an engaging read for
anyone interested in ethnobotany and natural healing. 6 x 9, 800p, 150
line drawings, 2009.
N9875 paperback..........US $29.95 CAN $34.95
MEDICINAL
PLANTS OF THE WORLD
Ben-Erik van Wyk, Michael Wink. A comprehensive
and scientifically accurate guide to the best-known and most important
medicinal plants. Includes descriptions of 300+ medicinal plants
and their close relatives. Each entry includes a description of the
plant, the geographical origin, therapeutic category, historical and modern
uses, active ingredients, and pharmacological effects. An essential
reference guide for anyone with an interest in medicinal plants and their
uses. 6-1/2 x 9-1/2, 480p, 793 color photos, 3 tables, 137 diagrams, 2004.
M6027 hardcover ..........US $39.95 CAN $48.95
A HANDBOOK
OF NATIVE AMERICAN HERBS
Alma Hutchens. Based on the author's classic work,
Indian Herbalogy of North America, a portable handbook providing
detailed descriptions of 125 of the most useful medicinal plants commonly
found in North America. Includes directions for a range of uses,
remedies for common ailments, and notes onthe herbal traditions of other
lands. Entries include staples of folk medicine, like echinacea and
slippery elm, as well as common kitchen herbs - like parsley, thyme, and
pepper - whose tonic and healing properties as less widely known.
An authoritative pocket guide. 4-1/2 x 8-1/4, 256p, color photos, 1992.
H6995 paperback..........US$18.95 CAN $21.95
MEDICINAL
PLANTS OF NORTH AMERICA: A Forager’s Field Guide (A Falcon Guide)
Jim Meunick. Features 120 medicinal plants found
across North America. Organized from simple and familiar to rare
(and more difficult to identify) in the environment and habitat (field,
prairies, woods, mountains, deserts, and wetlands). Each entry includes:
a plant description, including relevant facts/notes; location; food; historical
and modern uses; precautions and toxicity; wildlife & veterinary uses,
and; a color photo. A handy reference for anyone interested in medicinal
plants, their uses, and habitats. 6 x 9, 176p, 120+ color photos,
2008.
M2984 paperback..........US $16.95 CAN $20.95
THE USES
OF WILD PLANTS: Using and Growing the Wild Plants of the United States
and Canada
Frank Tozer. Presents interesting and valuable
uses for 1200+ species in 500 genera of wild plants found throughout North
America and beyond. Provides a survey of how plants have been used
for food, drink, medicine, fuel, clothing, intoxicants, and more throughout
history. Each listing includes a detailed description and drawing
to aid in identifying these valuable plants in your garden and in the wild.
Includes cultivation techniques for the most significant of these plants,
and their uses in the garden. An insightful guide for anyone who
wants to learn more about wild plants and their uses. 8-1/2 x 11, 264p,
b&w illustrations, 2007.
U8903 paperback..........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
WILD PLANTS
OF EASTERN CANADA: Identifying, Harvesting and Using
Marilyn Walker. A comprehensive guide to the most
common native plants of northeastern North America, including their culinary,
medicinal, folk, and ecological uses. Explores the cultural history
of wild plant use among Aboriginal - Mi'kmaq, Maliseet and Passamaquoddy
- and non-Aboriginal - Black, Acadian, and Celtic - peoples. Contains
easy-to-read profiles of sixty (60) plant species, each identified with
an actual size leaf-print specimen and a realistic reproduction for identification
(does not include cultivated plants, seaweeds, or trees). Includes
nearly 60 contemporary recipes. A valuable reference to the plants
of Eastern Canada and their many culinary, medicinal and ecological uses.
7-1/2 x 9-1/2, 240p, b&w photos + illustrations, 2008.
W6153 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $24.95
MEDICINAL
AND OTHER USES OF NORTH AMERICAN PLANTS: A Historical Survey with Special
Reference to the Eastern Indian Tribes
Charlotte Erichsen-Brown. Chronological historical
citations document 500 years of usage of plants, trees, and shrubs native
to the NE United States and eastern Canada. Contains identification
information presented or organized generally by habitat and families.
Interesting and instructive. A fascinating compilation of historical
accounts about the Native Americans and early settlers and their use of
plants. 6-1/2 x 9-1/4, 544p, 343 b&w illustrations, reprint 1989.
M951X paperback ..........US $17.95 CAN $21.95
THE FUNGAL
PHARMACY: Medicinal Mushrooms of Western Canada
Robert Rogers. From a natural medicine educator,
a resource for anyone with an interest in medicinal mushrooms. Provides
detailed descriptions of medicinal mushrooms found in Western Canada (and
certainly beyond). From folklore (myths and legends) to modern scientific
analysis, this guide features medicinal, traditional, and culinary uses.
For each species, includes details on fungi essence, essential oil, homeopathy,
and more – where applicable. 7-1/4 x 9, 234p, color photos, charts, 2006.
F5814 pb., ring-bound ..........US $35.99 CAN
$39.99
FROM EARTH
TO HERBALIST: An Earth-Conscious Guide to Medicinal Plants
Gregory Tilford. Written by one of America's foremost
herbalists. Features fifty-two (52) profiles of medicinal herbs and
common uses for 125+ species of useful plants growing throughout North
America. Each plant's write-up includes its identifying features,
habitat & range, medicinal actions and practical applications, proper
harvest and medicine-making techniques, and more. Sections explain
how to keep a field journal, guidelines for harvesting and handling herbs
in the field, and the basics of making herbal preparations. A must
for anyone interested in making and using their own plant medicines. 5-3/8
x 8-3/8, 262p, color photos, 1998.
F3729 paperback ...........US $21.00 CAN $25.95
WILD MEDICINAL
PLANTS
Anny Schneider. A full-color guide to using some
eighty (80) wild medicinal plants found in North America. Includes
descriptions and photos of each plant species, as well as information on
where to find and how to use them. Matches a variety of illnesses
with the plants that treat them, discusses how they work, as well as how
and what parts of the plants should be gathered. 6-1/2 x 8, 304p,
275 color photos, 2002.
W2954 paperback ...........US $23.95 CAN $26.95
TOM BROWN’S
FIELD GUIDE TO WILD EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
Tom Brown Jr.. A wide-ranging and informative handbook
reveals fascinating ways to utilize the uncommon benefits of common trees,
shrubs, flowers, and other plants. Explains: how to use every part
of the plant; where and when to harvest them, and; how to prepare them
(i.e. food dishes, soups, teas, etc.). An essential guide to nature’s
greatest gifts. 6 x 9, 242p, 12 b&w illustrations, 1985.
T0634 paperback ...........US $14.00 CAN $20.00
HERBAL REMEDIES
FROM THE WILD: Finding and Using Medicinal Herbs (2nd ed.)
Corinne Martin. A handbook detailing how to identify,
gather, and prepare 50+ wild herbs, common to North America, for medicinal
use. A line drawing of each herb aids in identification and the description
provides the recommended dosage for specific ailments (including cautions
about conditions that preclude the use of the herb). Includes instructions
for making teas, tinctures, salves, and syrups. A revised, redesigned
Earthmagic
that sold nearly 10,000 copies. 6 x 9, 228p, 52 illustrations, 2000.
H4858 paperback ...........US $15.00 CAN $19.95
FIELD GUIDE
TO MEDICINAL WILD PLANTS (2nd ed.)
Bradford Angier; w/revisions by David Foster. The
first-ever revision of this field guide that has been a "classic" for 30+
years. Revisions include updated taxonomy and fifteen (15) new species,
including the purple cornflower (echinecea), ephedra, jewelweed, goldenseal,
and more. Contains characteristics, distribution, and medicinal qualities
of 120+ wild plants. Scientific information for a general audience
and full-color illustrations combine with intriguing accounts of plants'
uses. An invaluable handbook and practical guide for anyone interested
in the medicinal uses of wild plants. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 272p, 130 color illustrations,
1978, 2008.
F4935 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $25.95
MEDICINAL
PLANTS AND THEIR HISTORY
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M1038 paperback ...........US $9.95 CAN
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THE NATURAL
HISTORY OF MEDICINAL PLANTS
Judith Sumner, frwrd. by Mark Plotkin. Wild and
cultivated plants have provided humans with cures for 1000’s of years,
from aspirin to quinine. Writing for the lay reader, Sumner surveys
the history of the use of plants in medicine, the range of chemicals produced
by plants, and the prospects for future discoveries. 6 x 9, 252p, 30 color
photos, 43 b&w illustrations, 2000.
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N4830 hardcover ...........US $24.95 CAN $29.95
ABORIGINAL
PLANT USE IN CANADA’S NORTHWEST BOREAL FOREST
Robert J. Marles. Describes traditional Aboriginal
uses of over 200 plants from the boreal forest region of Manitoba, Saskatchewan,
and Alberta. Compiled from original ethnobotanical fieldwork across
twenty-nine (29) communities and from 100+ elders throughout this region.
Entries and accompanying photos are arranged by plant family, including
information on physical descriptions, habitat, uses for food, technology,
medicine, and potential economic use. A valuable handbook. 6 x 9,
256p, 200 color illustrations, 1999.
A7385 paperback ...........US $22.95 CAN $25.95
NATIVE AMERICAN
ETHNOBOTANY
Daniel Moerman. An extraordinary collection of
the plants used by North American native peoples for medicine, food, fiber,
dye, and a host of other uses. As an anthropologist, Moerman devoted
25 years to the task of gathering the accumulated ethnobotanical knowledge
on 4,000+ plants. Over 44,000 uses for these plants by various tribes
are documented here (of which more than half are medicinal, listings of
11,078 uses for foods, 2567 for fibers, 607 for dyes, and 5494 for a rich
assortment of other uses, such as ceremonial and magical items, cleaning
agents, fertilizers, fuels, insecticides, soap, jewelry, tools, toys, weapons,
and much more). A "must have"/essential reference. "... Native
American Ethnobotany is a unique and exhaustive compilation of the
uses of plants by Native North Americans. This formidable work is
ethnobotany writ large" - Nina Etkin, Pres., The International Society
for Ethnopharmacolgy. 8-1/2 x 11, 927p, 1998. OVERSIZE.
N4539 hardcover ...........US $79.95 CAN $92.95
A MODERN
HERBAL (2 volume set)
Margaret Grieve. The fullest compilation of herbal
material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary.
Covers 800+ species of herbs, grasses, mushrooms, shrubs and trees.
Includes botanical information, cultivation tips, medical properties, derivative
substances, folklore, economic uses, and more. Indispensable to the
serious reader. 6 x 9, 888p, 161 b&w illustrations, 1931, reprint 1971.
OVERSIZE.
M7987 paperback (2 vol.) ...........US $35.95
CAN $44.95
FORAGING
NEW ENGLAND: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods and
Medicinal Plants from Maine to Connecticut
Tom Seymour. A reference guide to the edible wild
foods and healthful herbs of the Northeast (NE). Detailed descriptions
of edible plants and animals, as well as tips on finding, preparing, and
using foraged foods. Organized by environmental zone (i.e. woodlands,
seashores, streamsides, swamps and bogs, etc.). 6 x 9, 208p, 87 color photos,
2002.
F9545 paperback ...........US $16.95 CAN $20.95
AMERICAN
MEDICINAL PLANTS
Charles Millspaugh. A definitive classic study
of 180 native and naturalized plants. Covers curative and adverse
physiological effects, chemical constituents, nomenclature, description,
history, and habitat. Excellent illustrations show pollen, fruit,
seed, leaf and other parts. 6 x 9, 806p, illustrations, 1892, reprint 1974.
A0341 paperback ...........US $19.95 CAN $23.95
IDENTIFYING
AND HARVESTING EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS
Steve Brill. Shows how to find and prepare over
500 different plants for nutrition and better health, including such common
plants as mullein, stinging nettle, cattail, and wild apricots.
Detailed line drawings help readers identify a wide range of plants - many
of which are suited for cooking by following the more than 30 recipes included.
A field guide to nature's bounty and a source of intriguing information
about the plants that surround us. 8-1/2 x 11, 336p, 260+ b&w illustrations,
1994.
I4253 paperback ...........US $21.95 CAN $27.95
EDIBLE AND
MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE ROCKIES
Linda Kershaw. This comprehensive guide describes
333 common trees, shrubs, flowers, ferns, mosses and lichens used by people
from ancient times (Native Americans and early European settlers) to present.
Features clear descriptions of the plants, where to find them, and their
food, medicinal and other uses. Includes warnings and a section on
the more common poisonous plants of the region. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 272p, 546
color photos, 77 line drawings, 2000.
E2296 paperback ..........US $21.95 CAN $25.95
Wild Edible Plants
BASIC ESSENTIALS:
EDIBLE WILD PLANTS & USEFUL HERBS (3rd ed.)
Jim Meunick. With this updated guide, discover
how to identify and gather 100+ of the most nutritious wild plants and
useful herbs in the contiguous United States. Unlike other field
guides, groups plants according to where they are found – from bodies of
water to yards, meadows, woodlands, mountains, plains, deserts, and coasts.
Includes: tips for identifying poisonous plants and poisonous look-alikes;
some recipes, and; basic wild plant foraging rules. A handy resource
geared to what you need to know about foraging for wild plants and herbs.
6 x 9, 95p, color photos, 1999, 2007.
BE0868 paperback ..........US $8.95 CAN $11.95
FRUIT &
NUTS: A comprehensive guide to the cultivation, uses and health benefits
of over 300 food producing plants
Susanna Lyle. An A to Z guide describes 300+ species
of temperate and subtropical fruit and nut plants. Contains information
on cultivation and propagation, harvesting times and yields, storing and
using the produce and the most popular varieties. Includes a particular
emphasis on the nutritional and health benefits of the fruit or nut described.
An extensive, informative reference to temperate and subtropical food-producing
plants from around the world, suitable for home gardeners, horticulture
professionals, orchardists, and consumers. 8-3/8 x 11-1/4, 480p,
300 color photos, 2006. OVERSIZE.
F7597 hardcover ..........US $59.95 CAN
$73.95
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THE COMPLETE
GUIDE TO EDIBLE WILD PLANTS, MUSHROOMS, FRUITS, AND NUTS
Katie Letcher Lyle. An illustrated field guide
to the most common edible wild plants, with recipes. Provides everything
you need to know - when to harvest, and how to recognize, prepare, and
eat them. For each entry, the book supplements a field guide description
with folklore and recipes, such as wild asparagus pizza, fiddlehead soup,
blackberry mousse, and elderberry pie. A valuable companion for hikers,
campers, and anyone who enjoys eating the good food of the earth. 5-1/2
x 8-1/2, 208p, color insert, b&w illustrations, 2004.
C2881 paperback ..........US $13.95 CAN $16.95
THE FORAGER’S
HARVEST: A Guide to Identifying, Harvesting, and Preparing Edible Wild
Plants
Samuel Thayer. A practical guide to all aspects
of edible wild plants – where to find them, how to identify them, their
seasons of harvest, and their methods of collection & preparation.
Detailed descriptions are accompanied by color photos. Features:
a step-by-step tutorial to plant identification; comparisons of potentially
confusing plants; an illustrated glossary, and; a foraging calendar showing
harvest time for wild foods. “…This book is a ‘must’ for novice harvesters
and experienced foragers alike.” 6 x 9, 368p, 200+ color photos, b&w
illustrations, 2006.
F6608 paperback..........US $22.95 CAN $27.95
THE ILLUSTRATED
GUIDE TO EDIBLE WILD PLANTS
Department of the Army. Describes the physical
characteristics, habitat and distribution, and edible parts of wild plants.
Separate sections on edible plants and poisonous plants. Color photos
aid in identification. Serves as a survival guide and a reference
for anyone interested in the outdoors, botany, or in unusual sources of
nutrition. 6 x 9, 112p, color photos, b&w illustrations, 2003.
I6614 paperback ...........US $14.95 CAN $17.95
EDIBLE WILD
FRUITS AND NUTS OF CANADA
Nancy Turner, Adam Szczawinski. Covers over thrity-five
(35) species. Each section contains: a botanical description; notes
on habitat and distribution; a drawing or color photo; folklore, and; notes
on its historical, medicinal, or cosmetic uses. Includes a selection
of recipes for jams, jellies, beverages, wines, desserts, snacks, and more.
7-3/4 x 8-1/4, 212p, color photos, line drawings, 1988.
E751X paperback ...........US $10.95 CAN $12.95
EDIBLE GARDEN
WEEDS OF CANADA
Adam Szczawinski, Nancy Turner. Award Winner. From
Couch grass to Stinging nettle, introduces and describes over forty (40)
so-called “weeds” that can be found in a garden or on a country walk.
Indicates where they can be found, and explains how to prepare them by
means of simple and original recipes. An illustrated guide and cookbook
in one. 7-3/4 x 8-1/4, 184p, color photos & line drawings, 1988.
E7528 paperback .........US $10.95 CAN $12.95
FEASTING
FREE ON WILD EDIBLES
Bradford Angier. Offers expert, practical advice
on making the most of a free food source. A guide to North American
edible plants explains where to find them, when and how to prepare them.
Detailed drawings and descriptions allow for accurate identification.
Over 500 recipes, ranging from common to exotic dishes. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4,
288p, 100 line drawings, 2002.
F7548 paperback ...........US $16.95 CAN $20.95
FIELD GUIDE
TO EDIBLE WILD PLANTS (2nd ed.)
Bradford Angier, w/ rev. by David Foster. The first-ever
revision to this classic foraging handbook – Angier’s illustrated guide
to North American wild edibles (Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants).
Revisions add essential information on each plant’s characteristics, distribution,
and edibility, as well as updated taxonomy, and eighteen (18) new species.
Covers how to find, prepare, and eat plants growing in the wild.
Scientific information for a general audience and color illustrations combine
with intriguing accounts of the plants’ uses, making this a practical guide
for modern-day foragers. 5-1/2 x 8-1/4, 285p, 133 color illustrations,
2008.
F4471 paperback..........US $21.95 CAN $26.95
EDIBLE WILD
PLANTS: A North American Field Guide
Thomas S. Elias, Peter A. Dykeman. A season-by-season
guide to identifying, harvesting, and preparing 200+ healthful plants from
the wild. Covers every major region in the United States and Canada.
Easy-to-read handbook has it all – habitat, appearance, preparation, taste,
cooking instructions, and more! 5-3/8 x 8-1/4, 286p, 500+ color photos,
1990.
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E4885 paperback ...........US $17.95 CAN
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EDIBLE WILD
PLANTS AND HERBS: A Pocket Guide
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E8272 paperback ...........US $10.95 CAN
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EDIBLE AND
USEFUL WILD PLANTS OF THE U.S. & CANADA
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E3103 paperback ...........US $12.95 CAN
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EDIBLE AND
MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE WEST
Gregory L. Tilford. Color photos face detailed
descriptions of 250 plant species in the western United States and Canada,
covering field identification, habitat and range, edibility, medicinal
uses, and more. Invites anyone interested in plants, personal well-being,
and a healthy environment to discover the healing powers of the herbal
world. 5-1/2 x 8-1/2, 256p, color photos, map, 1997.
E3591 paperback ...........US $21.00 CAN $26.95
KNOW YOUR
POISONOUS PLANTS: Poisonous Plants found in Field and Garden
Wilma James. A handy guide containing descriptions
and identifying illustrations of 154 commonly cultivated or naturally growing
plants found in the wild or landscaping. Awareness is the key to
this book. James contends that, by being aware and alert, you do
not have to remove all of these plants that we can enjoy for their beauty,
fragrance, medicinal uses and aesthetic value. 5-3/8 x 8-1/2, 99p, pen
& ink drawings, 1973, reprint 2000.
K0123 paperback ...........US $9.95 CAN $12.95
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