Motherland herbal : the story of African holistic health / Stephanie Rose Bird.
Publisher:
HarperCollins,
Copyright Date:
2024
Description:
438 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
Contents:
Part I. Our herbal beginning : Our herbal healing ways: the key concepts ; Planting with spirit / Harvesting Ashe: the magical and physical seed ; Elbow grease: tools and equipment for working roots -- Part II. The story of herbs : Osayin's calabash: spiritual plants and mystical natural products ; Getting to the root: roots, bulbs, tubers, and health ; Harvesting the grasslands: the plains, savanna, and prairie ; Where there is a will, there is a way: plant life on arid land ; The healer's heart: matters of heart and blood ; Funfun health: medicines of the swamps, mangroves, lakes and seas ; The sacred wood ; Dudu Awo (Black secrets) -- Part III. Wisdom of the directions: navigating the web of herbal life : The web of life ; Spring into ritual: rain, thunder, the water element, and flowers ; Summer of vibrant health ; Harvesting autumn.
Summary:
In this powerful and comprehensive guide in the spirit of Jambalaya and Sacred Woman, an herbalist celebrates ancient and modern African holistic healing.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.