Traditional Bush Medicines: An Aboriginal Pharmacopoeia by the Aboriginal Communities of the Northern Territory of Australia
Traditional Bush Medicines: An Aboriginal Pharmacopoeia by the Aboriginal Communities of the Northern Territory of Australia
Collated and Researched by: Andy Barr et al.
Principal Photographer: Terry Knight
Botanical Artists: Valerie Alexander, Milton Andrews
Publisher:
Greenhouse Publications, Richmond, VIC, 1988
Format:
Hardcover
Pages:
256 pages, illustrated (some in colour), with maps
ISBN:
086436167X
Condition:
Very Good – light wear to dust jacket, shelf wear to base of boards
Description:
Traditional Bush Medicines is a landmark collaboration with the Aboriginal Communities of the Northern Territory, documenting the medicinal knowledge and healing practices of Australia’s First Peoples. This richly illustrated volume combines scientific insight and traditional knowledge to detail the preparation and use of native plants for treating various ailments. With contributions from Aboriginal elders, researchers, photographers, and artists, it is both a visual and cultural treasure.
Includes detailed indexes, maps of regional plant usage, and a bibliography (pp. 255–256).
Why You’ll Love It:
This authoritative and respectful publication is ideal for anyone interested in traditional medicine, Aboriginal culture, ethnobotany, or natural healing. A beautiful and informative addition to any collection on Indigenous science and heritage.
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