Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West: A Guide to Identifying, Preparing, and Using Traditional Medicinal Plants Found in the Deserts and Canyons of the West and Southwest
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This classic work on medicinal herbs of the Western uplands is an authoritative presentation of more than 100 species. Unsurpassed as a field guide for its authoritative information on collection and medicinal preparation. Focuses on the plant life of rocky and arid lands of the West, and includes detailed information on the preparation and use of these vital herbs. Read more
Publisher : Museum of New Mexico Press
Publication date : June 1, 1989
Edition : Later printing
Language : English
Print length : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 0890131821
ISBN-13 : 24
Item Weight : 9.6 ounces
Dimensions : 6.13 x 0.5 x 9.25 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #140,719 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #17 in West Region Gardening (Books) #242 in Outdoors & Nature Reference #317 in Herbal Remedies (Books)
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Format: Paperback
I live in the desert; when I look out the window now, I no longer see pesky sage brush and annoying goat heads and pushy, intrusive shrubs and cactus. I see the living, breathing, quietly waiting elements of medicine for human health. I see the possibility of caring for ourselves in a world that has become toxic to ordinary people in ways our ancestors couldn't imagine. I'm very, very grateful to Mr. Moore for the legacy he left; we are stronger for his having lived. Hyperbole aside, the book is an invaluable reference. Not only does it describe the desert medicinal plants in excellent detail and provide information on preparation and usage, it also contains valuable insights into the preparation of medicinals in general and cleared up a few questions I didn't realize I had about the making of tinctures. My methods are better thanks to this book. That means my medicines will be more effective; no small thing. A lot of my reading material these days is in electronic form. Generally, just the books I think of as "happy trash"; those novels and stories that amuse me but that could evaporate tomorrow and leave no one much the poorer for it. But, I am keenly aware of which books should never be kept only in electronic form. We need printed books very, very much because they contain the potential to outlast electricity. This isn't a small consideration anymore. This book of Mr. Moore's should definitely be in your analog collection. It needs to last. Buy two copies to be sure.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2014 by Bebe P. Kelly
Format: Paperback
I got this specifically for ephedra… and there isn’t a jot of information about it anywhere in this book under any name. Other than that- it’s a pretty great book. I just wanted to learn about ephedra and it’s not here which totally sucks.
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023 by Tag
Format: Paperback
I veer more towards western science than homeopathic cures, however I've tried several of the herbs/plants mentioned in this book and they are surprisingly effective. The book itself is concise, has a decent index, with color photos in the center to help make a correct identification of the plant(s). Michael Moore seems very well researched. If you are looking for regional alternative medicine, this book is a good place to start. There are also many references provided for further reading.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2019 by Alastair G. Stell
Format: Paperback
In preparation for a trip to the Southwest, I purchased Medicinal Plants to bone up on what I'd be finding while poking around the desert. I was surprised to discover how much was packed in its 180-some pages. Everything from small distribution maps to lists of constituents, preparation, usage, and collecting info is included, along with clear illustrations by Mimi Kamp and a middle section of color photographs. And let's not forget Moore's irreverent humor that pops up when you least expect it. I don't live in the Southwest, which is the only reason I held off from purchasing the book for as long as I did. Had I known what it was like, I would have purchased it long ago, travel plans or not.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2012 by Michelle Constantinescu
Format: Paperback
I recently moved to the Sonoran Desert but had no idea what treasures awaited me until I bought and read this small book. This guide has opened my eyes to what is around me. I've taken pictures of interesting plants along the roads but didn't know they were medicinal or edible until I read about them here. The next time I go for a walk or drive, it will be with newly opened eyes. The illustrations are good, the instructions are specific. Some of the explanations and narratives are so hysterically funny, you will have no problem understanding effects of either taking or not taking described potion or poltice. I heartily recommend this quide on several different levels.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2008 by S. Dunsworth
Format: Paperback
this is a good book will show you alot of the plants that are out there but needs a little more insight how much to use if it needs to be mixed with others
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2015 by don
Format: Paperback
This book is great. Living in the southwest desert of the USA. It has a map of native growing plants and their uses. The only down side is the images of the plants are kind of poor.
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2021 by Bradley
Format: Paperback
This is an informative book about the plants in the desert that are edible and which ones to stay away from. I bought it because we made a trip to the Imperial Valley in California and stayed there for 4 months. With the help of the book, we were able to distinguish the difference between the good plants and the ones which could cause death. I would recommend it to anyone who would be on the desert for any length of time.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2011 by Mary L Whitling