Adam Marshall

Native American Herbalism Encyclopedia Adam Marshall

For thousands of years, Native American cultures have been healing themselves using a wide variety of herbal, physical, and spiritual means provided to them by Mother Earth and the Great Spirit.

The main philosophy behind Native American healing is that in order to be healthy and live a healthy life people must live in harmony with the world around them and that philosophy is evident in the healing practices, ceremonies, and the way that these cultures approach everyday life.

Part of the healing process includes determining where the imbalance within a person lies and finding a way to restore that balance using herbs provided by the earth.

This concept of healing focuses on the overall person, their family, and their community. Often the entire community will be involved with healing someone who is ill.



In this book, you will find a basic overview of how many Native American cultures approach the concept of wellness and healing, as well as:



An in-depth overview of 44 different plants that are native to North America. Information on the medicinal uses of these herbs. Over 100 recipes for herbal remedies. Instructions for making infusions, decoctions, salves, and many more preparations. Information about traditional Native American healing ceremonies. Information about some of the tools and symbols that Native American healers and medicine men use in their healing rituals and ceremonies.



By getting to know the plants that the earth provides, and by learning to live in harmony with the world around you, it is possible to approach a level of calm and balance that Native American cultures have enjoyed for thousands of years.