Medicinal Wild Plants of the Prairie: An Ethnobotanical Guide
"One of the most important, original contributions to American medicinal plant literature in decades. Combining thoughtful insight with thorough research, this book has broad appeal, yet is scientifically sound--a rare blend with lasting value."--Steven Foster, coauthor ofA Field Guide to Medicinal Plantsand editor ofBotanical & Herb Reviews"Kelly Kindscher is the plains version of John Muir. Join him in the journey to discover the great pharmaceutical house on the prairie."--Wes Jackson, director of The Land Institute and author ofNew Roots of Agriculture"A superb recounting of the use of prairie plants by Indian tribes of central North America."--Walter H. Lewis, coauthor ofMedicinal Botany: Plants Affecting Man's Health"Good reading-and a good source book for anthropologists, botanists, and ethnologists."--James A. Duke, author ofHandbook of Northeastern Indian Medicinal Plants