9780684854168-0684854163-Infusions of Healing: A Treasury of Mexican-American Herbal Remedies

Infusions of Healing: A Treasury of Mexican-American Herbal Remedies

ISBN-13: 9780684854168
ISBN-10: 0684854163
Author: Joie Davidow
Publication date: 1999
Publisher: Fireside
Format: Paperback 368 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780684854168
ISBN-10: 0684854163
Author: Joie Davidow
Publication date: 1999
Publisher: Fireside
Format: Paperback 368 pages

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Infusions of Healing: A Treasury of Mexican-American Herbal Remedies (ISBN-13: 9780684854168 and ISBN-10: 0684854163), written by authors Joie Davidow, was published by Fireside in 1999. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other Herbal Remedies (Alternative Medicine, Naturopathy, Folklore & Mythology, Social Sciences) books. You can easily purchase or rent Infusions of Healing: A Treasury of Mexican-American Herbal Remedies (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used Herbal Remedies books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.89.

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NATURAL REMEDIOS FOR EVERYDAY AILMENTS
When the Spaniards conquered the Aztecs, they stumbled upon a treasure trove ultimately more valuable and lasting than the glittering mounds of Moctezuma's gold -- the herbal remedies and medicines developed by the Indians, which in many ways surpassed the rudimentary medicine of the Old World. The remnants of these cures, potions, infusions, and tonics form the basis of the countless natural remedies still used in many Mexican-American households today. Now, these healing herbs and remedies are brought together in a volume that is as practical as it is fascinating. In Infusions of Healing you'll find:
* The intriguing story of how this long-suppressed ancient knowledge was passed down over the course of five centuries.
* Hundreds of safe, effective herbal treatments for everyday ailments -- teas, liniments, compresses, salves, and soothing baths for headaches, colds, fevers, digestive disorders, menstrual cramps, skin problems, aches and pains, and much more.
* An alphabetical listing of more than 200 herbs and plants, from abedul (birch) to zarsaparilla (sasparilla), including their English, Spanish, Nahuatl (Aztec), and botanical names, with extensive notes on their histories and healing properties.
* Expert advice from today's traditional healers and practitioners of Mexican-American herbal medicine, many of their remedies recorded in print for the first-time.
Thorough, well organized, and rich with history, Infusions of Healing is a practical handbook for anyone interested in natural remedies, as well as an invaluable contribution to the preservation of a tradition deeply embedded in Latino culture.
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