African American Herbalism (A Practical Guide to Healing Plants and Folk Traditions) - Lucretia VanDyke

This first-of-its-kind herbal guide takes you through the origins of herbal practices rooted in African American tradition - from Ancient Egypt and the African tropics to the Caribbean and the USA. Inside you''ll find the stories of healers like Emma Dupree and Henrietta Jeffries, who made modern American herbalism what it is today. After rediscovering the forgotten legacies of these healers, African American Herbalism dives into the important contributions they made to the world of herbalism. You''ll also find a comprehensive guide to the most commonly used herbs, alongside gorgeous botanical illustrations.