Louisiana Herb Journal : Healing on Home Ground / Corinne Martin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Martin, Corinne, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Herbs--Therapeutic use--Louisiana.

Herbs.

Medicinal plants--Louisiana.

Medicinal plants.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (307 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press, [2022]

Summary:

Corinne Martin's 'Healing on Home Ground' explores the use of medicinal plants in the context of Louisiana's rich natural environment. The book serves as a guide and reference for utilizing local flora for health and wellness, drawing on the author's extensive experience as a clinical herbalist. It highlights the historical and cultural connections to the land and how these relationships can influence health. The author emphasizes the importance of reconnecting with nature and the potential benefits of incorporating traditional herbal remedies into modern healthcare practices. Intended for both laypersons interested in herbal medicine and those with a professional interest, the book encourages a thoughtful approach to environmental stewardship and personal health. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Contents

Preface and Acknowledgments

Introduction

How Herbs Work

Using the Herbs

Harvesting Guidelines

Making Herbal Remedies

Prologue

THE HERBS

Beautyberry and the Boardwalk

Beggar’s Ticks and the Big Virus

Black Cherry and the Bounce

Blackberry and the Brambly Fields

Blue Vervain and the Mandalay Nature Trail

Boneset and the Whistling Ducks

Chickweed and the Gardens

Cleavers and the Messy Yard

Cottonwood and Coming to Ground

Dandelion and the Spring Tonics

Elderberry and the Floods

Evening Primrose and the Barrier Islands

Fig Trees and Family

Fleabane and the Ferry Landing

Giant Ragweed and Jara’s Horses

Goldenrod and the Wastelands

Greenbrier and the Cajun Navy Generated by AI.

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Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

9780807177754

080717775X

OCLC:

1302010721