A Handbook of Native American Herbs: The Pocket Guide to 125 Medicinal Plants and Their Uses

by Alma R. Hutchens

The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike

Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America , this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers

• 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses
• How to create herbal remedies for common ailments
• The herbal traditions of North America and other lands

Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.

Genres: Reference, Nonfiction, Gardening, Health, Native American, Herbs, Nature

272 pages, Paperback

First published November 10, 1992

Reviews

[Jessi Thompson · Rating 4 out of 5]

The only reason I’m not giving it five stars is because I wish it would also have better pictures to Teach me how to identify them better. Otherwise I loved it. Very informative and interesting!

[inspirational yinyang · Rating 5 out of 5]

THE book for American herbalism and beyond. The uses of the plants are described in a very practical way with preparation instructions. The author leaves no stone unturned. She even talks about some of their traditional and practical uses from places as far away as Russia and Tibet. If I had to only use one herb book from now on, this would be it. It will help you understand plants from Native American medicine and traditions around the world! I loved the story of the Sunflower, how it was brought from America and dispersed to different countries through cultivation. I never had thought of the Sunflower as a traveling plant. But she is and now there are hundreds of sunflower types! This book is packed with information like that. It teaches and inspires as well as informs. There is a longer version available and it is much larger, more like an encyclopedia than a handbook.

[Aubrey Anne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I don’t really remember when I started reading this it’s not really a story book.
This book is PERFECT if you love herbs as much as I do.
It’s complete with where the herbs are found, common names, and even what parts of the body it would help.
This book is perfect for someone starting out in witchcraft or just someone who enjoys plants as much as I.
AND ITS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER!!!!!!
Over all I gave it five stars for how practical it is and how useful I found it!

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Handbook of Native American Herbs (Paperback)
by Alma R. Hutchens
a rare resource of information on the uses of herbs, and their identification and properties. With warnings and ideals that would be a prime resource for books and texts.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quite a bit of information! Would've liked to see some pictures for the herbs that didn't have any shown, as well as maybe a map showing the areas that they are typically found, however it does tell you in which areas they're at. Was really informative and packed full of information!

[Emma McGrath · Rating 5 out of 5]

Generally I found this easiest to use as a field guide and I still reference it when in the field and for general use when sick or wanting to recall what certain herbs are useful for. I found it useful for my Botany and Ethnobotany classes as well.

[Justin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Did not have the best layout. Appropriately Native American Herbs have a very high overlap with Western Herbs (much more so than Indian/Chinese Herbs).

[Don Gubler · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wealth of knowledge. I'm going to use this as a reference and try some of there remedies.

[Alexis Reimers · Rating 4 out of 5]

thank God for the definitions at the back. wish there were more photos of the plants. good book though!

[Stephen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book covers a good number of the plants found in the US and the Native American uses for them. It's easy to carry around, and very educational. The author also includes a little about each plants uses in Russia. I enjoyed it greatly, although I'll never remember everything I read, hopefully what I need will come back to me when I need it. The book is definitely on my "To Purchase" list.

[S · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of the best guides for herbs, mixtures, tinctures and basics in preserving there is. Great for identifying.

[Amy Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am using this as a reference for my Practical Herbalism class and plan to purchase it for my library.