African American Herbalism

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African American Herbalism is written by Lucretia VanDyke and published by Simon and Schuster. It's available with International Standard Book Number or ISBN identification 1646043529 (ISBN 10) and 9781646043521 (ISBN 13).

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.