Native Plants, Native Healing: Traditional Muskagee Way

by Tis Mal Crow

Tis Mal Crow studied the medicinal use of plants and traditional native root doctoring techniques from childhood. He shared his knowledge and insights on how to gather herbs respectfully and use them to make tinctures, teas, liniments, oils, lotions and salves for medicinal use. Twenty-two Eastern Woodland plants are profiled and identified by their doctrine of signature, which ailments respond to their treatment, and what type of application works best. The importance of responsible harvesting is stressed, as a number of wild medicinal plants face extinction due to overharvesting.

Genres: Nonfiction, Herbs

144 pages, Paperback

First published October 31, 2000

Reviews

[Sherri · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was mixed ideas for me. One one hand there didn't seem to be enough information or it was a secret Native American recipe and yet good info on the plants and how they are used.

No drawings of the plants but interesting description, write up, and cautions to look out for. Definitely can hear the voice of respect of the plants, their return to earth, how their shape or color depicts what they heal and why, and what some could call superstition in their culture.

[Michael Blackmore · Rating 3 out of 5]

A mixed bag for me. I was left a bit cold by the how to section in the beginning which I found too limiting in its view of how to make herbal medicines. But the sections of individual plants did offer some interesting ideas and potential explorations for future work with plants discussed. I'm not sure I agree with them all, but worth checking out some of the uses.

[Obsidien]

Incredibly well written. Loved the part about the proper way to harvest herbs.