The Untold History of Healing: Plant Lore and Medicinal Magic from the Stone Age

Description: The Untold History of Healing by Wolf D. Storl Originally published as Ur-Medizin by AT Verlag. Translated from the original German by Annabelle Moynihan"--Title page verso. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Takes the reader on a exciting, expansive journey of the history of medicine from the Stone Age to modern times, explaining that Western medicine has its true origins in the healing lore of Paleolithic hunters and gatherers, herding nomads, and the early sedentary farmers rather than in the academic tradition of doctors and pharmacists.This captivating history of medicine traces healing practices from the Stone Age to modern times, highlighting ancient knowledge and plant-based treatments.This absorbing history of medicine takes the reader on a sweeping journey, revealing that Western medicine has its origins not only in the academic tradition of doctors and pharmacists, but in the healing lore of Paleolithic hunters and gatherers, herding nomads, and the early sedentary farmers.Anthropologist and ethnobotanist Wolf D. Storl vividly describes the many ways that ancient peoples have used the plants in their immediate environment, along with handed-down knowledge and traditions, to treat the variety of ailments they encountered in daily life. Author Biography Wolf D. Storl, PhD, is an ethnobotanist and the author of some two dozen books on herbalism, alternative medicine, ethnobotany, and shamanism. Born in Saxony, Germany, he received his PhD in ethnology from the University of Berne, Switzerland. His early post-doctorate career includes research in a Swiss biodynamic farming community, teaching anthropology and organic gardening at Rogue College in Oregon, participant-observer research at a traditional Swiss farm, and two years in India as a visiting scholar at the Benares Hindu University. Always interested in local gardening practices in his travels around the world, 25 years ago Dr. Storl was able to put his learning to the test when he and his family moved to a mountain farmstead in southern Germany. There he maintains a year-round vegetable garden and continues to teach, also appearing on television in the U.S. and many countries in Europe as a spokesman for natural horticulture. The author lives in Rohrdorf, Germany. Promotional Takes the reader on a exciting, expansive journey of the history of medicine from the Stone Age to modern times, explaining that Western medicine has its true origins in the healing lore of Paleolithic hunters and gatherers, herding nomads, and the early sedentary farmers rather than in the academic tradition of doctors and pharmacists. Promotional "Headline" Takes the reader on a exciting, expansive journey of the history of medicine from the Stone Age to modern times, explaining that Western medicine has its true origins in the healing lore of Paleolithic hunters and gatherers, herding nomads, and the early sedentary farmers rather than in the academic tradition of doctors and pharmacists. Details ISBN1623170931 Author Wolf D. Storl Short Title FOREST PEOPLE STAGS & WITCHES Language English ISBN-10 1623170931 ISBN-13 9781623170936 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2017 Imprint North Atlantic Books,U.S. Subtitle Plant Lore and Medicinal Magic from the Stone Age to Present Country of Publication United States Place of Publication Berkeley, CA DEWEY 615.88 UK Release Date 2017-03-21 Publication Date 2017-03-21 AU Release Date 2017-03-21 NZ Release Date 2017-03-21 US Release Date 2017-03-21 Illustrations 20 B&W ILLUSTRATIONS Pages 344 Publisher North Atlantic Books,U.S. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:101976185;

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