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Sacred Plant Medicine

The Wisdom in Native American Herbalism
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Sacred Plant Medicine explores the profound relationship between indigenous peoples and the plant world, focusing on Native American medicinal herbalism. Stephen Harrod Buhner reveals how shamans and healers communicate directly with plants to discover their healing properties, incorporating prayers, medicine songs, and ceremonial practices. The book provides detailed medicinal uses, preparation methods, and spiritual contexts for each plant, emphasising plants as expressions of Spirit in the sacred human-plant connection.
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This book is ideal for readers interested in indigenous healing traditions, herbal medicine, spirituality, and those seeking a deeper understanding of plant-human relationships. It suits beginners and experienced herbalists wanting to explore the sacred dimension of medicinal plants within Native American cultural contexts.

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The first in-depth examination of the sacred underpinnings of the world of Native American medicinal herbalism.

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The first in-depth examination of the sacred underpinnings of the world of Native American medicinal herbalism.

Sacred Plant Medicine reveals how shamans and healers “talk” with plants to discover their medicinal properties. It includes the prayers and medicine songs associated with each of the plants examined. This book is by the author of The Secret Teachings of Plants.

As humans evolved on Earth they used plants for everything imaginable—food, weapons, baskets, clothes, shelter, and medicine. Indigenous peoples worldwide have been able to gather knowledge of plant uses by communicating directly with plants and honouring the sacred relationship between themselves and the plant world.

In Sacred Plant Medicine, Stephen Harrod Buhner looks at the long-standing relationship between indigenous peoples and plants and examines the techniques and states of mind these cultures use to communicate with the plant world. He explores the sacred dimension of plant and human interactions and the territory where plants are an expression of Spirit. For each healing plant described in the book, Buhner presents medicinal uses, preparatory guidelines, and ceremonial elements such as prayers and medicine songs associated with its use.

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Praised as the first in-depth analysis of Native American communication with plants for healing, this book offers both practical herbal guidance and spiritual insights. William S. Lyon highlights its unique approach to plant communication, while David Hoffman commends its articulation of the sacred herbal world. Reviews describe it as an excellent reference for beginners and seasoned herbalists alike, blending practical preparation techniques with a deep respect for the holy exchange at the heart of plant medicine.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781591430582

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 February 2006

Country: United States

Imprint: Bear & Company

Edition: 3rd Edition, New Edition

Illustration: 27 b&w illustrations

Contributors:

  • Foreword by Brooke Medicine Eagle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 399g

Pages: 240

About the Author

Stephen Harrod Buhner (1952–2022) was an Earth Poet and senior researcher for the Foundation for Gaian Studies. He lectured throughout the United States on herbal medicine, the sacredness of plants, and the intelligence of nature. He is the author of nine works of nonfiction and one book of poetry, including The Secret Teachings of Plants and the award-winning The Lost Language of Plants.

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