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A healing grove
African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
by Stephanie Rose Bird
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This edition was published in 2009 by Lawrence Hill in Chicago, Ill.
Written in English
Exploring the practical uses, spiritual traditions, and historical aspects of trees in the heritage of African Americans, this therapeutic guide offers ways to rediscover and implement natural practices in 21st-century daily life. As diverse as a sacred wood, topics covered include everything from hunting, gathering, and processing to natural divination, animal omens, oracles, signs, and forest medicine for wellness and beauty. This instructional meditation teaches African, Caribbean, and African American traditions, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and healing techniques for better health, beauty, and quality of life.
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A healing grove: African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
2009, Lawrence Hill
in English
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A healing grove
African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
First published in 2009
Subjects
African American magic, Health & Fitness, New Age, Nonfiction, Therapeutic use, Traditional medicine, TreesWork Description
Exploring the practical uses, spiritual traditions, and historical aspects of trees in the heritage of African Americans, this therapeutic guide offers ways to rediscover and implement natural practices in 21st-century daily life. As diverse as a sacred wood, topics covered include everything from hunting, gathering, and processing to natural divination, animal omens, oracles, signs, and forest medicine for wellness and beauty. This instructional meditation teaches African, Caribbean, and African American traditions, symbols, rituals, ceremonies, and healing techniques for better health, beauty, and quality of life.
A healing grove
African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
This edition was published in 2009 by Lawrence Hill in Chicago, Ill.
Table of Contents
| Igboro-egun : grove of the ancestors | ||
| Calabash : vessel of African culture, spirituality, and survival | ||
| Black folk be workin' dem roots long, long time | ||
| Ceremonies, rites, and oracles of the wood | ||
| Out bush : filters, shields, and field guides | ||
| Ways and means : tools and techniques for Africa-inspired herbalists | ||
| Seeds, nuts, pods, and oils | ||
| Fruit of mother nature's labor : soul-nourishing fruit trees | ||
| Bark, gum, sap, resins, and moss medicine | ||
| Very important palms : vips of transatlantic tree world. |
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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- Created January 7, 2009
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| January 7, 2009 | Created by ImportBot | Imported from Library of Congress MARC record. |