An edition of A healing grove: African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
(2009)
A healing grove
African tree remedies and rituals for the body and spirit
by Stephanie Rose Bird
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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, Brand: Chicago Review Press, Chicago Review Press
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1556527640 9781556527647
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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.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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