Bush Medicine: A Pharmacopoeia of Natural Remedies

Angus & Robertson, 1991. Hardcover in Dustjacket. Near Fine. AUSTRALIAN FLORA AboriginalWritten by one of Australia's leading nature writers, this book reveals the rich store of natural remedies provided by the plants and animals of the Australian bush. The conservation and commercial prospects of the plants and animals under discussion are also considered. Illustrated throughout in colour.Includes many references to Aboriginal plant and animal remedies, their preparation and use; native tobacco, pituri and other narcotics.  238 p. : ill. ; 31 cm. reprint #110624 Bibliography: p. 230-232. Medicinal plants -- Australia Materia medica, Vegetable -- Australia Naturopathy -- Australia Plants, Medicinal -- Australia Plants - Pituri Substance use - Pituri Substance use - Smoking / Tobacco Indigenous knowledge - Health and medicine Australia (Bookplate on fep)  Elizabeth's Bookshops have been one of Australia's premier independent book dealers since 1973. Elizabeth's family-owned business operates four branches in Perth CBD, Fremantle (WA), and Newtown (NSW). All orders are dispatched within 24 hours from our Fremantle Warehouse. All items can be viewed at Elizabeth's Bookshop Warehouse, 23 Queen Victoria Street\, Fremantle WA. (Please note: Over standard weight or size. Orders via ABE Books or Biblio or from Overseas may incur additional postage charges. We will contact you prior to processing order to request your approval or contact us to confirm postage cost.) Hardcover in Dustjacket Near Fine