Inthis rich tour of more than 100 native and introduced medicinal plant speciesare over 400 full colour photographs and a fascinating array of informationabout each plant. More than a field guide of straightforward facts, the authorincludes rich information about each plant - ancient folklore, modernherbology, recipes for use and interesting glimpses into the natural world. Thetext frequently includes a breakdown of the chemicals involved, and referenceto modern medicine's use of same. There is a complete glossary; sources;wildcrafting and medicine making sections within the final pages. The forewordis written by well known photographer Courtney Milne with a preface byaward-winning author Sharon Butala. This book is also a tribute to the variety and splendour of native prairieecosystems - grasslands, marshes, boreal forest etc. These systems, left tothemselves, form stable nourishing and self regenerating microcosms, from whichwe can draw important medicines, food and spiritual sustenance. Misused, overlyharvested or mindlessly polluted, they are fragile, and once destroyed theplanet will be the poorer.