Re: Prenatal Native practices

Tristine Lee Smart (tristine@t.imap.itd.umich.edu)
Thu, 2 Nov 1995 19:09:07 -0500

I suggest that you look at Daniel Moerman's (1986) "Medicinal
Plants of Native America," which is a compilation of information
from 92 published sources. Information on the use(s) of a
plant species by specific Native American groups, with references
to the original sources, is arranged alphabetically by the
scientific name of the species. There are a number of indexes
that guide you to species of interest, including a grouping by
primary usage, called indications. Indication categories
that might be of help to you include: abortifacient, breast
treatment, contraceptive, and gynecological aid.

Moerman, Daniel E.
1986 Medicinal Plants of Native America. 2 vols.
University of Michigan Museum of Anthropology
Technical Reports, No. 19. Ann Arbor.

Tristine Lee Smart
Museum of Anthropology, University of Michigan
tristine@t.imap.itd.umich.edu