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The shamans , perhaps , felt threatened by those who could heal with medicinal plants . In 1616 soon after the first European settlements had been established , a terrible death - dealing epidemic struck the northeastern coastal Indian ...
The shamans , perhaps , felt threatened by those who could heal with medicinal plants . In 1616 soon after the first European settlements had been established , a terrible death - dealing epidemic struck the northeastern coastal Indian ...
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Perhaps it was this precedent that led to the unquestioned acceptance of the use of plant medicines by anyone . ... Many shamans probably turned to curing with medicinal plants as a means of extending their power and reputation .
Perhaps it was this precedent that led to the unquestioned acceptance of the use of plant medicines by anyone . ... Many shamans probably turned to curing with medicinal plants as a means of extending their power and reputation .
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Of the 27 plants for these ailments , seven were introduced . The change in diet increased this type of disorder . ... Sprains and skin diseases are the only categories in which the introduced plants equal the native plant medicines .
Of the 27 plants for these ailments , seven were introduced . The change in diet increased this type of disorder . ... Sprains and skin diseases are the only categories in which the introduced plants equal the native plant medicines .
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Contents
INTRODUCTION | 1 |
MEANINGS | 16 |
H Christoph Wolfart University of Manitoba | 37 |
Copyright | |
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