Tai Herbalism Susan Conway [English-book | Paperback]

Tai Herbalism Susan Conway [English-book | Paperback]

Tai Herbalism offers a window into how the early Burmese addressed afflictions of both mind and body. Within its pages, Shan herbal remedies mingle with chants, spells, and rituals―a glimpse into the Shan magico-religious belief system. The book also unveils the once-thriving ecosystem of nineteenth-century Shan forests, an oasis of biodiversity. A precious medicinal index documents the plants and animal parts harnessed for healing. Since the manuscript's time, these forests have fallen to the march of time, with many species pushed to the brink of extinction. Yet this book stands as a beacon of hope, preserving a record of the past, with a dream that conservationists may someday breathe life back into this lost Eden.

Publication date April 9, 2024
Language ‎English
Print length 104 pages
Dimensions 6 x 0.5 x 9 inches