Published in conjunction with an exhibition held Sept. 7-Oct. 15, 1972, in Philadelphia Museum of Art.

Includes index.

The life story of a holy man of the Oglala Sioux

"A Quest book." "A Quest original"--T.p. verso.

"For centuries, Native American healers have used the gifts of nature to bestow health and healing on those in need. They have experimented with the fruits of the earth - berries, flowers, plants, and roots - taking note of their effects and benefits on the body as well as the spirit. And the knowledge of this ancient healing practice has been passed from one generation to the next.". "Now, in Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies, author Anthony...

The author describes his relationship with his adoptive Navajo son, Awee, a boy with a legacy of abuse and AIDS, the brutal realities of reservation life, and the challenges of dealing with the medical establishment.

A comprehensive guide to the sacred plants traditionally used by Native Americans and other indigenous people to heal physical and spiritual ailments, with information on the properties, growing conditions, and medicinal applications of fourteen key plants.