much more. Collector’ s item.
BRYANT, GEORGE, Gathering Medicinal Berries. Size 11 × 8½ in., Opp. R. R., 2 Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, U. S. A. 1957.
This is a mimeographic pamphlet. Editorials give valuable information on how to gather, how to sell, and addresses of the buyers, etc. Publishers of the American book market print fancy items in colour about flowers and scientific botany books, but nothing on Herbalogy. The authors of such information are in the“ do it yourself” category.
BUDD, ARCHIBALD C., BEST, KEITH F., Wild Plants of the Canadian Prairies. Size 10 × 16½ in., 519 pp., Illustrations, Index, price $ 3. Published by Research Branch, Canada Department of Agriculture, Ottawa. 1964.
Of all the books published by the Canadian Government, this is one of the best. Actually it belongs to a“ one book writer”, Archibald Charles Budd( 1889 – 1960). Without formal training, but a devoted Botanist, A. C. Budd created a work that will live for generations. About 1,200 species of plants are described. Excellent, full-page drawings in black and white. Very detailed cross index. There is nothing on the medicinal properties of plant life, only practical information for reference and study. Can be obtained directly or for use in libraries.
CHOPRA, R. N., NAYAR, S. L., CHOPRA, I. C., Glossary of Indian Medicinal Plants. Size 10 × 6½ in., XX & 328 pp. Published by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research, New Delhi, India. 1956.
The book is very good in many respects if the common names and uses can be translated into English. The work consists of articles of a rather technical nature, which appeared in 357 magazines and periodicals in Germany, England, China, France, Belgium, Japan, the Philippines, Italy, America and Canada. Included is a Latin alphabet with Indian common names. There is indicated properties of the plant with reference to the sources; Index of 130 pp.; Common Vernacular names( pp. 263 – 318) which gives over 7,200 local names; Editorial; and Index of Chemical Constituents( pp. 319 – 30). Of the few Indian medical botanics on hand this is possibly the most condensed material.
CLARKE, JOHN HENERY, M. D., A Dictionary of Practical Materia Medica. In three volumes. Size 9 × 6 in. Volume I: Abies canadensis, Hypericum, XVI & 951; Volumes II & III; Ibers, Zizia, XII & 1,635 through 1,900. Publisher: Health Science Press, Rustington, Sussex, England. 1962.
First edition took over thirty years of practice and fortitude. Highly specialized, but excellent book for daily use and to study. One of the classic books on Homoeopathy, it gives the most wide and reliable knowledge on their use of medicine in general and on medical botanics in particular. Many Indian herbal remedies incorporated as official medicine. In the text of our work we followed“ Clarke’ s Dictionary”, but only as a general guide for certain herbs, so professional practitioners can make a study of Clarke’ s work for details of symptoms and use. Homoeopaths cannot name anything of more service than this work; four generations have already gained from this type of specialization.
COLBY, BENJAMIN, Guide to Health, Thomsonian System of Practice. Size 7 × 4½ in., VIII & 181 pp., Petit type, very compact pages. Published by Health Research, Mokelumne Hills, California, U. S. A. 1965.
Samuel Thomson( 1767 – 1839) was one of America’ s pioneers in the subject of Herbalogy. His gift of nature and Indian folk medicine by far surpassed his formal education. Self-determination under criticism, prosecution and many handicaps did not alter his ability and faith in his work. Again and again his name received credit as a wonderful healer. In his lifetime more than 2,000,000 people were unquestionably saved, or had their life prolonged, due to his methods. His original works are not often found. Libraries and encyclopaedias do not mention the Thomsonian system among the numerous Thomson names of less prominence. In his lifetime he was able to put into