In his book, herbal medicine, healing, and cancer, he recommends red root for cancer patients whose platelet count is down due to the use of chemotherapy drugs. Moore also wrote guides to the plants of the mountain west, desert and canyon west, and the southwest. A guide for building your herbal and alchemical library. Michael moore january 9, 1941 february 20, 2009 was a medicinal herbalist, author of. Information about michael moore s books, including here comes trouble, stupid white men, dude wheres my country. Paused youre listening to a sample of the audible audio edition. Rare books east west school of planetary herbology. Medicinal plants of the mountain west living earth herbs. Featuring both native and introduced species within the region, this attractive book features maps, line drawings, and color photographs. Books by michael moore author of medicinal plants of the pacific. Finished states are arizona, california, colorado, idaho, montana, nevada, new mexico, oregon, utah, washington and wyoming. The legendary bear of the southwest, michael moore is a national treasure. You can sign up for free access to his herbal therapeutics and constitutional evaluation course, representing the.
Michael moore s legacy to us all was reenlivening the use of plants found outside our door as opposed to simply buying them. His infamous humor is blended with a lifetime of study and practice. Michael moore books list of books by author michael moore. These are acrobat and text files of checklists of some of the western states, with special emphasis on changes in taxonomic nomenclature important to field herbalists.
Moore, michael michael moores books on medicinal plants of the bioregions of the west are best known for their usefulness, scientific accuracy, and humor. You can sign up for free access to his herbal therapeutics and constitutional evaluation course, representing the last classes taught by this infamous herbal elder. While moore believed herbs and plants provided a natural way of treating many afflictions, allopathic medications were to be. Michael moore january 9, 1941 february 20, 2009 was a medicinal herbalist, author of several reference works on botanical medicine, and founder of the southwest school of botanical medicine swsbm. Michael moore knows his plants, and he is very entertaining in his writings. Medicinal plants of the mountain west is the longestablished classic work on medicinal herbs of the western uplands. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to. Before he was an herbalist michael moore was a musician and a composer, father and husband. The best regional books for plant identification and foraging.
This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. A peculiar mixture of american thomsonian and physiomedicalist philosophy. If youve studied herbs for more than fifteen seconds, youve stumbled across michael moores stuff. Along with botanical descriptions and suggestions for collection and preparation, kane shares medicinal indications, herbal precautions, and dosages. His books put the previously unknown materia medica of the southwest into mainstream botanical field. This is the best book on western herbs ive seen to date. Medicinal plants of the mountain west michael moore.
Best book on medicinal herbs for the mountain west that ive found and michael moore has a wonderful dry sense of humor that makes the reading a joy. Michael tierra, planetary herbology or the way of herbs. Western herbs according to traditional chinese medicine by thomas avery garran. Medicinal plants of the mountain west book by michael moore. Medicinal plants of the mountain west by michael moore b covers the me dicinal herbs found in new mexico, arizona, west texas, nevada, utah, colorado, and california, more than 100 species. To top it off, the plant drawings by mimi kamp are exquisite works of art. Michael moore audio books, best sellers, author bio. In a similar way, michael moores three books on the medicinal uses of herbs west of the rocky mountains will remain as the quintessential source reference for this area for many years to come. This book provides more detail than other medicinal herb books. Humor is injected freely into his text, but his viewpoint on many herbs is that of someone who really does use them and knows what hes talking about. Renowned herbalist and noted author michael moore, 68, died on february 20 from complications related to kidney disease. Before he was an herbalist michael moore was a musician and a composer. Jan 12, 2018 medicinal plants of the mountains west by michael moore. Michael leaves us a rich legacy of herbal knowledge and wisdom, the fruit of over 40 years of his passionate explorations of the fundamental healing relationship between plants, the earth and humankind.
Michael moore author of medicinal plants of the pacific west. The eclectic materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics by harvey wickes felter, m. Michael moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a oneofakind guide to over three hundred species of plants geographically ranging from baja california to alaska. Traditional herbal remedies of the southwest 08905142 book.
Herbal materia medica fifth edition by michael moore outlines of over 500 major botanical medicines, with the preferred forms and methods of their preparations, strengths, solutions, the most common adult dosages environmental status, and potential dangers southwest school of botanical medicine po box 4565 bisbee, az 85603. Medicinal plants of the mountain west by michael moore goodreads. Traditional herbal remedies of the southwest, medicinal plants of the desert and canyon west, and medicinal plants of the pacific west, as well as a host of clinical herb manuals. Renowned herbalist and teacher michael moore presents a oneofakind guide covering over 300 species of plants ranging from baja california to southeast alaska with medicinal plants of the pacific west. There is a good discussion of the plant, its appearance, uses, collection times and. David winston, adaptogens topic specific stress, vitality localvore herbalism. Dont let the title fool you, many of these plants are found outside of the pacific west. This book may have been the most widely used herb book of its era in great britain. Medicinal plants of the mountain west 2nd edition 2003 plant types are discussed, with details ofidentification, ecologic factors, habitat, collecting, preparation,constituents and medicinal uses. In this book michael moore has revised and edited a classic herbal text for this area by a lady called l. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He was the founder and director of southwest school.
Traditional herbal remedies of the southwest, medicinal plants of the desert and canyon west, and medicinal plants of the mountain west, as well as a host of clinical herb manuals. See all books authored by michael moore, including medicinal plants of the mountain west, and medicinal plants of the pacific west, and more on. See all books authored by michael moore, including medicinal plants of the. Text file108k acrobat file453k bookmarked and withredcolored warnings for toxicity and plant scarcity. Aug 16, 2011 michael moore s two earlier books in the medicinal plants series were very good, but this one is outstanding.
Michael moores books on medicinal plants of the bioregions of the west are best. He was the director of the southwest school of botanical medicine in bisbee, az until his death in 2009. Michael moore, medicinal plants of the pacific west and medicinal plants of the mountain west. Medicinal plants of the pacific west by michael moore.
Medicinal plants of the deserts west by michael moore. Michael moore was my teacher and my teachers teacher. He was the founder and director of southwest school of botanical medicine, in bisbee, arizona, where he. Apr 19, 2020 michael moore, american filmmaker, author, and activist who was best known for documentaries, often controversial, that addressed major political and social issues in the united states. Nov 22, 2017 like michael moores books, this guide blends herbal materia medica with plant identification, making it very handy for medicinal foragers. That information isnt any more uptodate than this one, and social networking takes a lot of time, which would be better spent on family, herbs, and similar more important things. Michael moore, 19412009 east west school of planetary. Michael moore, the great southwestern herbalist of north america, left his earthly dwelling for other realms on friday, feb. Moore, who passed away at the age of 68 in february 2009, founded the southwest school of botanical medicine in bisbee, arizona. This book has been very helpful and i plan on buying more of his books. Dec 15, 2008 there is a facebook group that has uptodate information. Michael moore s celebrated companion guides comprehensively cover the entire range of medicinal herbs found in new mexico, arizona, west texas, nevada, utah, colorado, and the california desert.
Herbs high in tannins and alkaloids, not appropriate for formula use. His books are absolutely chockfull of information on finding, harvesting, preserving, and using medicinal. Michael believes everyone anywhere can enjoy the benefits of becoming selfsufficient, and plans to write a series of books aimed at various levels of expertise to help individuals on their own homesteading journey. Michael moore and american herbalism judyk4s weblog. You mustconfigure your web browser to recognize the. Information and sources lecturesin botanical materia medica by michael moore a 4 cdrom set of 150 hours of class and field lectures in mp3 format recorded during the 2002 program. Michael moore sw school of botanical medicine home page. He offers much information on his website and in his books. But back to the burly, bearded, avantgarde musicianherbalist at the fair. Michael moore wrote numerous classic works on the herbal plants of the west and. Producing fruit, vegetable, herbs, meat, fish and all natural byproducts such as honey, cheese and eggs all throughout the year.