Ager, Tom and Ager, Lynn Price. 1980. An Ethnobotany of Nelson Island. Arctic Anthropology 17(l):27-48.

Airola, Paavo. 1974. How to Get Well. Dr. Airola's Handbook of Natural Healing. Phoenix: Health Plus, Publ.

Anderson, J.P. 1939. Plants Used by the Eskimos of the Northern Bering Sea & Arctic Regions of Alaska. Am. J. Bot. 26:714-716.

Angier, Bradford. 1978. Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants. Harrisburg, PA: Stackpole Books.

Bank, Theodore. 1950. Botanical and Ethnobotanical Studies in the Aleutian Islands. Pap. Mich. Acad. Sci. Arts, Letters 36:13-30.

A Barefoot Doctor's Manual: The American Translation of the Official Chinese Paramedical Manual. 1977. Philadelphia: Running Press.

Barnes, C.S.; Price, J.R.; and Hughes, R.L. 1975. An Examination of Some Reputed Antifertility Plants. Lloydia 38(2) Mar-Apr:135-140.

Benoit, P.S.; Fong, H.H.; Svoboda, G.H.; and Farmsworth, N.R.1976. Biological & Phytochemical Evaluation of Plants. XIV. Anti-inflammatory evaluation of 163 species of plants. Lloydia 39(2-3)Mar-Jun:160-171.

Brondegaard, V.J. 1965. Artemisia in Gynecological Folk Medicine. Svensk Farmaceutisk Tidskrift, vol. 22, no. 23.

Carroll, Ginger. 1972. Traditional Medical Cures Along the Yukon. Alaska Medicine. April:50-53.

Christopher, John R. 1976. School of Natural Healing. Provo, UT: Biworld.

Creekmore, Hubert. 1966. Daffodils are Dangerous. New York: Walker and Co.

Culpeper, Nicholas. See Simmonite

de Laguna, Frederica. 1972. Under Mount Saint Elias: The History and Culture of the Yakutat Tlingit. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press.

Densmore, Francis. 1944. Uses of Plants by the Chippewa Indians. Ethnologisches Anzeiger 44:280-370.

Egan, E.W. 1962. Herb Identifier and Handbook. New York: Sterling Publ. Co.

Elbert, Virginia F., and Elbert, George A. 1974. Fun with Growing Herbs Indoors. New York: Crown Publ.

Falk, A.J.; Smolenski, S.J.; Bauer, L.; and Bell, C.L. 1975. Isolation and Identification of Three New Flavones from Achillea Millefolium L. Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 64(11) Nov:1838-1842.

Felkova, M. and Jasicova, M. 1978. Substances Contained in Matricaria Chamonilla. Ceskoslovenska Farmacie 27(8) :359-366.

Fielder, Mildred. 1975. Plant Medicine and Folklore. New York: Winchester Press.

Gibbons, Euell. 1962. Stalking the Wild Asparagus. New York: David McKay.

Gibbons, Euell. 1966. Stalking the Healthful Herbs. New York: David McKay.

Gilman, Alfred Goodman; Goodman, Louis S., and Gilman, Alfred.1980. The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. Sixth Ed. New York: Macmillan.

Grieve, Mrs. M. 1971. A Modern Herbal. 2 vols. New York: Dover. Grigson, Geoffrey. 1959. An Herbal of All Sorts. London: The Aldine Press.

Gunther, Erna. 1975. Ethnobotany of Western Washington. Seattle: University of Washington Press.

Hall, Alan. 1976. The Wild Food Trail Guide. New York: Holt, Rinehart, and Winston.

Hall, Brenda. 1980. Traditional Medical Practices. Fairbanks, Alaska: Tanana Chiefs Conference.

Harris, B.C. 1972. The Complete Herbal. Barre, MA: Barre Publishing.

Hartwell, Jonathan L. 1971. Plants Used Against Cancer, a Survey. Lloydia 34:204-255.

Heller, Christine. 1974. Wild, Edible, and Poisonous Plants of Alaska. Fairbanks: University of Alaska Extension Service Publication No. 40.

Hocking, George M. 1955. A Dictionary of Terms in Phamacognosy: Natural Medical, and Pharmaceutical. Springfield, IL: Charles C.Thomas.

Horster, H. 1974. Variabilitat der Ole von Juniperus Communs. II. Die Zusammensetzung der Ole Reifer und Unreifer Fruchte. Planta Medica 25(1)Feb: 73-79.

Hsu, Hong-Yen. 1980. How to Treat Yourself with Chinese Herbs. Los Angeles: Oriental Healing Arts Institute.

Hulten, Eric. 1968. Flora of Alaska and the Neighboring Territories. Palo Alto: Stanford University Press.

Hu-nan. 1977. A Barefoot Doctor's Manual. The American Translation of the Official Chinese Paramedical Manual. Philadelphia: Running Press.

Hylton, William H. 1974. The Rodale Herb Book. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press.

Jack, Martha. 1971. Uses of Plants by Alaskan Natives. Fairbanks: University of Alaska Museum. Unpublished, special topics.

Jackson, Mildred and Teague, Tern. 1975. The Handbook of Alternatives to Chemical Medicine. Oakland, CA: Lawton-Teague Publishers.

Jacob, Dorothy. 1965. A Witch's Guide to Gardening. New York: Tanplinger Publ. Co.

Kadans, Joseph M. 1972. Encyclopedia of Medicinal Herbs. New York: Arco Publishing.

Kari, Priscilla Russell. 1977. Dena'ina K'et'una. Tanaina Plantlore. Anchorage: University of Alaska.

Khafagy, Saad. 1965. Preliminary Characterization of Santolin, Bitter Principal of Achillea Santolina L. Growing in Egypt. Acta Pharmaceutica Suecica. vol 2, no. 6.

Kingsbury, John M. 1964. Poisonous Plants of the United States and Canada. Eaglewood Cliffs, N.J.: Prentice-Hall.

Kirk, Donald R. 1975. Wild Edible Plants of the Western United States. Happy Camp, CA: Naturegraph Publ.

Kloss, Jethro. 1975. Back to Eden. Santa Barbara: Woodbridge Press.

Kreig, Margaret. 1964. Green Medicine. Chicago: Rand McNalley.

Kulvinskas, Viktoras. 1977. Survival Into the 21st Century. Plantary Healer's Manual. Wethersfield, CT: Omangod Press.

Kumar, R.; Banerjee, S.K.; and Handa, K.L. 1976. Coumarins of Heracleum Canescens and Heracleum Pinnatum. Sources for Dermalphotosensitizing Agents. Planta Medica 30(3) Nov:291-294.

Kuroda, K.; Akao, M.; Kanisawa, M.; and Miyaka, K. 1976. Inhibitory Effect of Capsella Bursa-Pastoris Extract on Growth of Ehrlich Solid Tumor in Mice. Cancer Research 36(6) June: 1900-1903.

Kuroda, K., and Takagi, K. 1969. Studies on Capsella Bursa Pastoris. I. General Pharmacology of Ethanol Extract of the Herb. Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie 178(2) April:382-391.

Kuroda, K., and Takagi, K. 1969. Studies on Capsella Bursa Pastoris. II. Diuretic, Anti-inflammatory and Anti-ulcer Action of Ethanol Extracts on the Herb. Archives Internationales de Pharmacodynamie et de Therapie 178(2) April:392-399.

Kuroda, K., and Akao, M. 1975. Effect of Capsella Bursa Pastoris on Liver Catalase Activity in Rats Fed 3-Methyl 4 (Dimethylamino)Azobenzene. Gann (Japan) V. 66 #4: 461-462.

Lantis, Margaret. 1959. Folk Medicine and Hygiene. Lower Kuskokwin and Nunivak-Nelson Island Areas. Anthro. Paper (University of Alaska, Fairbanks) 8:1-75.

Lehner, Ernst. 1960. Folklore and Symbolism of Flowers, Plants, and Trees. New York: Tudor.

LeStrange, Richard. 1977. A History of Herbal Plants. New York: Arco Publ. Co.

Levy, Juliette de Bairacli. 1976. Herbal Handbook for Farm and Stable. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, Inc.

Lewis, Walter H. 1977. Medical Botany: Plants Affecting Man's Health. New York: John Wiley & Sons.

Lucas, Richard. 1972. Common and Uncommon Herbs for Healthful Living. West Nyack, NY: Parker Publ. Co.

Lust, John. 1974. The Herb Book. New York: Bantam Books.

Marks, Geoffrey, and Beatty, W.K. 1971. The Medical Garden. New York: Scribner.

Majno, Guido. 1975. The Healing Hand. Man and Wound in the Ancient World. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

The Merck Index. An Encyclopedia of Chemicals and Drugs. 1968. Rahway, NJ: Merck and Co.

Millspaugh, Charles. 1974. American Medicinal Plants. New York: Dover.

Morita, N.; Shimizu, M.; Arisawa, M.; and Kitanaka, 5. 1974. Studies on Medicinal Resources. XXXV. The components of Salix Plants(Salicaceae) in Japan. Journal of the Pharmaceutical Society of Japan. 94(7):875-877.

Moulton, Le Arta. 1979. Herb Walk. Provo, Utah: The Gluten Co. Muir, Ada. 1959. The Healing Herbs of the Zodiac. St. Paul: Llewelyn Publ.

Nelson, Richard K. 1980. Athapaskan Subsistence Adaptions in Alaska. Alaska Native Culture and History. Senri Ethnological Studies 4, Osaka, Japan.

Niemann, G.J. 1974. Phenolics from Larix Needles. Planta Medica. 26(2) Sep:101-103.

Oswalt, W.J. 1957. A Western Eskimo Ethnobotany. Anthro. Paper(University of Alaska, Fairbanks) 6:17.

Padula, L.A.; Rondina, R.V.; and Coussio, J.D. 1976. Quantitative Determination of Essential Oil, Total Azulenes and Chamazulene in German Chamomile Cultivated in Argentina. Planta Medica. 30(3)Nov:273-280.

Physicians Desk Reference. 1983. 37th edition. Oradell, NJ: Medical Economics Co.

Pond, Barbara. 1974. A Sampler of Wayside Herbs. Rediscovering Old Uses for Familiar Wild Plants. Riverside, CT: Chatham Press.

Porteous, Alexander. 1968. Forest Folklore, Mythology, and Romance. London: Allen & Unwin.

Potter, Loren. 1972. Plant Ecology of the Walakpa Bay Area, Alaska. Arctic 25(2):115-130.

Prensky, Joyce. 1976. Healing Yourself. P.O. Box 752, Vashon, WA.

Rodahl, Kaare. 1952. Vitamin Content of Arctic Plants and Their Significance in Human Nutrition. Arctic Aeromedical Laboratory. Trans. and Proc. Bot. Soc. Edinburgh 36:267-277.

Salem, M. 1972. Effects of Light upon Quantity and Quality of Matricaria Chamomilla L. Oil. Pharmazie (East Germany)27(9):608-611.

Schantz,M. Von and Kapetanidis, I. 1971. Qualitative and Quantitative Study of Volatile Oil from Myrica Gale L. (Myricacene). Pharmaceutica Acta Helvetiae (Switzerland) 46(10):649-656.

Scultes, Richard Evans and Hofman, A. 1973. The Botany and Chemistry of Hallucinogens. Springfield, IL: Charles C. Thomas.

Sheth, K.; Bianchi, E.; Wiedhopf, R.; and Cole, J.R. 1973. Antitumor Agents from Alnus Oregona (Betulaceae). Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 62(1): 139-140.

Simmonite, W.J. and Culpeper, N. 1957. The Simmonite-Culpeper Herbal Remedies. London: W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd.

Smith, Warren G. 1973. Arctic Pharmacognosia. Arctic 26(4):324-333.

Soden, Margaret. 1976. First Aid for Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms. Fairbanks: University of Alaska Extension Service.

Spoerke, David. 1980. Herbal Medications. Santa Barbara: Woodbridge.

Swain, Tony. 1972. Plants in the Development of Modern Medicine. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press.

Szczawinski, Adam F. and Turner, Nancy J. 1978. Edible Garden Weeds of Canada. Ottawa: National Museum of Canada.

Szczawinski, Adam F. and Turner, Nancy J. 1980. Wild Green Vegetables of Canada. Ottawa: National Museum of Canada.

Taskinen, J. and Nykanen, L. Chemical Composition of Angelica Root Oil. 1975. Acta Chemica Scandinavica. Series B. Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry. 29(7):757-764.

Tatum, Billy Joe. 1976. Wild Foods Cookbook and Field Guide. New York: Workman Publishing Co.

Tetenyi, Peter. 1970. Infraspecific Chemical Taxa of Medical Plants. Hungary. New York: Chemical Publ. Co.

Tewari, J.P.; Srivastava, M.C.; and Bajpai, J.L. 1974.

Phytopharmacologic Studies of Achillea Millefolium Linn. Indian Journal of Medical Sciences 28(8):331-336.

Thompson, W.A.R. 1978. Medicines from the Earth: A Guide to Healing Plants. New York: McGraw-Hill.

Thiselton-Dyer, T.T. 1968. The Folklore of Shakespeare. New York: Dover.

Tobe, John H. 1975. Proven Herbal Remedies. New York: Pyramid Books.

Train, Percy; Henrichs, J.R.; and Archer, W.A. 1957. Medicinal Uses of Plants by Indian Tribes of Nevada. Contr. Towards a Flora of Nevada. No. 45. Agric. Res. Serv., USDA.

Traven, Beatrice. 1974. The Complete Book of Natural Cosmetics. New York: Simon and Schuster.

Turner, Nancy J. and Szczawinski, Adam F. 1978. Wild Coffee and Tea Substitutes. Ottawa: National Museum of Canada.

Twitchell, Paul. 1971. Herbs: The Magic Healers. San Diego: The Illuminated Way Press.

UNESCO COURIER. Medicine's Green Revolution. July, 1979.

Sai'd, H.M. Avicenna. "Hearts and Flowers."
Attisso, Michael A. "Medicinal Plants Make a Comeback."
Pelt, Jean Marie. "Medicine's Green Revolution."
Ekong, D.E.Q. "African Medicinal Plants Under a Microscope."
Khundanova, Lydia. "A Medical Thesaurus from the Roof of the World."
Wei Wen. "A New Medicine Born of Tradition."
Piattelli, Mario. "Neptune's Pharmacopoeia."
Crabbe, Pierre. "Mexican Plants and Human Fertility."
Gottlief, 0 .R. "Plant Prophylactics from Tropical Brazil."
Petkov, Vesselin. "Bulgaria's Folk Remedies Stand the Test of Time."

Viereck, Leslie A. and Little, Elbert L. 1972. Alaska Trees and Shrubs. U.S. Dept. of Agric. Handbook #410.

Viereck, Leslie A. and Little, Elbert L. 1974. Guide to Alaskan Trees. U.S. Dept. of Agric. Handbook #472.

Vohora, S.B.; Rizwan, M.; and Khan, J.A. 1973. Medicinal Uses of Common Indian Vegetables. Planta Medica 23(4):381-393.

Weinheim. 1966. On the Substances in the Rhizome of Polygonum Bistorta L. Archiv der Pharmazie. V.299 #7:640-646.

Eleanor G. Viereck earned a Ph.D. in biology from the University of Colorado. She wrote Alaska's Wilderness Medicines to serve as a text for the course she teaches in herb lore and holistic health at the Tanana Valley Community College, where she has taught since 1959. Her husband, a biologist for the U.S. Forest Service, wrote The Trees and Shrubs of Alaska. Their 20-acre tree farm and hand-built log home serve as a picnic stop and display arboretum for classes of Elderhostellers. She teaches and studies yoga.

Look to Alaska Northwest Books™ for other fascinating guides to the North Country, including:

Discovering Wild Plants: Alaska, Western Canada, The Northwest, by Janice J. Schofield. Illustrated by Richard W. Tyler.
This beautiful book profiles 147 wild plants, providing definitive information on botanical identification, habitat, history, harvesting instructions, and recipes. Each plant is illustrated with color photos and precise line drawings.
Softbound, 368 pages, $32.95, ISBN 0-88240-369-9

Alaska-Yukon Wild Flowers Guide, edited by Helen A. White.
Wild flower lovers will appreciate this first Northland book to feature large color photographs of each plant and detailed line drawings for easy identification. A perfect travel companion for both residents and visitors to the Far North.
Softbound, 224 pages, $16.95, ISBN 0-88240-032-0

Alaska - Wild Plants: A Guide to Alaska's Edible Harvest, by Janice I. Schofield.
For hikers, foragers, and plant lovers, Alaska's Wild Plants is an introduction to more than 70 common edible plants. This handy, pocket-size book shows you how to create delicious, nutritious meals from the land around you. Softbound, 96 pages, $12.95, ISBN 0-88240-433-4

Alaska Wild Berry Guide and Cookbook
This is a book that delights the eye and the palate. The color photographs and drawings help you identify the berries; the recipes show you how to turn your harvest into scrumptious treats. A great gift for the whole family! Softbound, 212 pages, $14.95, ISBN 0-88240-229-3

Ask for these books at your favorite bookstore, or contact Alaska Northwest Books™.

What reviewers say about

Alaska's Wilderness Medicines:

"A handy field and kitchen reference. . . useful, backpack-size volume."
Anchorage Times

"A handsome book that's also clear, thorough, well-organized, and fascinating to read. . . as interesting and potentially useful to casual readers as to specialists."
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

"Packed with fascinating information about common plants."
All-Alaska Weekly

Back to index

Copyright © 1987 by Eleanor G. Viereck