Download or read book Use of Herbal Remedies by Alaska Natives and American Indians in Anchorage written by Mary Floyd and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 150 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The practice of using plants for healing dales back to prehistoric time and has been used by most cultures in some form. Alaska Native and American Indian (AN/AI) people have used a large variety of herbal remedies in their traditional healing practices. As a result of influence from other cultures, changes have occurred in AN/AI healing practices and beliefs. The Western medical model has historically discounted traditional healing practices such as herbal remedies. However, herbal remedies as well as many other traditional healing practices continue to playa role in the health care of AN/AI people today. The purpose of this qualitative, mini-ethnographic study was to describe herbal remedies used in health and illness by AN/AI people living in the Anchorage, Alaska area. Health outcomes may be improved when health care practitioners and patients acknowledge and respect each others' beliefs about health, illness and healing techniques. The findings of this study add to the body of knowledge health care practitioners can use in their own practice as a reference to care for AN/AI patients in the urban setting. The findings will help health care practitioners meet the health care needs of AN/AI people in a culturally sensitive manner"--Leaf ii.