I am interested in this topic, especially the medicinal and other uses of our native bulbs (especially by the native Americans) here in the Western U.S. I have done some research and have several ethnobotanical books, some out of print, but I have found much of the information is fairly sketchy. I would appreciate any additional good resources on this subject. Thanks. Nancy Gilbert Grass Valley, CA. -----Original Message----- From: pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:pbs-bounces@lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of John Bryan Sent: Wednesday, June 08, 2005 3:26 PM To: pbs@lists.ibiblio.org Subject: [pbs] Medicinal uses of bulbs. I do not know if many or any are interested in the medicinal uses of bulbs. If you are, then the book Zulu Medicinal Plants, by Alan Haxton Scott, Gillian Lewis and Anthony CXunningham and published by University of Natal Pietermaritzburg (1990 in association with the National Botanical Institute Cape Town, and University of Zululand Kwadlangezwa will be of interest. Clivia miniata, as an example, can be used against snakebite, and urinary complaints, and roasted bulbs of Crinum are used to relieve pain of arthritis, varicose veins, and backache. Fascinating reading! The chemical constituents are given. I always think such information is fun to read even if such are not used here in the USA. Cheers, John E. Bryan _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.ibiblio.org http://www.pacificbulbsociety.org/list.php