Incredible Map Of Natural Cures In The USA in 1932 - Before Big Pharma

[rgray222]

This remarkable map of medicinal plants depicts one or two important species that grew in each state in 1932, identifying the plant as native or cultivated and describing its medical uses. A few species of seaweeds float in the map's Atlantic Ocean, and the border identifies important medicinal plants from around the world.



The map, printed by the National Wholesale Druggists' Association for the use of pharmacists during a promotional campaign called Pharmacy Week, was intended to boost the image of the profession. At a time when companies were increasingly compounding new pharmaceuticals in labs, pharmacists wanted to emphasize their ability to understand and manipulate the familiar medicinal plants that yielded reliable "vegetable drugs." "Intense scientific study, expert knowledge, extreme care and accuracy are applied by the pharmacist to medicinal plants and drugs," the box of text in the map's lower left-hand corner reads, "from the point of origin through the intricate chemical, botanical, and pharmaceutical processes employed in preparing medicine."

As historians Arthur Daemmrich and Mary Ellen Bowden write, the early 1930s were a turning point in the pharmaceutical industry. In the previous decades, chemists working for large companies had begun to systematically invent new medicines for the first time, developing synthesized aspirin and vaccines for diseases like tetanus and diphtheria. The 1938 Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act would bring a heightened level of federal regulation to the production of new medicines. And in the 1930s, 1940s, and 1950s, researchers would go on to invent a flood of new antibiotics, psychotropics, antihistamines, and vaccines, increasingly relying on synthetic chemistry to do so. The pharmacist's direct relationship to the preparation of medicine would diminish accordingly.

Visit the map's page on the David Rumsey Map Collection website. You can super enlarge the map and scroll over each section to read by state and by plant.

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[dynamo]

awesome, thanks x 1000 !!!

[pyrangello]

very very cool, have many friends who know the wild .

[Alpha141]

Brilliant resource. Fascinating and thanks for offering. Paul Chek is a personal nutritionist fave of mine (well worth checking out and i include him many times in my doco's). He strongly suggests that the best health books are ones from prior to 1950 as in line with what you say, big pharma really got itself entrenched in that 1930-50 window post depression / post WW2. He says (i have no doubt either) that his library is worth half a million or more as knowledge is the key. He invests heavily in rare books on these subjects relative to what he offers. I highly recommend checking out his perspectives. I might pass this on to Richard Alan Miller too. I would not be surprised if he has reversed engineered many on his own.

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[eagle0027]

Thanx so much for this......I would really like to blow this up to aprox 16 by 24 but it seems to loose its readability.

Do any of you wise folks have any suggestions as to how to expand this and retain its same clarity.......thanx---- Eagle

[thesadwolf]

Posted by eagle0027 (here)
Thanx so much for this......I would really like to blow this up to aprox 16 by 24 but it seems to loose its readability.

Do any of you wise folks have any suggestions as to how to expand this and retain its same clarity.......thanx---- Eagle

How about this? It's a pretty damn big version.

http://www.slate.com/content/dam/sla...inalPlants.jpg

[rgray222]

The map can be purchased but it is fairly expensive at David Rumsey Map Collection website. This is just fyi, I have nothing to do with this website.

[Lifebringer]

You can also order Dr. Jethro Kloss's Back to Eden herbal remedies from book stores. Pharma spent big money "banning this holistic doctor, which described step by step proceedure of treatments and dose. They broke their foot kicking him out. The cures were in the backyard to any ailment. I've been here at home looking for my copy, the last few weeks.

[Purplesky]

Excellent! That you for the post!

[rgray222]

It seems that the more pharmaceuticals we put on the market the sicker people get. We have somehow lost the desire and ability to search for natural cures first and only use pharmaceuticals as a last resort.

Amazing Ayurvedic Herb Can Help Cleanse Your Mind, Body & Spirit



Tulsi, which means “the incomparable one” in Hindi and is often referred to as holy basil, is a potent herb that has been used for over 5000 years in India to treat colds, coughs, and the flu. According to Ayurvedic medicine, regular consumption of the tulsi herb can also promote a sense of purity and lightness in the body, and is said to cleanse the respiratory tract of toxins and relieve bloating and digestive gas. This plant is so sacred that often Hindu prayer beads are even made from the wood of the tulsi plant!

Basil can be found on every continent, but holy basil is indigenous to the subcontinent of India. It grows as a bushy shrub that can reach 18 inches in height, its leaves are oval shaped and have serrated edges, and its colors are either light green or dark purple depending on where it is growing.

Powerful Purported Benefits Of Tulsi
There are many benefits to consumption and topical treatment with the tulsi plant. According to Ayurveda, these benefits can include relief from: fever and common cold, cough and respiratory problems, kidney stones, heart disorders, headaches, constipation, flatulence, cancer, pain, and insect bites. It can even assist with quitting smoking,

Benefits Backed By Scientific Research
Even if the benefits above sound too good to be true, there are still a number of benefits that have been studied and have some scientific backing.

Tulsi lowers stress; it has long been regarded as an adaptogen, meaning that it actually helps your body deal more easily with stressful situations. Since high stress levels take a huge toll on your body, it is important to keep them in check. Check out these studies that show how tulsi can lower your levels of stress and increase those of anti-oxidants.
Tulsi can also help normalize blood sugar levels, which is great news for diabetics with type II diabetes.
It can help lower high cholesterol. Tulsi is extremely good for heart health and has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels.
It can protect lungs from infection. Regular consumption of tulsi tea, and even simply chewing on tulsi leaves. can prevent lungs from infections and colds.
Protection from inflammation and arthritis. An oil can be made with the seeds of tulsi which can provide protection and benefit those with arthritis and inflammation.
Check out these studies here and here.

Tulsi Is Great For The Skin, Hair, and Nails Too!
Many Indian women use tulsi quite regularly in their beauty routine; this extremely versatile herb has been long regarded as an amazing beauty treatment. It can treat skin issues such as eczema, acne, and pimples. You can apply it topically by making a paste with the leaves and water, or drink it in a tea or juice. Apparently it can also lighten scars and other marks. Rubbing finely powdered dry tulsi leaves into your skin can also help you achieve a healthy glow. Use it for your hair by applying tulsi oil to the scalp, roots, and strands, and you can do the same with a paste made from the leaves. This can also reduce dandruff and cure an itchy scalp.

Where Can you Find Tulsi?
You can find bags of dried tulsi leaves online, just remember that it is also sometimes referred to as “holy basil.” Try to get organic if you can for the most benefits. There are also many brands of organic tea companies that sell tulsi tea and tulsi-infused concoctions. Tulsi can make a great coffee supplement and is an awesome way to start off your day. Tulsi is naturally caffeine free, but if you like a little kick to your morning you can certainly add some dried tulsi leaves to your black tea. It has a deliciously spicy and sweet taste.

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