Heketi Konuko/One Garden: A Taíno and Kalínago Herbalism Companion is an abridged companion to Ahiyakawo Ke (Land, Speak To Us): Taíno And Kalínago Herbalism, featuring twelve selected plant profiles, original illustrations drawn from the author's children's books, Taikaraya Kayo/Good Night Island and Taiguey Arabuko, Taiguey Konuko/Good Morning Forest, Good Morning Garden, and two essays focused on Taíno and Kalínago identity and pre-colonial plant cultivation. Heketi Konuko/One Garden explores the significance of various common plants in Taíno culture, including their significance in local indigenous history, in folk medicine and in ritual. This accessible, visually engaging and interdisciplinary book offers a concise and informative introduction to ethnobotany and indigenous plant knowledge of the Antillean islands, suitable for seasoned herbalists and beginners alike.
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