{"title":"Books by Robert Dale Rogers","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9798888501801","title":"The Fern Pharmacy","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive illustrated guide to medicinal ferns throughout the world\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores more than 500 species of ferns, alongside full-color photos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExamines the Indigenous and folk uses of ferns for food and medicine throughout history\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplains in detail the scientific research behind the potency of fern chemicals to heal many human conditions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsed for millennia by Indigenous people for food and medicine, ferns are now being recognized scientifically for their unique medicinal potential against antibiotic-resistant bacteria, cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and liver, kidney, and respiratory conditions. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eThe Fern Pharmacy\u003c\/i\u003e, Robert Dale Rogers explores more than 500 species of ferns and includes full-color photographic examples. He presents observations from naturalists from the 18th century until today as he details the traditional Indigenous and folk uses of ferns in North America, Europe, and Asia as well as their mythology, chemistry, pharmacology, and important healing applications. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRogers examines the unique botany of ferns as nonflowering seedless plants, including their relationship with mycorrhizal fungi, their propagation via spores, and their ancient past as colossal trees. Interpreting modern research on the chemistry of ferns, including in vitro and in vivo studies of their compounds and secondary metabolites, he explores their chemical constituents’ healing properties, from easing congestion and anxiety to treating infertility to fighting bacterial infections. He also gives examples of how pharmacological researchers are now frequently rediscovering ancient Indigenous wisdom, such as how Hammock Fern (\u003ci\u003eBlechnum occidentale\u003c\/i\u003e) was traditionally used in Brazil for pulmonary ailments, inflammation, and urinary tract and liver infections and how western maidenhair can be used for rheumatic pain, insect stings, and mental issues. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing photographs by Alan Rockefeller and Drew Henderson, this book reveals not just the beauty and variety of ferns, but also their many modern healing benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56311489429877,"sku":"9798888501801","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798888501801_257b16d8-46d1-4a15-bcd9-1f1f7c3a4e5b.jpg?v=1786032877"},{"product_id":"moss-medicine","title":"Moss Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA comprehensive illustrated guide to bryophytes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores more than 600 species of the bryophyte family of plants—mosses, liverworts, and hornworts—in text and full-color photos\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShows the ways that indigenous peoples around the world have traditionally used mosses and other bryophytes for food preservation, clothing, and medicine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails scientific research on the potency of bryophyte compounds and terpenoids as well as their antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Bryophytes, the family of plants that includes mosses, liverworts, and hornworts have no vascular tissue and no roots. They ­survive—and thrive—by extracting moisture and nutrients directly from the air. Found on all continents in a wide range of climates, these plants are some of the oldest on our planet. As Robert Dale Rogers reveals, they are also among the most beneficial due to unique healing benefits recently recognized by science, including antiviral, antimicrobial, antifungal, and anti-cancer properties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This full-color illustrated encyclopedia explores more than 600 species of bryophytes through the lens of ethnobotany, folklore, chemistry, pharmacology, and their healing applications in homeopathy and aromatherapy. Indigenous people all over the world have used bryophytes for millennia for food preservation, waterproofing, insulation, and medicine. The author compares the three types of bryophytes with scientific research on the medicinal effects of their chemical compounds and terpenoids. Bryophytes can be used in herbal preparations, homeopathic remedies, and essential oils for common ailments. Learn the environmental benefits of mosses, including how they sequester carbon and can phyto-remediate our increasingly polluted planet.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This book showcases the benefits and beauty of bryophytes while revealing how these ancient plants have supported humanity for eons, and continue to do so.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57495298179445,"sku":"9798888500996","price":23.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798888500996.jpg?v=1786617986"},{"product_id":"cactus-medicine","title":"Cactus Medicine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive illustrated guide to cacti of North and South America\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplores the characteristics, medicinal uses, and mythology of more than 570 species of cacti, including well-known species like Saguaro and Prickly Pear and entheogens such as San Pedro and Peyote\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDescribes the ways that Indigenous peoples around the world have traditionally used cacti for healing, food, and ceremonial purposes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetails scientific research on cactus compounds and alkaloids, including antidiabetic, anticancer, antimicrobial, antiviral, antidepressant, and analgesic propertiesCacti, with their iconic spines and thick stems, can be found around the world, though mainly in North and South America. They appear in a wide range of environments, from subarctic to extremely hot desert regions, speaking to their profound ability to adapt, survive, and thrive.   In this full-color illustrated book, Robert Dale Rogers explores more than 570 cacti species through the lenses of ethnobotany, folklore, chemistry, pharmacology, and their effective use in natural therapies. He details scientific research on the medicinal effects of cactus compounds and alkaloids, including their antioxidant, antidiabetic, anti-cancer, antibacterial, antiviral, antidepressant, and analgesic properties. He also looks at the use of cacti in flower essences, herbal preparations, and homeopathic remedies.   Rogers explains how Indigenous people, such as the Cree, have used cacti for healing, food, ceremony, and shamanic purposes for millennia, and he shares sacred stories centered on cacti, such as the Cactus Cat story from the American Southwest. He also provides a psychopharmacological examination of the entheogenic alkaloid mescaline, which can be found in San Pedro and peyote cacti. Showcasing their benefits and unusual beauty, this book reveals how cacti have supported humanity from prehistory to the present day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57513532064117,"sku":"9798888503812","price":27.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9798888503812.jpg?v=1790001091"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-robert-dale-rogers.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}