Ilex Cassine The Aboriginal North American Tea; Its History Distribution And Use Among The Native North American Indians

A forgotten American brew returns to life discover the story of Ilex Cassine the aboriginal North American tea that sustained communities and stirred curiosity for centuries.Edwin M. Hale s definitive work traces the Ilex Cassine history mapping its botanical range historical tea distribution and the rich Aboriginal tea uses recorded among Native communities. Meticulously researched and evocatively written this book combines field observation historical sources and ethnobotanical insight to reveal how North American indigenous plants shaped daily life ritual and commerce. Readers will learn about traditional Native American drinks the preparation and reputed Ilex Cassine benefits and the cultural meanings woven into an enduring Native North American tea tradition.This edition from Alpha Editions restores a volume long out of print and unavailable to scholars collectors and curious readers. Carefully edited and preserved for today s and future generations it is more than a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure that honors Native American herbal traditions and indigenous tea culture. Whether you are a casual reader drawn to American natural history a student of Native North American ethnobotany or a classic literature collector building a curated shelf Hale s account offers rare depth and accessibility.Reclaim a piece of botanical and cultural history: explore the origins uses and enduring legacy of a traditional Native American beverage in this essential revival.