Der Regenwald von heute birgt die Heilmittel von morgen. Der spannende und informative Bericht eines Ethnobotanikers, der seit Jahren die Heilkraft der Pflanzen und das Wissen der Indianer im Amazonas-Urwald erforscht - abenteuerlich, fundiert und engagiert.
Set in the Amazon jungle, the narrative follows a Tirio Indian boy aspiring to become a tribal shaman. Through his journey, the story highlights the rich tradition of shamanic wisdom and the medicinal properties of rainforest plants, emphasizing the importance of cultural knowledge and healing practices passed down through generations. The boy's experiences reflect a deep connection to nature and the significance of preserving indigenous knowledge in the face of modern challenges.
In this addition to the What Everyone Needs to Know (R) series, ecologist and conservationist Mark Plotkin offers an overview of Amazonia, the largest and most important rainforest and ecosystem in the world.