An in-depth study of traditional folk medicine in Vermont, written by a formally trained doctor.

Folk medicine is an imperative aspect of many Vermonters’ lives and health. Trained medical doctor D. C. Jarvis set out to investigate this traditional approach to herbal medicine and produced this little guide to provide knowledge and understanding of the nature and long-successful uses of folk medicine. An invaluable read for anyone interested in daily increased vitality.

The chapters featured in this volume include:

Vermont Environment and the Life Span

The Animal Laws

Your Beginning

Your Racial Pattern and Vermont Folk Medicine

The First Yardstick of Your Health

The Instincts of Childhood

Potassium and Its Uses

The Usefulness of Honey

The Usefulness of Kelp

The Importance of Iodine

Castor Oil and Corn Oil

Medical Reasoning Behind Vermont Folk Medicine