Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea by Edwin M. Hale

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Author Hale, Edwin M. (Edwin Moses), 1829-1899
LoC No. agr09000501
Title Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea
Its history, distribution, and use among the native North American Indians
Original Publication United States: Government Printing Office, 1891.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Krista Zaleski and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "Ilex cassine, the aboriginal North American tea" by Edwin M. Hale is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the history, distribution, and usage of the Ilex cassine shrub, commonly referred to as yaupon, among Native North American tribes. It explores its significance in indigenous culture as a stimulant beverage akin to tea and maté, while documenting its decline in use and the potential for its revival. The content of the book provides a thorough examination of Ilex cassine, detailing its botanical characteristics, the methods of preparation, and its ceremonial and economic relevance among various indigenous tribes, particularly the Creeks. Hale traces the historical use of cassine tea back to the early indigenous rituals and practices, emphasizing its role in social and religious contexts. The text also discusses chemical analyses revealing the presence of caffeine in its leaves, comparing it to other global tea alternatives, while calling for renewed interest in its cultivation and use as an accessible stimulant beverage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Aquifoliaceae
Subject Ilex vomitoria
Subject Indians of North America -- Food -- Southern States
Subject Black drink
Category Text
EBook-No. 69985
Release Date
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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