Ethnobotany of Pohnpei: Plants, People, and Island Culture

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2A5; States)—Pohnpei. 3. Plants, Useful— Micronesia (Federated States)—Pohnpei. I. Balick, Michael J., 1952– GN476.73.E86 2009 581.6'30966—dc22 2008031255 University of Hawai‘i Press books are printed on acidfree paper and meet the guidelines for permanence and durability of the Council on Library Resources Designed by April Leidig-Higgins Printed by Kings Times Printing Press, Ltd. To Jacob and Lillian Balick, who taught me to appreciate the voyage; to Professor Richard W. Lighty, who shared with me his passionate love of plants; to Professor Richard Evans Schultes, who inspired me to investigate the relationship between plants, people, and culture; to Professor Ray Y. Gildea and family who, by supporting the initial work on Pohnpei, transformed dreams into reality; and to the people of Pohnpei, who shared the knowledge presented in this book. The contributors to this volume sincerely hope that it will, in some small way, support and encourage the knowledge and practices key to sustaining the biocultural diversity of Pohnpei. Michael J. Balick Dedication disclaimer The information presented in this book is based on traditional knowledge and has been recorded as presented by the persons interviewed. This book is not intended to be used to diagnose or treat health conditions. It is a compendium of Pohnpeian lore and belief, gathered from interviews and the available literature, and should not be used in place of qualified medical advice and care. ...