Title: Interesting but of limited usefulness
Product review: If you live in the Four-corners region of the Southwestern US and are interested in local plants, this is an interesting read. It is, however, more of an academic work than a practical one. Statements like "is said to have been used for..." and "may have been used..." dot the text, which are not useful statements for a reader who wants to put the information into practice. Also the medical uses listed for plants are very vague and so generalized that they have no practical usefulness unless the reader is willing to experiment and see what happens (a risky proposition, especially if you're ill!) All of that said, it is enjoyable for historical/cultural information and region-specific information (living in New Mexico I instantly recognize most of the plants talked about and enjoy hearing about them, even if the information isn't of much practical use).
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