Native American Medicinal Plant - Lavender

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American healers used this plant as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety, depression, headache, and fatigue.  

Native American Medicinal Plant - Cattail

This is one of the most famous survival plants the indigenous population used for food; but before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American healers also used it as a preventative medicine. Because it’s an easily digestible food, it’s helpful for recovering from illness. 

Native American Medicinal Plant - Black Gum Bark

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Cherokee healers used to make a mild tea from the twigs and the black gum bark to relieve chest pains.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Red Clover

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, this plant had been used by Native American healers for treating inflammation and respiratory conditions. 

Native American Medicinal Plant - Mint

Cherokee healers used to make a mint tea to soothe digestion problems and help an upset stomach. Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, the Native American medicine men also made a salve from the leaves to relieve itching skin and rashes.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Rosemary

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American tribes considered this plant sacred. The healers used it mostly as an analgesic for alleviating sore joints.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Blackberry

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, the Cherokee used this plant for treating an upset stomach. They used blackberry tea for curing diarrhea and soothing swollen tissues and joints. To soothe bleeding gums, they used to chew the leaves. 

Native American Medicinal Plant - Sumac

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American healers knew that this plant can be used for multiple medicinal remedies, but it is one of the only plants that they  used in treating eye problems. A decoction from sumac was used as a gargle to relieve sore throats or taken as a remedy for diarrhea. The leaves and berries were combined in tea to reduce fever or made into a poultice to soothe poison ivy.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Yarrow

This fragrant, flowering plant, Achillea millefolium, has been used since Ancient Greece began using to stop excess bleeding.  Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American peoples applied this on open wounds and cuts as a poultice made from the leaves to help clot the blood. They also combined fresh yarrow juice with water to help an upset stomach and for intestinal disorders.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Sage

Sage is commonly used as a spice, but before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, it was a sacred plant for many indigenous Native American tribes; as it was thought to have effective purifying energies and to cleanse the body of negative energies. As a remedy, it was used for treating medical conditions like abdominal cramps, spasms, cuts, bruises, colds, and flu.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Saw Palmetto

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, Native American tribes of Florida, such as the Seminoles, used the plant for food, but medicine men used it as a natural remedy for abdominal pain. It also helps digestion, reduces inflammation, and stimulates appetite.

Native American Medicinal Plant - Wild Rose

Before Europeans determined to explore, colonize, & claim the vast continents of North & South America, the Native American healers used this plant as a preventive and a cure for a mild common cold. The tea reportedly stimulates the bladder and kidneys and is a mild diuretic. A petal infusion was used for a sore throat.