The video highlights 30 medicinal plants used by Native Americans for various health purposes. Some of the plants mentioned include:
1. Rosehip - rich in vitamin C, used to treat colds, coughs, and inflammation.
2. Rosemary - used as an analgesic, to improve memory, and relieve muscle pain.
3. Yarrow - used to stop bleeding, treat wounds, and alleviate digestive issues.
4. Red clover - used to treat inflammation, respiratory conditions, and heart disease.
5. Valerian - used to relieve muscle pain, calm nerves, and promote relaxation.
6. Hops - used to treat digestive problems, soothe muscles, and relieve toothaches.
7. Sumac - used to treat eye problems, sore throats, and diarrhea.
8. Aloe - used to treat burns, insect bites, and wounds.
9. Blackberry - used to treat digestive issues, diarrhea, and sore throats.
10. Lavender - used to treat insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
11. Mint - used to soothe digestion problems and relieve itching skin.
12. Hummingbird blossom - used to treat mouth and throat conditions, cysts, and inflammation.
13. Black gum bark - used to relieve chest pains.
14. Goldenrod - used to treat allergies, bronchitis, and chest congestion.
15. Cattail - used as a preventative medicine and to treat digestive issues.
16. Greenbrier - used to purify blood and relieve joint pain.
17. Wild rose - used to treat colds, stimulate bladder and kidneys, and as a diuretic.
18. Passionflower - used to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia.
19. Saw palmetto - used to treat abdominal pain, digestion, and inflammation.
20. Slippery elm - used to soothe respiratory irritations, skin conditions, and stomachaches.
21. Sage - used to treat medical conditions like abdominal cramps, spasms, and colds.
22. Honeysuckle - used to treat asthma, arthritis, and upper respiratory tract infections.
23. Ginger - used to treat earaches, digestive issues, and nausea.
24. Marlene - used to treat respiratory disorders.
25. Licorice root - used to treat stomach problems, bronchitis, and chronic fatigue.
26. Devil's claw - used to treat fever, skin conditions, and arthritis.
27. Alfalfa - used to relieve digestive issues, aid blood clotting, and enhance the immune system.
28. Prickly pear cactus - used to treat wounds, burns, and urinary tract infections.
29. Ashwagandha - used to treat bone weakness, muscle tension, and memory loss.
30. Bearberry - used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections.
The video emphasizes the importance of consulting with a healthcare practitioner before using any natural remedies.
1. The Native Americans used about thirty medicinal plants on a daily basis.
2. Native Americans are known for their knowledge of medicinal plants.
3. It is rumored that Native Americans started using plants and herbs for healing after watching animals eat certain plants when they were sick.
4. To protect plants from over-harvesting, Native American medicine men used to pick every third plant they found.
5. Rosehip is the fruit of wild roses and is a source of vitamin C.
6. Rosehip can be eaten whole, crushed into a tea, or added to food to treat colds, coughs, intestinal distress, as an antiseptic, and to treat inflammation.
7. Rosemary was considered a sacred plant by some Native American tribes and was used as an analgesic for alleviating sore joints.
8. Rosemary improves memory, relieves muscle pain and spasm, and helps the circulatory and nervous systems.
9. Yarrow, also known as Achillea millefolium, has been used since ancient Greece to stop excess bleeding.
10. The Greek hero Achilles used yarrow on his wounds.
11. Yarrow can be applied to open wounds and cuts as a poultice made from the leaves to help clot the blood.
12. A tea made from yarrow leaves and stems can act as an astringent.
13. Red clover has been used by healers for treating inflammation and respiratory conditions.
14. Red clover helps prevent heart disease by improving circulation and lowering cholesterol.
15. Valerian root can be used as an infusion in a tea to relieve muscle aches and pain.
16. Hops can be used as a tea to treat digestive problems.
17. Hops can be mixed with other herbs and plants, such as aloe, to soothe muscles and toothaches.
18. Sumac can be used for multiple medicinal remedies, including treating eye problems.
19. A decoction from sumac can be used as a gargle to relieve sore throats or taken as a remedy for diarrhea.
20. The leaves and berries of sumac can be combined in tea to reduce fever.
21. Aloe is a cactus-like plant that can be used to treat burns, insect bites, and wounds.
22. The Cherokee used blackberry to treat an upset stomach.
23. Blackberry tea can be used to cure diarrhea and soothe swollen tissues and joints.
24. An all-natural cough syrup can be made from blackberry root mixed with honey or maple syrup.
25. Lavender can be used as a remedy for insomnia, anxiety, depression, headache, and fatigue.
26. Lavender essential oil has antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties.
27. Infusions of lavender can be used to soothe insect bites and burns.
28. The Cherokee used mint to make a tea to soothe digestion problems and help an upset stomach.
29. A salve made from mint leaves can be used to relieve itching skin and rashes.
30. Hummingbird blossom can be used to treat mouth and throat conditions, as well as cysts, fibroid tumors, and inflammation.
31. A poultice made from hummingbird blossom can be used to treat burns, sores, and wounds.
32. A diuretic that stimulates kidney function can be made using the roots of the hummingbird blossom plant.
33. The early pioneers used hummingbird blossom as a substitute for black tea.
34. Recent studies have shown that hummingbird blossom is effective in treating high blood pressure and lymphatic blockages.
35. Black gum bark can be used to make a mild tea to relieve chest pains.
36. Goldenrod can be used to treat conditions such as bronchitis, chest congestion, colds, flu, inflammation, sore throats, and as an antiseptic for cuts and abrasions.
37. Cattail is a survival plant that can be used for food and as a preventive medicine.
38. Cattail is an easily digestible food that can help recover from illness.
39. Greenbrier root can be used as a blood purifier for relieving joint pain.
40. A salve made from greenbrier leaves and bark can be applied to scolds and burns.
41. Wild rose can be used as a preventative and a cure for a mild common cold.
42. A tea made from wild rose can stimulate the bladder and kidneys and act as a mild diuretic.
43. Passionflower can be used as an analgesic and a sedative.
44. Passionflower is great for treating depression or mental clouding.
45. Saw palmetto can be used to treat abdominal pain, help digestion, reduce inflammation, and stimulate appetite.
46. Slippery elm can be used to soothe respiratory irritations, skin conditions, stomachache, sore throats, and even spider bites.
47. Sage was a sacred plant for indigenous tribes and was thought to have effective purifying energies.
48. Sage can be used to treat medical conditions such as abdominal cramps, spasms, cuts, bruises, colds, and flu.
49. Honeysuckle can be used to treat asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, mumps, and hepatitis.
50. Ginger can be used to treat earache and ear infections.
51. A mild tea made from ginger root stock can stimulate the digestive system and relieve bloating.
52. Ginger can help with bronchial infections and nausea.
53. Marilen can be used to treat respiratory disorders.
54. Licorice root can be used to treat stomach problems, bronchitis, food poisoning, and chronic fatigue.
55. Devil's claw can be used to heal various conditions, including treating fever, soothing skin conditions, improving digestion, and treating arthritis.
56. Alfalfa can be used to relieve sighs and aid blood clotting.
57. Alfalfa can be used to treat arthritis, bladder and kidney conditions, and bone strength.
58. Alfalfa can enhance the immune system.
59. Prickly pear cactus can be used as a poultice to treat wounds, burns, and boils.
60. Tea made from prickly pear cactus can treat urinary tract infections and help the immune system.
61. Research shows that prickly pear cactus can help lower cholesterol and prevent diabetes and diet-related cardiovascular disease.
62. Ashwagandha can be used to treat bone weakness, muscle weakness and tension, loose teeth, memory loss, and rheumatism.
63. Ashwagandha can be used as a sedative and has an overall rejuvenating effect on the body.
64. The leaves and root bark of ashwagandha can be used as an antibiotic.
65. Ashwagandha can reduce swelling and treat pain if made into a poultice.
66. Uva Ursi can be used to treat bladder and urinary tract infections.
67. Native Americans used Uva Ursi mainly for treating bladder and urinary tract infections.