American Indian Herbal Remedies

Use a handful of dried leaves/gallon (wild leaves are best)
Boil water.
Turn off heat, put in leaves and let stand at least 2 hours.
Strain leaves through a cloth.

Bay Leaf and Twigs
Blood cleanser, Liver problems, Kidney stones, cleanses poisonous
bites, increases circulation and boost immune system

Blackberry Leaf
Diarrhea, Anemia, Colon troubles and balances hormones

Blueberry Leaf and Stem
High blood pressure and Low blood sugar

Blue Violet-heart shaped leaves
Natural aspirn, headache, nervoousness, ulcers, sores, tumors,
laxative and head congestion

Burdock Leaf and Stem
Reduces swelling in joint, Arthritis, blood cleanser and Cancer

Catnip
Colic (good for babies), enables sleep, upset stomach, gas pains,
nerves, and cigarette cravings

Cattail Fluff
Burns, cuts and wounds
Moisten fluff to hold together (use a little vaseline ointment).
Apply to the woundand bandage.
Healing is promoted quickly with little pain.
Roots, young shoots and new seedhead in husk are edible.

Coltsfoot-leaves
Tea for lung and stomach troubles and skin problems, smoke for relaxation

Hawthorne-leaf
High blood pressure, regulate heart beat, feeds the heart and muscle

Nad-a-wah (mint family)
Asthma cure, Bronchitis, Hayfever, and sinus problems

Peppermint
Colds, aches, headache, stress, colon troubles,
rheumatism and strengthens the heart

Pine Needles
Fresh Vitamin C, colds, and coughs
- Sap
Chew for fresh breath, itchy skin and sores, kidney problems
All parts of the tree are edible

Plantain (pig ears)
Burns, bites, skin problems, Bladder control, blood cleanser,
wash for eyes and face

Red Cover Blossoms
Blood cleanser for individuals receiving Chemo (for Cancer patients)

Red Raspberry-leaves
Balances hormones, relieves: cramps, Pms, hot flashes, eases child
birth, helps Anemia, prevents prostate problems, contains Calcium,
Iron, Potassium, Phosphorus and Vitamins A, B, C and E

Rosemary-needles and stem
Colds, sore throat, colic, wash for mouth and gums, breath freshner,
strengthens eyes, headaches, helps protect and regulate the heart

Sassafras-leaf and; twigs
Blood cleanser, blood thinner, Bladder, Kidney and Liver problems

Spearmint
Indigestion, nausea, Kidney problems, stress, ulcers and body aches

Strawberry-leaf
Tones up digestive system, cleanses stomach, bowel troubles, stomach
troubles, stimulates appitite, skin problems-good for children

Thistle
Migraine headaches, promotes oxygen to the Brain, purifies blood,
helps circulation, produces breast milk in nursing mothers

Wild Rose-leaves
Fever, sorethroat, helps sleep, strengthens Heart,
ear problems, and controls menestration
The petals, young leves and hips are all edible

White Oak-leaves and twigs
Gallstones, Kidney stones, Rectum problems, Womb problems,
Goiter, and Varicose veins
Drink and put tea on a cloth and pat on problem areas 2-3 times a day.

Yarrow
Diabetes, blood sugar, Bladder, bowel problems, gas,
Gout and blood cleanser


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