Native American tribe, Cherokee is indigenous to Southeastern United States. This tribe has been gifted in the art of natural medicinal herbs. Similar to another native American tribe, Meskwaki. A beacon of light & pioneers in natural healing.
Hummingbird Blossom (Buck Brush) – helps with throat issues, inflammations, high blood pressure & pain.
Pull Out a Sticker (Greenbriar) – stems, leaves are high in minerals & vitamins. Bark & leaves act as an ointment to heal the skin, burns & minor sores.
Mint – leaves & tea have strong anti-oxidant properties, high in vitamin C, fibre, magnesium, calcium & potassium.
Blackberry – roots can be made into a cough syrup, sweetened with maple syrup or honey. Tea reduces swelling in joints & tissues. Rich in nutrients like vitamins, riboflavin, thiamine, folate, niacin, zinc, potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron & amino acids. Strengthens the immune system & heart.
Cattail – a potent preventative medicine. Root is rich in starch. Paste treats sores & burns. Fuzz from the flowers prevents skin irritations & allergies.
Qua lo ga (Sumac) – soothes stomach & sore throat. High in vitamin C. Juice or tea reduces fever & lowers cholesterol levels.
Jisdu Unigisdi (Wild Rose) – vitamin C treats flu & common cold. Tea from the petal infusion soothes a sore throat.
Mullein – helps with asthma & chest congestion. Mullein roots calm the lungs. Flower tea is a mild sedative with anti-inflammatory properties.
Kawi Iyusdi (Yellow Dock) – similar to spinach with minerals & vitamins. Leaves are high in iron with powerful antiseptic properties.
Squirrel Tail (Yarrow) – powerful blood purifying properties. Crushed leaves help with wounds.
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