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 My Garden
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In the garden you'll find what else but the Three Sisters growing! (corn, squash and beans) I like to grow some useful plants for medicine too. A little farther back there are berry bushes and a few fruit trees. Feel free to explore and help yourself to the last of the berries - but watch out for the bear! (Disclaimer: These "useful plants" are offered for historical interest only. Always check with your doctor before using any herbal cures.) BLACKBERRY Strong tea from roots for reducing swelling of tissues & joints. Infusion of leaves for general stimulating tonic. Decoction from roots, sweetened with honey, for expectorant syrup or healing sore throats & gumes. Leaves chewed fresh for soothing bleeding gums. Tea for curing diarrhea. GUM (Black Gum) Bark & twigs for mild tea relieving chest pain HUMMINGBIRD BLOSSOMS (Buck Brush) Weak decoction of roots for stimulating kidney diuretic. CATTAIL (Cattail Reed) Preventative. Easily digestible food used for recovering from illness. Most all parts of the plant except mature leaves and seed head are edible. Reliable food source all across America. Root has high starch content, can be gathered any time. Prepared like potatoes, can be mashed, boiled, even mixed with other foods. Male plant provides pollen, a good source of protein. Can add as supplement to other kinds of flour when making bread. PULL OUT A STICKER (Greenbriar) Decoction of small roots as blood purified or mild diuretic. Salve from leaves & bark mixed with hog lard for minor sores, scalds and burns. Root tea for arthritis. MINT Stomach stimulant, aids digestion. Crushed, bruised leaves for cold compress, salve or added to bath water for itching. Infusion of leaves & stems to lower high blood pressure. TOBACCO LIKE PLANT (Mullein) One of oldest herbs. Inhale smoke from smoldering roots & leaves for asthma attacks and chest congestion. Roots make warm decoction for soaking swollen feet or reducing joint swelling. Reduces inflammation swelling and soothes painful, irritated tissue. Especially useful to mucus membranes. Tea from flowers for mild sedative. QUA LO GA (Sumac) All parts have medicinal use. Mild decoction of bark for sore throat gargle. Remedy for diarrhea. Tea from leaves & berries reduces fever. Fresh bruised leaves and ripe berries for poison ivy poultice. Pleasant tasting drink from dried berries has lots of Vitamin C. SQUIRREL TAIL, SALOLI GATOGA (Yarrow) Best known to stop bleeding. Fresh crushed leaves applied to open wounds or cuts causes blood to clot. Fresh juice diluted with water can halt internal bleeding (stomach and intestinal disorders). Leaves in tea stimulates intestinal functions, aids digestion, helps flow of kidneys & gallbladder. Decoction of leaves and stems for astringent. Great wash for skin problems like acne, chapped hands, etc. LOOKS LIKE COFFEE, KAWI IYUSDI (Yellow Dock) Medicinal plant and food too. Like spinach but has even more vitamins and minerals. Long taproot lets it gather nutrients from deep underground. Leaves full of iron, also laxative. Juices from stems prepared in decoction can make ointment with beeswax and olive oil for itching, minor sores, diaper rash, etc. Warm wash from decoction of crushed roots for disinfectant. Juice from root is said to be cure for ringworm. BIG STRETCH, NUYIGALA DINADENESGI UTANA (Wild Ginger) Mild tea from rootstock as mild digestive stimulant, can help colic, intestinal gas, or common upset stomach. Strong, hot infusion as expectorant for lung mucus. Fresh wild ginger can substitute for regular store bought ginger roots as spice for cooking. WHAT RABBITS EAT, JISDU UNIGISDI (Wild Rose) Ripe fruit rich in Vitamin C, reliable preventative and cure for common cold. Tea from hips as mild diuretic, stimulates bladder & kidneys. Infusion of petals, ancient remedy for sore throats. Decoction of roots for diarrhea. WILLOW BARK Bark from branches, stripped and dried, makes tea for aches, pains & headaches. The original aspirin. If you are interested in reading more about Native gardening, you can enjoy the entire transcript of Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden by clicking on the link. | |
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