31 Long Lost Native American Remedies That Are Extremely Useful Even Now

This also called purple coneflower. Echinacea finds its use in fighting infections, fever, and strengthen the immune system. It also has antiseptic properties and can treat generic cough, flu, and cold.

13. Eucalyptus

It is used in cough drop medicines in current times. The oil which is extracted from the leaves and roots can be utilized to ordinarily treat flu, coughs, fever, and a sore throat.

14. Fennel

This plant has a licorice-like taste to itself. It can be used in tea or even chewed to treat colds, help digestion, coughs, treat sore throats and relieve diarrhea. It can be used in a medical dressing to relieve eye pain and headaches.

15. Feverfew

This finds its use in relieving headaches to this very day – including problems like migraines, asthma, fever, joint and muscle pain and digestive problems.

16. Feverwort

This can help with joint stiffness, overall pain, and itching in addition to treating fever.

17. Ginger Root

Ginger root aids circulation, helps digestion and contains anti-inflammatory qualities. It can also relieve flu, colds, and coughs. The roots can be used to be consumed as tea, with food, and as a poultice by Native Americans.

18. Ginseng

The most active constituent is the ginseng root, other than the leaves and stems. The roots aid liver and lung function, boost energy, boost immunity, and reduce fatigue. It can be consumed in a tea, as a part of a poultice, or even an additive to food.

19. Goldenrod

This can treat issues such as flu, inflammation, sore throats, cold, and even issues relating to bronchitis and chest congestion. It also has antiseptic properties so it is useful in treating cuts and abrasions. These multiple properties led it to be used as an all-purpose medicine by the Native Americans.

20. Honeysuckle

Honeysuckle berries, flowers, leaves, and stems find use in topically treating bee stings and skin infections. It can also help with sore throats, colds, and relieve headaches. It also has anti-inflammatory qualities.

21. Hops

Hops can be used in tea preparations to sort out digestive issues. This also finds use in soothing muscles when mixed in with different herbs or plants, such as aloe. It can even soothe toothaches and a sore throat.

22. Licorice

The roots and the leaves find use in treating sore throats, coughs, and colds. The root can also relieve toothaches, if chewed.

23. Mullein

This is a very common plant which grows everywhere without us noticing. It can be infused in tea or added to food.It can be used in the treatment of general lung issues, inflammation, and coughs.

24. Passionflower

Passionflower leaves and roots find use in preparing a tea which can help with anxiety and reduce muscle pain. It is also possible to treat skin injuries such as boils, burns, and insect bites using it in a medical dressing.

25. TrifoliumPratense or Red Clover

The flowers, roots, and leaves can be used to garnish or top off food or infused in tea. The red clover grows practically everywhere. It can treat respiratory problems, address inflammation, and aid circulation.

26. Rosehip

This is a renownedsource of vitamin-C.It can be smashed and added to tea, put into food, or even be eaten whole. It has antiseptic properties and can address inflammation, intestinal issues, colds, and cough.

27. Rosemary

Rosemary is generally used to flavor food, but can also act as a generic metabolism cleanser, relieve muscle discomfort, and aid circulation. It can be used in food or as tea.

28. Sage

This is also a natural repellent for insects. It can be used in treating generic digestive issues, colds, and sore throat.

29. Spearmint

Native Americans consistently used this plant to treat coughs, respiratory distress, colds, diarrhea, and stimulate the circulation of blood.

30. Valerian

Valerian root can be infused in tea to relieve pain and muscle ache. It has a very calming effect too.

31.Pinus Strobus or White Pine

This finds its use in the generic treatment for respiratory problems and chest congestion. The needles and inner bark can be smashed and infused in a tea.

These treatments are great and effective, but always consult a doctor before going for it.

Is there something which you already use to treat anything?