Documented Plant Traditions of Native American Tribes of the Plains, Southwest & West
Red Earth: Clay, Ochre, and Natural Sun Protection
When applied to the skin, clay and ochre form a thin layer over the surface of the body. This layer can help reflect sunlight and reduce direct exposure to the...
Red Earth: Clay, Ochre, and Natural Sun Protection
When applied to the skin, clay and ochre form a thin layer over the surface of the body. This layer can help reflect sunlight and reduce direct exposure to the...
The Plants of Healing: Traditional Skin Remedie...
The use of plants like yarrow, plantain, and sage reflects something deeper than herbal remedies. It reflects a long relationship between people and the land itself. Native peoples of the...
The Plants of Healing: Traditional Skin Remedie...
The use of plants like yarrow, plantain, and sage reflects something deeper than herbal remedies. It reflects a long relationship between people and the land itself. Native peoples of the...
Yucca: Nature’s Original Soap
Yucca roots contain natural compounds called saponins. When the root is crushed and mixed with water, these compounds create a gentle, natural lather. The foam works surprisingly well for washing...
Yucca: Nature’s Original Soap
Yucca roots contain natural compounds called saponins. When the root is crushed and mixed with water, these compounds create a gentle, natural lather. The foam works surprisingly well for washing...
Cottonwood Buds: The Balm of the Plains, West &...
For people living on the Great Plains and throughout the mountain West, cottonwood bud salves were practical remedies. The climate demanded it.
Cottonwood Buds: The Balm of the Plains, West &...
For people living on the Great Plains and throughout the mountain West, cottonwood bud salves were practical remedies. The climate demanded it.
Traditional Native American Skin Care Practices
Native peoples lived more fully outdoors than we do today and thrived in climates that were hot, cold, dry & windy. Their skincare practices were designed to protect the body from...
Traditional Native American Skin Care Practices
Native peoples lived more fully outdoors than we do today and thrived in climates that were hot, cold, dry & windy. Their skincare practices were designed to protect the body from...