A hundred years ago 70% of all medicines were made from plants. Most of them are still being used today, but only a few people truly know about them.
Medicinal Plant MAP
The Pharmaceutical Industry almost made this knowledge obsolete. But in my opinion this knowledge should not be lost. We might need it when things go really bad. So please feel free to share or print this article (or the map) and put it in your bug-out-bag or your SHTF survival kit.
The map was printed in 1932 and it was commonly used by pharmacists who were making “vegetable drugs”. The plants shown on this map grow natively or were cultivated in the United States. This map depicts one or two important species that grew in each state, but not exclusively in that particular state… more like in that area or region.
Back then, most pharmacists relied almost entirely on their “back yard pharmacy”.
Make no mistake thinking that this information will completely replace antibiotics. Of course you can treat common diseases, wounds, etc … but you should also store some antibiotics for really, really bad situations. (Read more: The Only 4 Antibiotics You’ll Need when SHTF)
Medicinal plants as they appear on map, by state:
Washington
1. Digitalis Purpurea (Foxglove or Lady’s Glove)
Digitalis causes a rise in Sodium and in Calcium, which causes the heart to beat stronger and with a more regular rhythm. It is used particularly for the irregular (and often fast) atrial fibrillation. (Source)
Digitalis is often prescribed (nowadays) for patients diagnosed with congestive heart failure. Digitalis was approved for heart failure in 1998 under current regulations by the FDA on the basis of prospective, randomized study and clinical trials. The drug is called digoxin.
Be careful: eating more dried leaves of Foxglove than necessary can be poisonous, due to an excess of the same substance that heals you. An overdose will induce nausea and vomiting within minutes of ingestion, preventing the patient from consuming more. All this information is meant to serve as an advice only when SHTF. If you want to take the “plant drug” now, go to a doctor first to prescribe you the dosages.
2. Hydrastis Canadensis (Goldenseal, Orangeroot or Yellow Puccoon)
Goldenseal became so popular in the mid-nineteenth century that by 1932, that the herb almost became extinct in the US.
Its influence upon the mucous surfaces renders it the most important natural cure in catarrhal gastritis and gastric ulceration. It supersedes all known remedies as a local, and also as a constitutional tonic when this condition is present. (Source)
Goldenseal has an affinity for mucosa, and is cooling so should not be used if an infection is at an early stage or there are more chills than fever. Avoid Goldenseal during pregnancy, avoid overdoses!
Montana
3. Dryopteris Filix-mas (Male Fern)
Male fern contains chemicals which kill intestinal worms such as tapeworms. Once the worms have been killed, saltwater (saline) is taken to flush them from the body.
Intestinal tapeworm infections usually aren’t complicated, although they cause deaths in the US even with proper medical care. For example, Cysticercosis – a parasitic infection caused by the larval form of the pork tapeworm, who migrated to the brain, spine, eye, etc – can be deadly! And in times of crisis, it is deadly!
Related: This Bug Will Kill Most of the Americans during the Next Crisis. Must see! (Video)
The downside is that Male Fern is unsafe. It is a poison. You take a normal dosage and the worms die. You take too much… and you’ll have serious problems. The appropriate dose of male fern depends on several factors such as the user’s age, health, and several other conditions. Consult your pharmacist or physician or before using.
4. Hyoscyamus Niger (Henbane or Stinking Nightshade)
Henbane contains chemicals, which might relax the muscles lining the digestive tract. Henbane also relieves muscle tremors and have a calming effect. Mainly, Henbane dried leafs were used to treat spasms of the digestive tract.
Some people apply henbane leaf oil directly to the skin for treating scar tissue.
Since henbane is toxic, the dose must be carefully chosen and side effects checked by a healthcare professional.
Texas
5. Punica Granatum (Pomegranate)
Pomegranates are not only a delicious food, but every part of the tree has medicinal properties.
The bark and root of the tree contain powerful chemicals, that when prepared into a decoction, will safely kill intestinal parasites. It also effectively treats dysentery and it is one of the most powerful treatments for tuberculosis.
The fruit is considered a SUPERFOOD, as it is highly nutritious, with vitamin C, A, B2, phosphorous, and quite a few others, and has antioxidant properties. Russians used it after the Chernobyl incident to decrease the symptoms of radioactivity.
Related: How To Make Pemmican – The Ultimate Survival Superfood
6. Gossypium Barbadense (Sea Island Cotton)
Sea Island cotton is considered one of the highest grade cottons for fabrics. Its leaves and seeds have also been used medicinally since the time of slavery.
Female slaves used the leaves to induce abortion and regulate menstruation. The seeds were eaten as a form of birth control. Women would rub the oil of the seeds on their breasts to induce milk production.
Extract of the flowers is used by herbalists to treat ear infections.
North Dakota
7. Linum Usitatissimum (Common Flax or Linseed)
The seeds have been used in traditional medicine internally (directly soaked or as tea) and externally (as compresses or oil extracts) for treatment of disorders of the respiratory tract, eyes, infections, cold, flu or fever.
Linseed oil is obtained from the dried ripe seeds of Flaxis by pressing, followed by a stage of extraction. Cold-pressed oil obtained without solvent extraction is marketed as flaxseed oil.
8. Dioscorea Villosa (Wild Yam)
Today components of wild yam are chemically manufactured into the hormones progesterone or estrogen.
So it is easy to understand why is often promoted as a “natural alternative” to estrogen therapy for vaginal dryness in older women, PMS, menstrual cramps, osteoporosis or increasing energy and sexual drive in men and women, and even breast enlargement.
Minnesota
9. Cypripedium Pubescens (Large Yellow Lady Slipper)
The Cypripediums are rare and endangered orchids.
All of the species of Cypripedium resemble valerian in their effects. They are excellent nerve stimulants for weak women and nervous children. They are nevertheless important medicines, being of that type of drugs which silently do great good without marked physiological disturbance.
It dispels gloom and induces a calm and cheerful state of mind, and by thus inducing mental tranquility favors restful sleep. (Source) In a crisis situation, you may not be able to rest or sleep because of the stress. This could lead to accumulated fatigue which leads to “unawareness” and wrong decisions. Make sure you won’t make these fatal mistakes in a crisis !!! (Preparedness Guide – Video)
10. Aralia Racemosa (American Spikenard, Life-of-man, Petty Morel)
Spikenard has been used as a healing plant from ancient times. Even the Bible contains several references to the spikenard. In Catholic iconography it represents Saint Joseph. (Related: The Most Important Prophecy Encrypted Inside Our Holy Bible – Video)
Spikenard is antiseptic, depurative, diaphoretic, which makes it useful in a wide range of conditions including gout, rheumatism, coughs and lung complaints.
Spikenard root tea is a traditional American folk medicine treatment and a purifying spring tonic. It is also considered healing to the skin. (Source)
Wisconsin
11. Polygala Senega (Seneca Snakeroot, Senegaroot or Rattlesnake Root)
The species name honors the Seneca people, a Native American group who used the plant to treat snakebites. (Source)
This plant had many uses among Native Americans. Some used it to treat common colds, bleeding wounds or toothaches.
Today, the plant is still in use as a herbal remedy for a wide range of respiratory complains. It is also added to cough syrups, teas, lozenges, and gargles. (Source) It is one of the best natural expectorants: Senega causes a decrease in the viscosity (of secretions), giving a productive cough (or what today’s drug Mucinex does).
Michigan
12. Mentha Spicata (Spearmint, Garden Mint )
Spearmint tea reduces the level of free testosterone in the blood, so it is mostly indicated for women. It can also treat a variety of digestive ailments.
Spearmint’s essential oil was found to be a pretty effective anti-fungal and antioxidant.
The herb is also very rich in minerals like potassium, calcium, manganese, iron (a lot), and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure.
13. Mentha Piperita (Peppermint)
Peppermint is a cross between watermint and spearmint (a hybrid). Peppermint has the highest menthol content (8 times more than Spearmint).
Menthol stimulates the cold-perceiving nerves so just after taking it a current of air at the ordinary temperature seems cold. Useful in gastrodynia and flatulent cold.
For cramps try boiling peppermint leaves in hot milk. Take a quick whiff of peppermint oil for nausea.
Missouri
14. Ulmus Fulva (Slippery Elm)
The inner bark of the slippery elm tree is a commonly used herbal remedy. It can reduce the inflammation, stomach pain, and bloating that’s associated with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. It also gently loosens the bowels and alleviates constipation.
Slippery elm bark mucilage (the substance that oozes from the bark when mixed with water) has a soothing and coating effect on mucous membranes. It can be used as a healing salve for boils, burns, and any skin inflammation.
The bark can be ground, made into porridge, and eaten, which is beneficial because it’s nutritious and an antioxidant. During food crisis this was one of the most common foods. Read More: Ingenious Foods People Made During Famines
Discover the common plants growing in your own backyard that will replace your antibiotic pills.
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If you liked this article than we strongly recommend you to read The Lost Book of Remedies
And here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll find in it:
For every healing plant in my grandfather’s Lost Book of Remedies, you’ll find several pictures that will help you identify it. You’ll also discover the little things you need to look for in order to be 100% sure you’ve got the right plant and not a lookalike.
This part goes extremely in depth so that people with no plant knowledge can use it to its full potential. I gathered medicinal plants for my grandpa when I was just 12. If I did it back then, I’m sure you can do it now too.
With hundreds of healing plants, I knew I had to find a way for people to quickly pinpoint the one they need. So first I grouped them by type and location.
If you’re at home, just open the “Backyard Weeds” chapter to find out what “medicines“ you’re growing around your yard without even realizing it.
You can get your hard cover copy HERE
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Would you like to know how the first settlers healed themselves and what plants they used to cure everything?
Then you really need this amazing book. It is called The Lost Ways and it contains all the knowledge of our forefathers.
From Ruff Simons, an old west history expert and former deputy, you’ll learn the techniques and methods used by the wise sheriffs from the frontiers to defend an entire village despite being outnumbered and outgunned by gangs of robbers and bandits, and how you can use their wisdom to defend your home against looters when you’ll be surrounded.
Native American ERIK BAINBRIDGE – who took part in the reconstruction of the native village of Kule Loklo in California, will show you how Native Americans build the subterranean roundhouse, an underground house that today will serve you as a storm shelter, a perfectly camouflaged hideout, or a bunker. It can easily shelter three to four families, so how will you feel if, when all hell breaks loose, you’ll be able to call all your loved ones and offer them guidance and shelter? Besides that, the subterranean roundhouse makes an awesome root cellar where you can keep all your food and water reserves year-round.
From Shannon Azares you’ll learn how sailors from the XVII century preserved water in their ships for months on end, even years and how you can use this method to preserve clean water for your family cost-free.
Mike Searson – who is a Firearm and Old West history expert – will show you what to do when there is no more ammo to be had, how people who wandered the West managed to hunt eight deer with six bullets, and why their supply of ammo never ran out. Remember the panic buying in the first half of 2013? That was nothing compared to what’s going to precede the collapse.
From Susan Morrow, an ex-science teacher and chemist, you’ll master “The Art of Poultice.” She says, “If you really explore the ingredients from which our forefathers made poultices, you’ll be totally surprised by the similarities with modern medicines.” Well…how would you feel in a crisis to be the only one from the group knowledgeable about this lost skill? When there are no more antibiotics, people will turn to you to save their ill children’s lives.
And believe it or not, this is not all…
Table Of Contents:
Making Your Own Beverages: Beer to Stronger Stuff
Ginger Beer: Making Soda the Old Fashioned Way
How North American Indians and Early Pioneers Made Pemmican
Spycraft: Military Correspondence During The 1700’s to 1900’s
Wild West Guns for SHTF and a Guide to Rolling Your Own Ammo
How Our Forefathers Built Their Sawmills, Grain Mills,and Stamping Mills
How Our Ancestors Made Herbal Poultice to Heal Their Wounds
What Our Ancestors Were Foraging For? or How to Wildcraft Your Table
How Our Ancestors Navigated Without Using a GPS System
How Our Forefathers Made Knives
How Our Forefathers Made Snow shoes for Survival
How North California Native Americans Built Their Semi-subterranean Roundhouses
Our Ancestors’Guide to Root Cellars
Good Old Fashioned Cooking on an Open Flame
Learning from Our Ancestors How to Preserve Water
Learning from Our Ancestors How to Take Care of Our Hygiene When There Isn’t Anything to Buy
How and Why I Prefer to Make Soap with Modern Ingredients
Temporarily Installing a Wood-Burning Stove during Emergencies
Making Traditional and Survival Bark Bread…….
Trapping in Winter for Beaver and Muskrat Just like Our Forefathers Did
How to Make a Smokehouse and Smoke Fish
Survival Lessons From The Donner Party
Get your paperback copy HERE
WHAT TO READ NEXT:
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HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN BACON (STEP BY STEP GUIDE)
A RETURN TO THE OLD PATHS: HOW TO MAKE PEMMICAN LIKE THE NATIVE AMERICANS
20 LOST RECIPES FROM THE PIONEERS: WHAT THEY COOKED ON THEIR JOURNEY WESTWARD
SEVEN CLASSIC GREAT DEPRESSION ERA RECIPES GRANDMA USED TO MAKE
POTTED MEAT: A LOST SKILL OF LONG TERM MEAT STORAGE
BACK TO BASICS: HOW TO MAKE AND PRESERVE LARD
THE BEST WAY TO STOCKPILE VEGETABLES OFF-GRID
OLD FASHIONED PRESERVING-GRANDPA’S RECIPE FOR CURED SMOKED HAM
HOW TO MAKE GUNPOWDER THE OLD FASHIONED WAY
SURVIVAL HERBAL RECIPES FROM OUR ANCESTORS
HOW TO PRESERVE MEAT FOR SURVIVAL LIKE OUR GRANDFATHERS
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES:
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