Ch 1 Supplement: Native American Herbs

Question 1

What is boneset indicated for?

Answer 1

Fevers
Pain
As a mild anesthetic

Question 2

What is yellow spine thistle indicated for?

Answer 2

As an external wash for sores and burns

Question 3

What is artic willow indicated for?

Answer 3

Fevers

Pain releiver

Question 4

What is closed bottle gentian indicated for?

Answer 4

As a poultice for muscle pain and cramps

As an infusion for chills, headaches and general pain

Question 5

What is blue cohosh indicated for?

Answer 5

For menstrual pain
As a decoction for fevers
As a soak for rheumatic complaints

Question 6

Is boneset dangerous?

Answer 6

Yes, don’t be an asshole. Use only under supervision of a medical practitioner, not to be used if you don’t know what you are doing.

Question 7

What part of boneset is used?

Answer 7

Leaves and flowers

Question 8

What parts of the yellow spine thistle are used?

Answer 8

The entire plant

Question 9

What part of the arctic willow are used?

Answer 9

Twigs and flowers

Question 10

What parts of the closed bottle gentian are used?

Answer 10

Roots

Question 11

What part of the blue cohosh is used?

Answer 11

Roots only