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Laboratory research shows dandelion root extract killed more than 90% of colon cancer cells within 48 hours, while leaving healthy cells unharmed. The extract triggered multiple cell-death pathways, even in cancers lacking the tumor-suppressor gene p53. In mice, it also slowed tumor growth without toxicity. Scientists stress that findings are preliminary and human clinical trials are still needed.
DANDELION ROOT
Dandelion root helps with liver health (quadruples bile flow), helps fat metabolism, it's high in potassium, helps digestion, and it's a good coffee substitute. It helps to clear the lymph and blood of toxins as well. Great for acne, hormonal issues, constipation, brain fog, and so much more.
Best form: Tea or Decoction
For Tea: 1-2 tea bags per 8 ounces of boiling water. Can add milk and/or blackstrap molasses to improve taste and add more minerals
For Decoction: Use 4-5 Tablespoons of raw or roasted dandelion root per quart of water. Bring to a boil, and then simmer on low for at least 20 minutes. Strain, and you can drink the liquid. You can also add milk and molasses for taste and minerals if needed. Since this is stronger than tea, start with just 1/4 cup a day, but you can work up to 1-2 cups per day.

Hollywood is mourning the loss of legendary actor Graham Greene. His close friend and co-star Gil Birmingham shared a heartbreaking tribute that shows just how much he respected and loved him.
Although they never appeared together in Yellowstone, their bond and collaborations in other projects left a lasting mark.

Medicinal Plants in Native American Healing Traditions
For centuries, Native American tribes have used the healing power of medicinal plants to treat illness, support spiritual growth, and maintain harmony between body, mind, and spirit. Their deep respect for nature gave rise to a rich tradition of plant-based medicine—an intricate system passed down orally from generation to generation.
The Role of Plants in Native American Medicine
In Native American cultures, plants were not just medicine—they were seen as sacred gifts from Mother Earth. Each plant had a spirit, a purpose, and a relationship with the people. Medicine men and women (also called shamans or healers) developed deep knowledge about the use of local herbs for everything from wound care to respiratory ailments to emotional healing.
Healing was never just physical. Many plants were used in ceremonies, purification rituals, or prayers, integrating mind and spirit into the healing process.
10 Important Native American Medicinal Plants
Here are some of the most commonly used and respected plants:
Sage (Salvia spp.)
Uses: Purification, cleansing negative energy, colds, flu.
Spiritual role: Burned as incense (smudging) in healing rituals.
Sweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata)
Uses: Attracting positive spirits and energy.
Spiritual role: Braided and burned to invite good energy after sage clears negativity.
Cedar (Thuja spp.)
Uses: Coughs, fevers, purifying spaces.
Spiritual role: Burned or brewed as tea during ceremonies.
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Uses: Wound healing, blood clotting, insect bites.
Method: Crushed into a poultice or made into tea.
Willow Bark (Salix spp.)
Uses: Pain relief, inflammation (natural source of salicylic acid – like aspirin).
Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea)
Uses: Boosting immune system, treating infections, sore throats.
To***co (Nicotiana spp.)
Spiritual use only: Used in prayer, not typically for physical healing. A sacred offering to spirits or ancestors.
Juniper (Juniperus spp.)
Uses: Digestive issues, joint pain, respiratory problems.
Method: Berries eaten or boiled; needles used in smudging.
Mullein (Verbascum thapsus)
Uses: Lung health, coughs, congestion.
Preparation: Tea from dried leaves or flowers.
Devil’s Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
Uses: Arthritis, pain, inflammation.
Not native to North America, but adopted by some tribes via trade.

The Native American ritual of “smudging” or burning sage to clear the air of “bad energy” turns out to ward away more than just “negative vibes.”
A recent study showed burning the herb in a room for an hour reduced the number of airborne bacteria by a whopping 94%.
The room remained almost entirely disinfected for over 24 hours, and seven strains of disease-causing bacteria previously present in the room still could not be detected 30 days later.
”We have demonstrated that using medicinal smoke it is possible to completely eliminate diverse plant and human pathogenic bacteria of the air within confined space,” wrote the study’s authors, from the National Botanical Research Institute in India.
Sage is also used in herbal medicine internally as a powerful antiseptic and anti-inflammatory.
The smoke created by burning the plant is also used as an insect repellent.
So instead of an expensive air purifier, you might try sage instead! Also, open the curtains. Another study has shown sunlight to be another excellent disinfectant.