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Welcome
to Realm of the White Wolf!!!!!
The
links on this page will
take you several places
which I hope you enjoy.
The Native Americans used
Herbal Remedies as cures
for ailments
and they were made with
items found in nature.
I hope you find something
here that will be of use
to you.
Please remember that before
you try one of these
to check with your doctor
first and if the ailment
persists
to seek medical help.
I will introduce you to
Totem Power Stones.
I will tell you about
crystals and the crystal
connection dealing with
chakras of the body
These are Herbal Remedies
for every stage of life.
These come from a book
titled "American
Indian Healing Arts, herbs,
rituals and remedies for
every stage of life"
by E. Barrie Kavasch and
Karen Baar
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These pages will be something
different. I am going
to try to bring you pages
with some herbs,
and remedies for every
season of life. These
are brought to you from
a wonderful book I have,
called "American Indian
Healing Arts" by E. Barrie
Kavasch and Karen Baar.
The Indians were well
noted for their herbal
remedies and healing skills.
If any of you have ones
of your own that are Natural,
please let me know and
I will add them here.
Also I will bring you
several other things about
Native Americans
and their
becoming closer to their
Native Mother Earth and
Father Sky.
Please be patient as this
page may take time to
grow.
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American
Indians used honey or maple
syrup to treat a variety
of babies' needs.
If an
infant was cranky, they
placed a small amount on
her lips
or tongue to calm
and nourish her. Alternatively,
they might give irritable
infant mildly sweetened
water or particular herbal
teas to pacify her and help
her sleep.
NOTE:
Raw honey should NOT be
given internally to infants
or babies
in their first
year out of concern for
health problems
such as
allergic reactions or the
possibility of infection.
Also and most important:
these are remedies used
by Native Americans,
they
knew what to look for and
how to use it, please if
something
serious is suspected
seek the advice of a doctor.
Also please DO NOT go out
into the woods to gather
your herbs
or other things
for the remedies, seek out
a reputable organic grocery
or farm that can help you.
The Native Americans used
Earth Remedies for all stages
of life.
For babies and infants:
What follows are recipes
based on American Indian
practices.
In addition to
treating a variety of ailments,
you can use these light
skin preparations and herbal
tea washes while massaging
your baby.
Gently massage
the infant's chest and abdomen
as well as the back,
buttocks,
arms and legs to promote
good circulation and stimulate
good muscle tone and development.
At the end of each day bathe
your infant
with pure, clean
water to remove any residue
from these treatments.
After
drying, dust your child
with a clean herbal powder.
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Earth
Mother Herbal Powder
Like parents today, many
Indian mothers used massage
to naturally
bond with
their children and to
exercise their babies
after many hours
spend
in their cradleboard.
They often used protective
powders like this one
as part of the process.
You can also use this
mild powder both to keep
creases
and other moist
areas of your baby's skin
dry and to soothe the
irritation from lingering
rashes. It is especially
useful when you put
it
on your baby's bottom,
under his arms, or in
other spots where heat
rash flares up.
Sage is
a purifier and it also
adds a light fragrance.
Use the powder by lightly
sprinkling it onto the
baby's skin and gently
rubbing it in.
Combine:
2 c. of fine cornstarch
1/4 c. of fine ground sage
Blend well.
Cover and store in a small,
clean jar.
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Dry-Roasted
Cornmeal Talc
Here is an alternative
to cornstarch powder that
you can also use
as a
skin treatment and to
absorb moisture. It's
best to make
this frequently-once
or twice a week-so that
is stays fresh. It’s easy
to do.
Roast 1 to 2 c. of fine
cornmeal on top of the
stove in a clean,
dry
skillet, shaking frequently
to prevent burning.
Or spread the cornmeal
on a clean cookie sheet
and roast at 325
for about
15 mins. Or less. The
cornmeal is done when
it becomes light brown
or honey colored. Store
in an airtight container.
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Strawberry/Raspberry
Leaf Tea
This herbal tea and its
variations are mild and
can be used,
in moderation
for infants. Massage any
of them onto your baby'’
gums to ease teething
pains. If you're nursing,
you can use
the tea as
a digestive aid. And if
your baby is colicky or
has diarrhea
drink some
yourself and give the
baby some, lukewarm, a
small spoonful at a time.
Strawberry/Raspberry leaf
tea also makes a pleasant,
mild skin wash for infants.
To treat scalp irritations
such as cradle cap,
use
this tea, with a small
amount of honey added,
once or twice a day.
Lightly
sprinkle the tea on your
child's head and gently
rub it in.
Leave on for
ten minutes to half an
hour then rinse with plain
water or
unsweetened tea
to lubricate the skin
and wash away any stickiness.
In a clean port, pour
the boiling water over
the herbs.
Cover and steep
for five minutes or more.
Strain and use as needed,
warm or chilled: add maple
syrup to sweeten, if desired.
Variation: Use 1/8 c.
to 1/4 c. dried mint leaves
for a cooling analgesic
effect.
Variation: Use 1/8 c.
fresh or 1 Tbs. Dried
slippery elm bark or willow
bark.
When made into a
light tea, the smooth
young inner bark of these
trees
is a good pain reliever:
rubbed on the skin, it
relieves heat or diaper
rash.
To make one pot:
1/2 c. fresh raspberry and/
or strawberry leaves,
or 1/4 c. dried
16 oz. Boiling water
NOTE:
If you are picking your
own, be sure to select
clean, nonmildewed,
healthy
leaves that you know have
no been sprayed or otherwise
polluted.
Never pick from
plants growing by the
roadside.
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Honey-Water Lotion
This is a soothing lotion
that calms burns and rashes;
it is also antibacterial.
But is should not be used
on highly sensitive skin
or where there are open
wounds. Apply the lotion
on the skin,
as needed,
one tablespoonful at a
time, and gently massage
it in.
For diaper rash,
use some with each diaper
change;
if your child
has highly sensitive skin,
use it only once a day.
You can also use this
lotion to treat digestive
problems by
applying it
to the baby's abdomen
and softly
massaging clockwise
and then counter-clockwise.
MAKE THIS LOTION WHEN
YOU NEED IT; IT DOESN’T
STORE WELL
Melt the honey in hot
water along with the bee
propolis and lemon juice.
Stir until thoroughly
blended and dissolved.
Pour into a sterile 8
oz. Bottle or jar.
Variation: For
diaper rash, substitute
black tea or green tea
for the liquid.
Their
tannins will calm the
inflammation.
1 Tbs. Natural honey
1 c. strawberry/raspberry
tea or plain hot water
1 tsp. Bee propolis (optional)
1/2 tsp. Lemon juice (optional-it
adds a cleansing benefit)
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