Botanical Basics
Botanical Benefits:Of course, plants have been used for thousands of years as a fundamental ingredient for health, happiness, patience, and wisdom. Now, plants of all kinds are gaining attention in the West for the various health benefits they can provide, such as encouraging weight loss, lowering cholesterol, and reducing the risk of heart disease and cancer. Our ancestors used many herbs for health and passed the wisdom down from generation to generation. Now, everyone can benefit from these natural miracles!
Botanical Cautions:Much information about herbs on our website is provided for historical background and educational purposes. According to our Native American ancestors, many of these plants have beneficial medicinal properties when used in certain ways. However, some of these plants might be harmful when used inappropriately. We provide these plants as a service to those of you who have a legitimate need for them. We know they can be really hard to find. While burning sage and sweetgrass for purification purposes can be done safely by just about anyone, making medicines to ingest or smoke is an entirely different matter. PLEASE use common sense and be responsible when using botanical herbs. We cannot be responsible for any ill effect caused by inappropriate use of these plants. When making your own combinations or using them outside of our recommendations, we strongly urge you to seek the assistance of knowledgeable people before using some of these plants. |