NATIVE AMERICAN HERBAL MEDICINES NAMES AND USES
Some plants were far more important than others. The conifers (including juniper and yew which actually have berries rather than cones) were used to treat colds, wounds, inflammations, burns, sore eyes, rheumatism, headaches and insect bites. Willow bark was extensively used for fever and pain. Cherry bark was widely used as a sedative. Yarrow, milkweed, …