The Herbal Code (8-in-1 Book)

Mikka Todachine

The Herbal Code: Native American Herbalist Bible 8 in 1

Comprehensive Guide To Heal Naturally & Regain Vitality with Plant Remedies. Growing Medicine for Families (Beginner’s Herbology Apothecary)

Copyright © 2022 by Mikka Todachine

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Contents

Introduction

Book 1: Discovering Native American Herbalist Medicine

Benefits of Herbalism

The Holistic Approach: The Only One That Works in the Long-Run

Native American Traditions

Book 2: Grow Your Herbs and End Medical Debt

Herb Quality

Buying

Wild Picking

You Grow, Girl!

Storing Herbs

Book 3: All You Need to Know About Prepping & Storing Herbs

Tools

Teas

Infusions

Decoctions

Syrups

Ointments

Salves

Tinctures

Capsules

Baths

Dosage

Book 4: The #1 Herbalist Encyclopedia

The 8 Most Powerful Herbs

24 Prevalent Native American Herbs

5 Delicious Edible Herbs

5 Savory Aromatic Herbs

7 Dangerous Herbs You Must Avoid At All Costs

Book 5: For Every Illness There Is A Herb

The Immune System

The Cardiovascular System

The Digestive System

The Respiratory System

Diabetes

Aches and Pains

Arthritis

Sleeping Disorders

Allergies

Infections (Bacterial, Fungal, and Viral)

Book 6: Nature’s Key to be Stress-Free

Conventional Drugs For Mental Disorders

Why Herbs?

ADHD

Anxiety

Bipolar Disorder

Depression

Memory Loss

Stress

Book 7: Herbalist Handbook To Raise Healthy Children

The Risks of Medicine in Children

The Efficacy of Using Herbal Remedies for Children

Let’s Discuss Dosage

Precautions

Pre-Pregnancy Herbs to Increase Fertility

Remedies for Early Pregnancy

Remedies to Prepare for Labor

Remedies for Babies 0—2 Months Old

Remedies for Babies 2—12 Months Old

Remedies for 1—5 Years Old Child

Remedies for 6—12 years Old Child

Herbal Drops

Limited Edition Bonus: +45 Herbal Recipes Anyone Can Make

Fun and Yummy Herbal Recipes for Kids

Conclusion

Legal Disclaimer

Introduction

Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it, such that whatever he does to the web, he does to himself.

Fauna, flora, climate, you name it. Native Americans looked upon each aspect of nature as a family member. They devoted their lives to holding all aspects of the natural environment in the highest regard. Their discovery of ways to live in harmony with Mother Earth had given birth to a creed born out of respect. Whenever a bear was killed, for example, Native Americans would make a necklace of its claws to honor the animal’s courage and strength. When they hunted animals, they left small pouches of tobacco as gratitude to Mother Earth.

This behavior extended to plants as well, both for food and medicine. They always handled them with the utmost respect; the failure to do so would lead to bad luck and illnesses.

Just as nature was their source of food and shelter, it was also their pharmacy. Native Americans knew the names and properties of hundreds of herbs, healing plants, and grasses. Rather than forcing the body to act in a certain way—such as modern medicine does— healers believed the best remedies are those that empower the body to take care of itself.

Fast-forward to today, modern medicine has made significant scientific strides in all treatment areas, from mental disorders to chronic conditions. However, there is a remarkable downside to conventional medicine. We’re talking about unwanted side-effects, complications in case of adverse reactions, skyrocketing costs of drugs, like insulin, which people rely on every day, and the continuous physical toll on your organs such as the liver and kidneys. Drug-induced diseases have become so widespread that there’s now a medical term for them—iatrogenic diseases.

In providing short-term relief, modern medicine has affected us with long-term side effects. Some of these chemical compounds are so new and experimental that we don’t even know what their long-term effects will be and in what ways they are damaging our bodies as we speak.

When a pill taken for immediate pain relief can cause a lifelong complication in the form of addiction, it is time to reevaluate. How much good is modern medicine doing us? How much is it affecting us negatively as individual people? What about society as a whole?

It is unfair that a person should go into medical debt just to afford the luxury of living healthily.

It is barbaric that each year more than 128,000 people die from adverse reactions to legally prescribed drugs, making modern medicine the fourth leading cause of death among Americans.

It is unreasonable that medical insurance, the cost of drugs, and medical expenses like consultation fees, make something as essential as healthcare unaffordable.

These are just some of the reasons why I undertook this venture. I wanted to make Native American herbalism accessible to all readers so that they can equip themselves with the necessary knowledge, heal naturally, and regain vitality with effective plant remedies.

This beginner’s apothecary and herbal manual will serve as your guide as you learn about the traditions, culture, and pharmaceutical recipes that will enable you to live a long, spiritual, and healthy life.

The Navajo culture, the second most populous of all Native American people in the United States, is an integral part of my identity. I was raised surrounded by Native American rituals and traditions, with nature permanently close at hand to interact with and learn from. However, it wasn’t until my grandmother, the family healer, passed away that I decided to reconnect with my roots and delve deeper into indigenous medicine.

For the last five years, I have been conducting research in herbalism. But previously, I studied Botany and Apothecary in an academic capacity. When I needed help in my life, plants came to my rescue. Natural medicine was there by my side when I dealt with depression after my grandmother’s death. It was there when I was facing fertility problems during my first pregnancy. In a way, this book is me paying the debt of gratitude to herbalism and how it has positively changed my life. I hope, with this, you can change yours as well.

I traveled all across the United States to different tribes in different states to learn about their practices and compare them with others, perfecting my own remedies that I’ve presented in this book. In my travels, I also practiced wild picking and foraging.

My passion for holistic nutrition and natural medicine has prompted me to write this book so that I may share my knowledge with you to help you attain optimal health.

By the time you are finished reading this book, you will have a deep understanding of:

How Native Americans implemented herbs and spiritualism in their life and why these are better than conventional medicine.

How to source, craft, forage, and store herbs.

How to use the right tools and techniques for teas, infusions, syrups, ointments, salves, pills, capsules, and baths derived from Native American herbs.

What medicinal herbs are and how to use them with the Comprehensive Herbal Encyclopedia featuring interactive colored pictures!

How you can use Native American herbal remedies for common ailments, including diabetic, cardiovascular, respiratory, and digestive issues, as well as cancer prevention, anti-aging, and dermatological treatments.

How you can treat mental health illnesses through herbal remedies, touching upon disorders and illnesses, such as ADHD, stress, anxiety, depression, and memory loss.

How you can use herbal treatments for your children, divided by age range, from newborn to adolescence. I will also touch upon fertility problems and how to treat them.

As a Bonus Book, there will be delicious herbal step-by-step recipes for the entire family to try!

I believe in equipping people with the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to make them self-sufficient herbalists. You will soon be free of the clutches of needlessly expensive healthcare by following a natural, safe, and holistic approach.

Book 1: Discovering Native American Herbalist Medicine

Did you know that over 200 botanicals that are currently being used in pharmaceuticals originated from Native Americans? Its popularity is growing exponentially as people start learning the endless benefits of practicing herbalism. And it is time you do too!

Have you ever wondered where it all originated? According to archeologists, Native American tribes have lived in North America for over 150,000 years. Their ancestors arrived in the North American Territory from Asia, walking through the landmass of Beringia, which is now underwater. Over time, they settled slowly into different parts of the continent, forming their tribes, languages, and traditions. While some lived in deserts, others established themselves on coastlines, grassy meadows, highlands, and other landscapes. They stayed connected through intricate trading systems which mutually benefited each group. All those years of adaptation, moving, and learning allowed them to become creative and resourceful when looking for solutions to their problems, and among these answers, they found the art of healing.

However, how did they learn to treat illnesses? Native Americans were very attentive to their surroundings; they used their environment to learn how to survive. They had to. Injuries from hunting, rashes, irritations from insects and weeds, easily contagious diseases, and everyday illnesses were common. So they started paying attention to animals and how they behaved when sick and studied what they ate during times of sickness: wild herbs. This attention changed from the animals to investigating the plants responsible for boosting health.

Thrilled by the discovery, American Indians developed and perfected healing methods for their human illnesses with the herbs around them. Herbal remedies and their uses were passed on from generation to generation through word of mouth.

Just like classic fairy tales: while some kids listened to how the three little pigs built their homes, I would listen mesmerized by my grandmother’s healing stories from when she was our tribe’s healer.

When Europeans arrived in America, they were intrigued by their rituals and customs for healing. Even though colonizers had some knowledge about herbs from back home, it was trivial compared to Native Americans’ wisdom. The wild native herbs were nowhere to be found in Europe. Nevertheless, their curiosity was soon overthrown by fear and a sense of threat. Think about it: Imagine arriving in a new country, ready to settle in and get loads of gold, to find strange ceremonies, people talking to spirits, and creatures with colorful masks in an unknown language; it must have been pretty disturbing for them.

Fast-forward thousands of years and Native American Healing Practices are being used worldwide to treat almost every illness. As Mourning Dove Salish once said,

Everything on Earth has a purpose, every disease an herb to cure it, and every person a mission. This is the Indian theory of existence.

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Benefits of Herbalism

Why is everyone so interested in herbalism, though? I am sure you’ve heard people say this several times. "It is just a