Middle and East Ancient Medicine
This flower is widely known for its use in teas that are said to alleviate anxiety and help a person relax before bed.
What is Chamomile?
One of the four core spiritual medicines of Native American culture. This plant requires you to be 21 years of age to purchase it in the United States
What is Tobacco?
One of the Ayurvedic practices involves inserting fine needles into specific points on the skin or other techniques into specific points to restore balance and encourage the body to heal itself.
What is Acupuncture?
Its prescription balances the body’s Yin and Yang.
What is Chinese herbal medicine?
A type of traditional healer that administers herbal remedies.
What is a herbalist?
This Middle Eastern spice was though to have inflammatory properties and is the most abundant spice in today's Iran.
What is Saffron?
This key responsibility is given to someone who acts as a bridge between humans and spirits in Native American culture and is an instrumental figure in Native American Medicinal healing.
What is a Shamen?
These four things are balanced for optimal health.
What is body, mind, spirit, and the environment?
(2 out of 4 correct answers are acceptable)
It is the vital force that flows through the body.
What is Qi?
This fruit is indigenous to West Africa and is commonly recommended to pregnant women to help control blood sugar and assist with less painful childbirth. It is rich in magnesium, fiber, and vitamin C.
What is okra?
What is medical astrology?
This plant, now used for treating sunburns, was traditionally used by Native Americans as a means to protect against being out in the sun.
What is Aloe?
This food source helps with motion or airsickness, improving digestion, and promoting joint health.
What is Ginger?
It is a leafy plant whose root is commonly used to help reduce the body’s stress and help the body process alcohol.
What is Red Ginseng Root?
The practice of abstaining from eating unhealthy foods and drinks for a period of time to purge toxins and bad energy from the body.
What is a detox?
This Ancient civilization was known for practicing incarnations and spells as a form of medicine.
What is Sumerians?
Due to the loss of their culture, and colonialism, this chronic disease, virtually unheard of in Native Americans prior, now negatively impacts a large fraction of many tribes.
What is Diabetes?
According to the Ayurvedic practice, disease is due to an imbalance or stress in a person’s _____.
What is Consciousness?
This food can help regulate blood sugar levels in pre-diabetics and diabetics alike.
What is Cinnamon?
This could be found burning at religious ceremonies in Ancient Egypt. Today it is used for aromatherapy, meditation, and even as insect repellent.
What are incense sticks?
This is the most extensive and best preserved record of ancient Egyptian medicine.
What is Ebers Papyrus?
This herb is found in nature, serves as the natural form of aspirin, and is used in Native American Medicine to relieve pain and soreness.
What is Willow Tree Bark?
It is used to reduce the risk of heart disease by lowering levels of blood fats and cholesterol. It has antibiotics and antivirals which can be used to fight colds, sinusitis, and other respiratory infections.
What is Garlic?
This spice is often consumed for its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and digestive health properties.
What is Tumeric?
A person who conducts healing ceremonies without using traditional medicines or physical methods.
What is a Spiritual Healer