Teas of Native America Slide 39 of 50 Many different indigenous peoples of the world use teas as remedies for ailments. Often roots or leaves of a plant are steeped and boiled and are later ingested as a decoction.
Some plants used are sage, sagebrush, ferns, bayberry, teaberry, lilac, to name just a few.
Recipes for teas were often passed down through families. From years of experience, people could tell which plants and herbs healed, and reduced pain.