EPISODE · Jun 17, 2025 · 14 MIN
Native American Medicine - Part Two
from Dr. History's Tales of the Old West · host Dr. Ken Turner
The medicine man or Shaman was honored and respected second only to the chief, and sometimes was the chief. Some women were allowed to become shamans. It took seven years to become a shaman in the Blackfeet tribe. Herbs played a huge part for the shaman. There were at least 138 species of plants used for medicine and food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The medicine man or Shaman was honored and respected second only to the chief, and sometimes was the chief. Some women were allowed to become shamans. It took seven years to become a shaman in the Blackfeet tribe. Herbs played a huge part for the shaman. There were at least 138 species of plants used for medicine and food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Native American Medicine - Part Two
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