The Bitter Medicines
A collection of the primary tonic and metabolic-regulating plants of the High Plains, including Sage, Monarda, and Yarrow.
The Taste of Medicine
In traditional Plains pharmacology, ‘bitter’ is often synonymous with ‘medicine.’ These plants were used to stimulate digestion, clear the respiratory tract, and regulate the liver and gallbladder.
Key Species in this Collection
The plants in this group share high concentrations of terpenes and volatile oils that trigger the body’s natural defense and cleansing mechanisms. White Sage (Artemisia ludoviciana) and Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) are foundational to this category.