CTM Team, Author at Center for Traditional Medicine

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 by CTM Team

Yakima River flowing through dry golden hills in fall, Washington State, USA)

This post is a preview of “Yakama Women at the Longhouse, Part 1,” by Hailey Allen (Yakama). Centering Yakama women as carriers of medicine and ceremonial knowledge, the article explores how First Foods, land-based practices, and the metaphor of Huli (wind) sustain intergenerational continuity and cultural resilience within the Longhouse tradition.

February 19, 2026February 18, 2026 by CTM Team

Woman from South America collecting medicinal plants in the jungle for a sacred community ceremony.

This preview introduces “Bridging Worldviews,” an article examining the integration of Indigenous medicine into contemporary clinical practice. Drawing on Sámi tradition and global health policy, it advances a multifocal framework grounded in cultural safety and ethical collaboration.

February 20, 2026January 29, 2026 by CTM Team

Black-and-white botanical illustration of the iboga plant, showing its root, stem, leaves, and seed pods.

Ibogaine, derived from the iboga plant, has been used for centuries in West African healing traditions. This post explores its cultural origins, therapeutic potential for addiction, trauma and TBI, and the importance of clinical safety and respect for Indigenous knowledge and traditions.

February 20, 2026January 16, 2026 by CTM Team

Ayahuasca is an Amazonian sacred medicine with a long history of Indigenous use for healing and spiritual insight. This article explores its botanical origins, traditional practices, therapeutic research, ethical concerns, and the responsibilities surrounding its contemporary study.

January 2, 2026 by CTM Team

Night view of the Mixquic cemetery during the traditional celebration of the Day of the Dead)

An exploration of how death, grief, and mourning are experienced across religions and cultures, examining customs, protocols, and healing practices, and highlighting the ways people find comfort and restoration through support and ceremonial rites that revere the cycle of life.

February 20, 2026December 30, 2025 by CTM Team

Assorted fermented vegetables in glass jars, including kimchi, pickled peppers, and other probiotic-rich foods.

Fermentation is a time-honored practice used across traditional medicine systems to enhance digestion, nutrient absorption, and therapeutic effects of foods and herbs. This article explores research evidence on fermented foods, probiotics, and psychobiotics, alongside cultural knowledge and a practical herbal tepache recipe.

February 20, 2026November 14, 2025 by CTM Team

Indigenous elder teaching a young girl traditional weaving outdoors, illustrating intergenerational learning and cultural resilience

Explore how intergenerational trauma affects Indigenous communities, the biological imprint of historical trauma, and the transformative role of collective healing, cultural connection, and resilience across generations.

February 20, 2026November 14, 2025 by CTM Team

Discover how relational healing, oxytocin, and the tend-and-befriend stress response expand traditional biomedical models and support trauma recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being.

February 26, 2026August 28, 2025 by CTM Team

Traditional practices, such as drinking cinnamon tea, once helped protect against diabetes in Mexico; however, modern diets have shifted these traditions. Managing blood sugar is essential for well-being, and herbs such as ginseng, bitter melon, fenugreek, and neem continue to offer support, reflecting the wisdom of ancestral plant medicine.

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