Ancient Healing Remedies That Actually Work

Lisette Marie

21. Pine Resin: Forest Medicine for the Skin

Yellow amber drop of resin close-up on a conifer tree. Photo Credit: Envato @didesign

Used by Indigenous peoples across North America and ancient Baltic cultures alike, pine resin was the original wound sealant. Antibacterial, antifungal, and naturally sticky, it was applied directly to cuts, boils, and infections—both as a barrier and a treatment. Pine resin salves are making a comeback today for healing skin conditions, with lab research confirming its antiseptic and regenerative properties. Beyond the science, there’s something deeply grounding about tree medicine: the idea that towering pines offer protection not just from the elements—but from pathogens, too.

22. Bone Broth: Ancient Elixir for Modern Guts

Boiled bone and broth. Photo Credit: Envato @esindeniz

Long before collagen powders and gut-healing protocols, bone broth was a global staple—from Chinese tonics to Jewish penicillin (chicken soup). Simmering bones for hours releases gelatin, minerals, and amino acids like glycine and proline—compounds essential for joint, skin, and digestive health. Ancient cultures believed this broth could “warm the marrow” and restore life force. Today, dietitians recommend bone broth for leaky gut, post-illness recovery, and even sleep support. It’s slow food with staying power—a timeless remedy brewed not just for comfort, but for true healing from the inside out.

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21. Pine Resin: Forest Medicine for the Skin

22. Bone Broth: Ancient Elixir for Modern Guts

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