NATIVE AMERICAN MEDICAL SYMBOLS

Spirit of Eagles Medicine Wheel, by Chholing Taha, 2010 (Credit: National Library of Medicine (NLM))

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Aerial view of Medicine Wheel National Monument, Wyoming, 2002 (Credit:
National Library of Medicine (NLM))

This type of medicine wheel was used by generations of various Native American tribes for health and healing.

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Soapstone Navajo Indian eagle sculpture, 2004 (Credit: National Library of
Medicine (NLM))

“The eagle represents the vision, insight, leadership, healing, and wisdom
needed to overcome health and life issues.”

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