Devil's Club (Oplopanax horridus) is a plant native to the Pacific Northwest and has been used in traditional medicine by various Indigenous peoples. Its use as a support for abuse and trauma is rooted primarily in traditional and ceremonial practices. Among some Indigenous groups, Devil's Club has been considered a powerful spiritual and protective plant. It has been used in smudging, bathing, and other rituals aimed at purification, protection, and the healing of emotional or spiritual wounds, which can include the effects of abuse and trauma. The plant is sometimes seen as a guardian or as having the power to ward off negative energies, and its use in these contexts is passed down through oral tradition and cultural teachings.

However, there is little to no scientific evidence supporting the use of Devil's Club specifically for the treatment of psychological trauma or the aftermath of abuse. Research on Devil's Club has focused on its possible antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antihyperglycemic properties, but not on mental health or trauma recovery. Therefore, while it holds significant cultural and spiritual importance in traditional healing systems, its use for abuse and trauma is not validated by scientific studies.