A blessing blend of the 3 sacred relatives of this region. SD grown and harvested Sweetgrass, Sage and Cedar Leaf. Burn together to invite peace and good medicine.
.5 oz. Sealed Kraft Compostable Pouch
Sweetgrass is a sacred plant for many Native American tribes across North America.Hierochloe odorata is a fragrant grass with a sweet, vanilla-like scent. It's often braided into long strands for ceremonial use and has important cultural significance.
Sweetgrass is burned as a smudge, similar to sage, for purification, cleansing and to attract positive energy and spirits.It's also used in prayers and ceremonies to connect with the spiritual world and honor ancestors.
Sweetgrass is sometimes offered as a gift or used in sacred bundles.It's also used in traditional crafts like basket weaving.
Sweetgrass is a sacred plant with spiritual power. It's important to treat sweetgrass with respect and use it in a good way.
Prairie sage, also known as prairie sagewort (Artemisia ludoviciana), is a plant with a rich history of use by Native American tribes. It's important to distinguish it from the culinary sage we commonly use (Salvia officinalis), as they belong to different plant families and have different properties.
Prairie sage is a shrubby plant with silvery-green leaves and small, yellowish flowers. It's known for its strong, distinctive aroma. It's native to the prairies and plains of North America, particularly in the central and western regions.
Prairie sage is considered a sacred herb by many Native American tribes. It's used in smudging ceremonies for purification, cleansing, and to create a sacred space.
Western Red Cedar (Thuja plicata) holds a significant place in the traditions and daily life of many Native American tribes, particularly those from the Pacific Northwest coast. It's often referred to as the "tree of life" due to its versatility and importance.
Cedar branches are offered as a gift and are burned for purification ceremonies and to cleanse spaces.
Cultural Significance
Respect
Western Red Cedar is highly revered, and its harvesting is accompanied by ceremonies and prayers.
Symbolism
The tree symbolizes strength, longevity, and connection to the spirit world.
Important Considerations:
Sweetgrass is often a wild-harvested plant, and overharvesting is a concern. It's crucial to obtain sweetgrass from reputable sources that practice sustainable harvesting methods. Our Sweetgrass is grown chemical free and hand tended and harvested on our active homestead, Sweetgrass Farm in SESD.
Prairie sage is a wild-harvested plant, and overharvesting can be a concern. It's crucial to obtain prairie sage from reputable sources that practice sustainable harvesting methods. Our Sage is grown chemical free and hand tended and harvested on our active homestead, Sweetgrass Farm in SESD.
Western Red Cedar is a slow-growing tree, and overharvesting can be a concern. It's crucial to obtain cedar from reputable sources that practice sustainable harvesting methods. Our Cedar is grown in SESD on our active homestead, Sweetgrass Farm. We also received hand harvested Cedar from the PNW from trusted Native American families.
Sweetgrass, Prairie Sage and Western Red Cedar Leaf are sacred herbs in many Native American cultures. It's important to use them respectfully and in accordance with traditional practices.