We talk a lot about smudging and the benefits of using sacred medicines to smudge,
but have you ever heard of the other ways you can use sacred medicines? There are actually
tons of ways besides smudging to use the sacred medicines. Keep watching for ways to use the
sacred medicines and soaks, drinks and more. Hi there. I'm Mallory. Welcome back to the
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Although there are many different teachings depending on the specific tribe or nation that
you're learning from, one thing is truly universe. The sacred medicines are incredibly important
and significant throughout indigenous cultures. The sacred medicines have
many different uses from being used in ceremonies, to making drinks,
smudging and even being used in baths. If you've never heard of the sacred medicines
or if you have, but you'd like a better of their meaning or significance,
check out our video sacred Medicines sage cedar, tobacco, and sweetgrass to get started.
Using the sacred medicines in different ways can help you incorporate them into your everyday life,
allowing you to regularly reap the benefits of each of these sacred gifts. In this video,
we'll cover four ways that you can use the sacred medicines in ways other than
smudging. Each sacred medicine has a unique significance, set of uses and range of benefits.
Now, let's talk about each sacred medicine. Now, how do you use the first sacred medicine, tobacco?
Tobacco is very sacred in the indigenous culture because it was the first plant to be given by the
creator so that we could communicate with the spirit world. Tobacco can be used in prayer,
consultation, as a way to seek advice from an elder and in sacrifice. Tobacco can be used as an
offering in a sacred fire as well. Tobacco is most often used as an offering for gratitude or thanks.
For example, to thank an elder, healer or medicine person, you might offer tobacco to communicate
that you're thankful and ready to receive what they are going to teach you. To thank a spirit,
animal or plant you might offer tobacco prior to communicating with a spirit or harvesting a plant.
This establishes your intentions and offers thanks to that spiritual being. Tobacco is considered the
most sacred and using it as an offering has been part of the indigenous culture for centuries.
Now, onto our second sacred medicine, sage. Now, how do we use sage? The second sacred medicine is
sage and you've probably heard of this one before. One of the most common uses of white sage is for
smudging, but there are other ways to use sage as well. Desert sage has been scientifically proven
to have healing properties because it contains natural antioxidants that protect cells from
toxins and organisms in the environment that cause infections. It is antifungal and an antiseptic.
The healing properties found in sage can be activated through smudging in balms
or in medicines, or even simply by keeping the plant nearby. Depending on the culture,
sage might also be used in medicine pouches, spreading on the floor of sweat lodges or
used toward off bad spirits. You can also use it as a way to heal and purify people and houses.
Sage has so much to offer us. It's no wonder why it is considered
so sacred among all indigenous people. How have you used the sacred medicines before?
Please share with us in the comments below. Now, that we've covered the first two sacred
medicines, let's talk about the final two sacred medicines, sweetgrass and cedar. They each have
unique uses as well. So how do we use the third sacred medicine, sweetgrass? Sweetgrass has a
wide variety of uses. It has calming properties, but it also has many practical uses as well.
Sweetgrass is often used for its strength by braiding it into bowls, baskets and other items.
It is also used in dance wear and traditional regalia in certain indigenous communities.
Not only that, sweetgrass has a sweet vanilla-like scent, that's where it gets its name from. So it
has a few aromatic and calming proper as well. Sweetgrass might be used in the car
as an air freshener or in your home to produce a calming effect. Sweetgrass also offers protection,
which is why it's popular to put it in your cars to keep you safe during your travels.
Now onto our fourth and final sacred medicine, cedar. Much like sweetgrass,
cedar is also known as one of the protection medicines.
Many people use cedar in their shoes or moccasins to ensure a safe journey on their travels.
Some people play cedar on the ground around them to protect themself, especially during a powwow
or sweat lodge ceremony. Some people eat even take cedar baths when they're looking for protection.
It has unique properties that make it ideal for boiling in water. This can be used for baths for
newborns or even newly deceased people. For any person, a cedar bath offers mental, spiritual
and physical purification. Cedar is a very sturdy, so it can even be made into furniture,
boxes, or trunks. Many people keep sacred or handmade items in cedar boxes for protection.
Lastly, cedar is also an amazing source of vitamin C. It can be made into tea to reduce fevers,
symptoms of chest colds or even the flu. If you're curious how to make your own cedar
tea, check out our video right here on how to make cedar tea.
If you're stuck on what exact sacred medicine you should use while you're smudging,
then check out our video right here Which Sacred Medicine Should I Use?This will
help you get a better understanding of the best medicine for you for smudging
depending on the benefits that you're looking for. While it's common to use the sacred medicine for
smudging, there are uses that go far beyond that. These are just a few of the many ways
that the sacred medicines can be used in your daily life. The more you incorporate them
into to your routine, the more these benefits you will gain each and every day improving
your health, your journey, and your life. If you're curious to learn more about smudging
with sacred medicines, you can download our free smudging guide at the link in the comments.
Now that you've watched this video, what way are you hoping to try out using the sacred medicines?
Please share with us in the comments below. Thank you so much for watching,
guys. I hope you have a wonderful day and we'll see you next time.