Many Native tribes in North America use sweetgrass in prayer, smudging or purifying ceremonies and consider it a sacred plant.

When sweetgrass is burned, prayers, thoughts and wishes rise with the smoke to the creator who will hear them.

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Harvesting Sweetgrass

White sage: Named the best herb for protection and purification during smudging. White sage is known for its antibacterial properties as well as the

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