Herbal Remedies are Ancient, Sacred and deeply connected to Earth’s Intelligence.
Long before Pills and Prescriptions, our Grandmothers gathered Plants, brewed Teas and spoke to the Leaves. Each Plant has a Spirit, Purpose, and a unique Vibration that speaks directly to the Body, Mind and Soul.
Returning to Herbs invites us to slow down, listen to our Bodies and form new Relationships with Nature.
When you sip a warm Cup of Nettle, Cedar or Mint, you are absorbing the Earth’s Medicine. When you rub Calendula or Plantain onto your Skin, you are reminding your Cells of their Original Blueprint.
Many of us were disconnected from these Practices through Assimilation, Colonization or even modern Convenience, but the Wisdom lives on in the Land, in our Dreams and in our Bloodline.
Herbs help Cleanse the Liver, Nourish the Womb, open the Heart, and sharpen the Mind. They restore our trust in Nature and in the Divine design of the Body.
Let every Brew, Soak or Salve be made with Love, Prayer and Intention. Y
“I trust the Earth’s Medicine. My Body remembers how to Heal with the help of Herbs and Prayer.”
Boil Water and pour it over a handful of Cedar Leaves (or Mint, Lemon Balm, Nettle or Chamomile). Cover and let steep for 10 minutes.
As the Steam rises, breathe deeply through your Nose.
Speak aloud:
“Thank you, Cedar, for clearing my Spirit and calming my Mind.”
Then drink the Tea slowly, with presence and Gratitude.
“Creator, open my Heart to the Wisdom of the Plants.
Let me walk in Respect with the Earth.
Teach me to listen to the Leaves, Honor their Spirit and Heal with Humility and Trust.”
Choose one local or traditional Herb to learn about this week.
Research its Uses
Find or harvest it respectfully
Create a Tea, Infusion, or Salve
Journal what you Notice in your Body and Energy
Ask: What do I feel when I connect to this Plant? What is it Teaching me?
In many Indigenous Cultures, Herbs are seen as Relatives.
We give Tobacco or Thanks before picking/harvesting.
We never take more than we need.
Cedar, Sweetgrass, Sage and Tobacco are often called the Four Sacred Medicines.
Each one carries a sacred Purpose-to Cleanse, to call Spirit, to Purify and to Protect.
Ask your Elders or local Knowledge Keepers about your Nation’s specific Medicines.
In Ojibwe/Anishinaabemowin, the word for Medicine is "Mashkiki."
Journal: “What does Mashkiki mean to me today? Have I experienced its Power through a Plant before?”
Translate “Herbal Medicine” into your own Language or choose a Plant Word and write about it.