Indigenous herbs like sage, sweetgrass, and cedar have been used for centuries in Native cultures for their healing, spiritual, and ceremonial purposes. These plants hold deep cultural significance, offering medicinal properties and a connection to the land and ancestors. In this post, we’ll explore the traditional uses and benefits of these sacred herbs, highlighting their […]
The word “abalone” originates from North American Indian tribes, reflecting its significant place in their cultures. Abalone (ab-ah-LOW-nee), a large marine gastropod mollusk, is found in the cold waters of regions like New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan, and the west coast of North America. Its global distribution across various cultures explains its many names, […]
SweetGrass is proud to offer sage from Magic Star sage, a Cherokee-owned business from Sacramento, California. Owner Narey Keomorakoth founded the business in 1998. Keomorakoth started the business because she wanted to share the plant medicine and its blessings. She and her family began harvesting sage on their five acres of land in Northern California. From cutting the fresh plants to handcrafting and tying the […]
SweetGrass Trading Company honored local graduates of Winnebago High School with small gifts of white sage, a Tanka bison bar and congratulatory letters. Forty-one students graduated from Winnebago High on Sunday, May 16. The last year has been difficult for many students due to COVID-19. SweetGrass employees wanted to honor the students with a gift and acknowledge all […]
by Molly Roe with contributions from Lewis St. Cyr, program director, HoChunk Renaissance Program We get a lot of questions about sage at SweetGrass Trading Company, and we want to take a minute to have a discussion. Sage is a medicine and traditionally, medicines are to be gifted. Many Native people do not condone the selling of sage, while […]