Sweetgrass

For centuries known as a sacred herb used by Indigenous American tribes as a smudging herb during rituals. Appropriately named “sweet” as the herb releases a sweet, aromatic scent like vanilla cupcakes when burned. The soft sweet fragrance is known to instill a sense of calm and relaxation.

Traditionally, sweetgrass clippings were traditionally braided and dried prior to use to represent the hair of Mother Earth. The smoke that rises from burned sweetgrass is thought to attract positive energies and good spirits.

Throughout history, this plant has symbolized purification, which makes it an excellent smudging tool to purify people’s auras and cleanse a space prior to any ritual or ceremony.

The specific meaning of braided sweetgrass varies slightly in different cultures. For example, in the Cree-Ojibway tribes, the three blades are thought to symbolize love, peace, and harmony. To Pagans, sweetgrass symbolizes strength, positivity, and connection to Mother Earth.

20-25″ long Sweetgrass braid

OTHER ASSOCIATIONS:
Planet: Venus
Element: Earth
Key Words: #happiness #harmony #peace #love #purification #homeblessing