Botanicals

Sweet Leaf is also known as Wild Bergamot or Horse Mint.(Monarda Fitulosa) Locally known by the Lakota Nationas Hehaka Tapejuta (Elk's Medicine) or Wahpe Wastemna (Sweet Smelling Leaves). The dried leaves and purple flowers have a very strong scent and...

Bursera graveolens, also known in Spanish as “Palo Santo”, is a tree that’s found in South America from the Yucatan Peninsula to Peru, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Its wood, resin, and oil have been used for centuries by indigenous peoples...

Red Willow Bark (Cansasa) Genus: Cornus Stolonifera 1/2 ounce package. Known as "Cansasa" to the Lakota, Red Willow Bark is a spiritually important herb within the Native American culture. It is often used during times of ceremony to show respect...

Created to bring three important botanicals together in one simple to use wand for purification and prayer. The wand includes, sage, cedar and sweetgrass.   Please use caution while burning wands, never leave unattended. Will vary in size...

Cough & Congestion Tea Respectfully wildcrafted. Coltsfoot Leaf (Tussilago farfara) - used for lung problems such as bronchitis or asthma.Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza) - used as a mild laxative.Mullein (Verbascum) - used to help thin mucus and reduce...

Mullein Tea: Verbascum Respectfully wildcrafted. Historically used to help thin mucus and reduce chest congestion and to make coughs more productive. To enjoy, pour 6 oz. of boiling water over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3 -5 minutes, strain and serve...

Chamomile Tea: Matricaria chamomilla Respectfully wildcrafted. Historically used to calm nerves, prevent nightmares, stimulate appetite and to ease headaches. To enjoy, pour 6 oz. of boiling water over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3 -5 minutes, strain and...

Cedarwood oil has many benefits. It’s warm woodsy aroma promotes feelings of wellness, can be used to keep some insects away, and can even help to promote a great workout by creating a sense of vitality. Use this oil in a diffuser to help promote...

Lavender belongs to the family of plant known as Lavandula.  This is an essential oil. The plant was brought to this continent from Europe hundreds of years ago. It has really found a place here as it’s scent has a calming and cleansing...

Grey Sage WandsArtemisia tridentata From the southwest region of the U.S., this herb has been used for smudging, cleansing and purification.  Please use caution when burning sage wands, never leave unattended. Smudge Stick Grey Sage $5.00 (8...

After countless requests, we have located a source for sweetgrass oil! Our commercial vendor for sweetgrass oil has been well established since 1908, they use a distillation process while infusing natural oils to produce this sweetgrass oil...

Genus: Salvia apiana Common name: white sage, California white sage This is an evergreen perennial shrub that is native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico and can be found mainly in southern California, Baja California, on the...

A subtle, apple-like flavor of chamomile quickly gives way to the robust, full-bodied flavor of raspberry leaf ending with the clean, refreshing flavor of peppermint.To enjoy, pour 6 ounces of boiling water over 2 tsp of tea. Steep 3 to 5 minutes, serve...

The kit consists of a whole abalone shell and a large handful of prairie sage (Artemisia ludoviciana).Tip: take a few loose sage leaves and roll them between your palms into a little ball the size of a marble. Light this and place it into your shell, and...

Lakota: Icahpe Hu Nains Onglakacapi ("something used to knock something down" or "something to comb the hair with") and genus: Echinacea Augustifolia. According to literature available, this was one of the most popular and widely-used medicine plants for...

Thuja occidentalis Flat Cedar (known as hante blaska in Lakota) is the preferred type of cedar to burn as a purifying incense. Although not native to the Black Hills, this particular type of cedar has the sweetest aroma and is preferred for use during...

Sinkpe Tawote; Acorus Calamus Also known as Sweet Flag Root, this dried herb is one of the most popular Lakota Sioux Indian medicines. This medicinal herb can be chewed as a cure for toothaches and sore throats, made into cough syrup, or placed on the...

The dried and prepared braids of sweetgrass have been a trade item on the Northern Plains for millennia. We have a great article and video on How to Light a Sweetgrass Braid for Smudging. This healing herb has a prominent place in daily ritual and...

This sweet grass braid is very large and tightly braided. They will take longer to burn but are the same great quality product as the smaller braids. Always be safe while smudging, never leave unattended while burning. Dimensions-Average braid length is...

genus name: Rubus Idaeus This product is used to make flavorful, tangy tea and is often combined with other tea herbs to give the beverages a more robust flavor.Red Raspberry leaves contain tannins that give it an astringent flavor and make is a...

genus: Rosa Canina Seedless Rosehips are great for herbal teas, jam, jelly, syrup, beverages, pies, bread, wine and marmalade.This can even be used for fragrances and crafts. To use as a tea, per 8 oz. boiling water, add 1 tsp herb. Cover and steep 3 to...

genus name: Aspalathus Linearis This tea is a mild, reddish brown tea with a smooth, fruity floral, slightly sweet and nutty tea-like flavor that requires no sweetening.Naturally caffeine free, it makes an ideal evening brew. To enjoy, pour 6 ounces of...

White sage, or Salvia apicana is gathered in California and has a much more penetrating odor than the sage that we sell that is gathered here in the Black Hills. Botanically, it is much closer to actual culinary sage. Some folks love it and some find it...

This spicy herbal tea blends hibiscus and cranberries with a little bit of heat from chilies and cayenne.To enjoy, pour 6 ounces of boiling water over 1 tsp of tea. Steep 3 to 5 minutes, strain and serve immediately. Hibiscus may be intercropped with...