Prairie Edge
Sweet Leaf (Wahpe Wastemna - Sweet Smelling Leaves)
$3.50
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Sweet Leaf is also known as Wild Bergamot or Horse Mint.
(Monarda Fitulosa)
Limited to 2 per order.
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 were used to pack with clothing as a sachet. A tea brewed from the leaves was allegedly effective for some coughs and for fainting.
An Elk Dreamer used this plant for "Love" medicine as well.
Sold 1 ounce packages.
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