Thank you so very much. When I shopped for a home 9 years ago, I wanted pine trees to be on the property. This house came to me and it is nestled in White cedar trees at the front and at all corners. I love these cedars! I also practice herbalism, but had no idea of the honor and gifts of my trees. I feel very blessed and led to you today. Thank you again!
Thank you for giving us who do not have the culture to embrace as you do. I feel blessed to have found you on TH-cam. this is what we should be teaching to the children of our future. thank you again looking forward to learning more from you.
Oh my yes, I watch any information they can share and attend any pow wows I get near. I feel like they've saved my life. It sounds dramatic,but I'm serious. So thankful 🙏🏼
This video has been 100% appreciated & enjoyed. You're mentioning the fresh steam cleansing the home. Thanks for saying so because I've been crynging this whole time watching the steam fly away, knowing my habbit of using lids to capture it. 😊 Nice Job! P.S. May I please state the vital importance of the " type" of bottled water... Not all bottles are conumable water. SPRING WATER. Not purified. Look it up for those who don't know waht I'm saying. Honey- Yumm! Thank you
I love this! Ive used cedar extract for my kids and cedar smudge for my home. This tea will be a new addition for our health and happiness. I discovered a baby cedar tree about 70 feet out in my yard among some baby pines i was cutting down for a garden fence. Honestly did not know it was a cedar but knew it was beautiful and magical and i left it. Now il go out and maybe put some rocks or something around it so it doesnt get messed with in the future. Thanks for this video!
THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING WHAT TO DO WITH THE CEADER AFTER WE BOIL FOR TEA>>>I KNOW THAT WITH SWEETGRASS WE NEED TO PUT THE CUT END IN A GOOD / SPECIAL PLACE >>>WE DONT JUST THROW IT ANYWHERE>>>
Thank you for this informative video! I am Squamish but lived off reserve and was never taught this tradition. I want to start making this and drinking and bathing in it. My boyfriend has sinus problems and I’ve been having mental problems like anxiety and I think this can be the start of a healing journey. Thanks again! Very cool!
If you dry it and grind the cedar leaves into a powder you can put it in a bag under your pillow at night for aroma therapy. You can also burn it as a smudge which is also very therapeutic for your anxiety. Just smelling it is very pleasant.
Sweet!! I never made tea from cedar. I would just use it for my sinus, cough, cold and flu. Can't wait to try it. I'm thinking that it may taste the way it smells?
Thanks for the Video! i just simmered cedar for about 20 minutes and poured into my bath. skin is very soft now :) I havent tried the tea this way, cant wait to try this!
Haa you are from Ontario. Damn your English sound like my hometown people speak in English. Im from New-brunswick 😊 i love your accent. Sound like us seeking English. Continue your good job. And more medicine recipes 😁
You didn't mention that if you see the oils forming as a "slick" on the water that it should be skimmed off & not ingested. But awesome video. Thank you.
Generally, cedar remains green all year round. You can pick it throughout the year. In the winter, its branches will seem brittle, so allow some time for them to warm up before using.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb I have 2 cedar trees on my property currently it’s more of a brownish green color not a bright green as you have. I was unsure if I would need to use more cedar due to this.
Might be best to find another cedar tree. I travel up to five miles to get some. It has to be off the beaten path a bit to avoid the dust brought up by traffic.
Thank you for this informative video! We live in the central US, and have a lot of Cedars near our home. I don't know what variety of Cedar they are--does it need to be a specific variety?
I am not sure on the variety of cedars in your area but I would trust they be of same medicinal benefits as up here in the north. Be mindful if there is alot of spraying in the area for pesticides. Etc. Sometimes in our area there are signs posted for aerial spraying and warnings. This is coming from our Forestry industry.
Wadogh! Chi miigwech! Thank you for sharing this teaching, Doug....I'm on Day 2 of boiling my tea, & it's become very dark, like coffee, & there's a bit of oil on the surface. Is it still safe to drink (this dark), or should I just make a new batch?
I would make a new batch. The color of your tea should be dark greenish brown. Also, once cooled you can bottle and refrigerate it. I would do this within 12 hrs of making your tea so it can remain fresh. I usually strain it while pouring into my containers.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Oh, okay. Thanks for the feedback, Doug. I guess I boiled it too long, lol! The place where I gather the cedar is too far to go on foot, so I'll go head over there tomorrow for fresh sprigs.
I'm very excited to learn about Cedar Medicine - so simple - so natural! Would it be the wrong way to have a Cedar Tree in a pot on my balcony? I face a park-like setting. Or should I stay with going to the woods? Also, today I watched a video about the Cedar Bath for the new baby - this was absolutely beautiful and very Sacred. I am in Ontario too - Miigwetch!
Miigwech for your comments. Especially with the cedar bath. It would be nice to have a cedar tree in a pot on your balcony for sure but I would reccomend going into the bush instead. First, there's actually a lot of healing happening when we go into the bush. We get some fresh air, hear gentle sounds of nature and change our environment. Secondly, the cedar tree we get its branches from is directly connected to Mother earth.
I have 15-17 cedars in my backyard running the length of a 6 foot wooden fence. They were growing over into the neighbour's yard. The neighbour went the length of the cedars sawing 4-5 limbs off of each tree. Will this damage the trees? This happened last August. I noticed this Fall the trees did not produce any cones. What an affront to these magnificent trees!! Is there anything I can do to make amends to them? Thank you.
That is sad to hear of your neighbor cutting the cedar limbs. I am not sure the amount of harm that will come to them but I am hopeful they will bounce back. Aki kwe (mother earth) has a way of healing herself if we give her space and time so I am hopeful the cedar tree will too.
Thank you so much for this teaching. I just bouled some and added some orange cut up and some cranberries is that ok or should it just be the cedar thank you megwich
Does it matter if it is white or red cedar? I have lots of red cedar all around me. Not much white cedar where I live unless it’s planted in someone’s yard or business landscape.
I believe the eastern white cedar is predominant in our area (all of Ontario). I don't think it matters, although one might be stronger than the other. I would still use the red cedar if it's common in your area and off the road. Best of luck.
Hello! I am wondering what is the best way to clean the cedar before adding to the water? I want to be traditional and am worried about doing it wrong. I have gathered the cedar in the traditional way but when searching for if it should be cleaned first I can't find anything. I've googled and most traditional instructions seem to not include this step, so I wasn't sure if I even should? Thank you so much for any guidance you can provide.
Usually when I go to pick cedar I go off the beaten path a bit. If you have access to lakes in the area that is a good place to pick on the shoreline. Otherwise a quick rinse should be enough. Stay away from picking along side of the road unless its at least 50yds into the bush. Offer your tobacco as well.
@@outdoorlifewithdougbThank you! I asked this same question before reading the comments. I'm still wondering if I can make Cypress the same way & pods as well as leaves? 🙏
I am not familiar with cypress. I don't believe it grows in my area. I can't help you with that one but am interested. We do have juniper of which I would treat the same as making cedar tea.
Thank you. I did look up the benefits, said it was good for respiratory, wound healing, blood circulation & detox. Looks the same so I think I'll try this.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb THANK YOU SIR. Just watched the gentleman @ Creators Garden😳 Wow! His New vision is incredible & his knowledge, I was not expecting. Blessings to you🙏
@mackenzierivercasey6752 they would probably be good, but I don't recommend using them unless they're wild shrubs. It's also best to getout onto the land to pick some with that offering of tobacco. In either case, it's entirely up to you.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb I don't understand the offering of tobacco. I am not native. My family is white. They lived off of the land for a long time before my time, but a lot of that wisdom has been lost. If you are Native, I ask, what would you suggest the right spiritual process for someone like me? I am connected to this land as it is precious to me. I want to protect it. But I consider these ancient teas and healings sacred. I do not want to white wash anything....I simply want to learn how to properly protect, and live off of this beautiful land...to live a sacred life on this planet with it, and to protect it as well. I would like to do it with intention, but I would also like to live off of the land utilizing herbalism, without needing to be a shaman, just a simple person who trusts and respects this part of the planet and knows how to heal my family outside of the given circumstances.
@mackenzierivercasey6752 I respect your intentions. We offer tobacco to show respect to whatever it is we are taking from the land. We speak of our intentions of use to what we are taking as it is understood we are ending the life of the cedar when we disconnect it from the body it grows from so that it may give us life. If you collect the cedar with this in mind and share your intentions while picking it, then it'll be fine. There is more to do with tobacco, but I don't wanna share too much on social media in regards. Thank you for your commitment to being a caretaker of the land. Without it, we no longer exist.
Its is used for medicinal purposes and also for cleansing of your sinuses and airways. Also be used to cleanse your home. Cedar contains high levels of vitamin C. It is also used for cultural ceremonies.
@@dawnstafford9006 I believe he's very well educated in the field of plants. Not sure if he's a botanist. Highly recommend his page for more in depth knowledge for sure.
I am not sure if cooking it that long will turn it into a syrup. I do not recommend boiling it more than a couple hours. It will become very dark and not very tasteful. Miigwech for asking.
I bottle mine in empty juice jugs that have been washed. Store in fridge for no more than two weeks. If you have anything after that pour it out in the bush in a clean area as you would with the cedar.
I've never made just one cup but I suppose you can experiment with that. I'd fill the cup with a few branches for sure. Maybe 1/4 ways breaking the branch into small pieces. Boil until dark green and strain it thereafter.
Hi i gotta question 6 days ago i had one strong cup and then the next day i had another cup the next day was weaker can i have another cup today since i have a cold
Cedar is a great tea when done right and contains high amount of vitamin C. We also use it as a detxoifier and you can drink 2-3 cups daily. Try small quantity at first in case you may have an allergy. There are other culturally relevant properties as well.
Thank you so very much. When I shopped for a home 9 years ago, I wanted pine trees to be on the property. This house came to me and it is nestled in White cedar trees at the front and at all corners. I love these cedars! I also practice herbalism, but had no idea of the honor and gifts of my trees. I feel very blessed and led to you today. Thank you again!
Thank you for giving us who do not have the culture to embrace as you do. I feel blessed to have found you on TH-cam. this is what we should be teaching to the children of our future. thank you again looking forward to learning more from you.
We need more Indigenous humans making these videos. God bless you your family and your peoples.
Miigwech
Oh my yes, I watch any information they can share and attend any pow wows I get near. I feel like they've saved my life. It sounds dramatic,but I'm serious. So thankful 🙏🏼
This video has been 100% appreciated & enjoyed.
You're mentioning the fresh steam cleansing the home.
Thanks for saying so because I've been crynging this whole time watching the steam fly away, knowing my habbit of using lids to capture it.
😊
Nice Job!
P.S.
May I please state the vital importance of the " type" of bottled water... Not all bottles are conumable water.
SPRING WATER. Not purified.
Look it up for those who don't know waht I'm saying.
Honey- Yumm!
Thank you
@heavenshealthyhealingherba8270 I agree on the bottled water. If you can access actual spring water that's a blessing.
Thanks for sharing your wisdom with us. Very informative and honest. Much appreciated.
Thanks Doug! I'm going to respectfully gather some cedar and make it just the way you have in this video 😊
Me too!!
I love this! Ive used cedar extract for my kids and cedar smudge for my home. This tea will be a new addition for our health and happiness. I discovered a baby cedar tree about 70 feet out in my yard among some baby pines i was cutting down for a garden fence. Honestly did not know it was a cedar but knew it was beautiful and magical and i left it. Now il go out and maybe put some rocks or something around it so it doesnt get messed with in the future. Thanks for this video!
Doug thanks for the video
It's always good to know what
Things mother nature can help
Us heal keep the videos going
Meguich my friend
THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING WHAT TO DO WITH THE CEADER AFTER WE BOIL FOR TEA>>>I KNOW THAT WITH SWEETGRASS WE NEED TO PUT THE CUT END IN A GOOD / SPECIAL PLACE >>>WE DONT JUST THROW IT ANYWHERE>>>
Thank you for this informative video! I am Squamish but lived off reserve and was never taught this tradition. I want to start making this and drinking and bathing in it. My boyfriend has sinus problems and I’ve been having mental problems like anxiety and I think this can be the start of a healing journey. Thanks again! Very cool!
If you dry it and grind the cedar leaves into a powder you can put it in a bag under your pillow at night for aroma therapy. You can also burn it as a smudge which is also very therapeutic for your anxiety. Just smelling it is very pleasant.
Sweet!! I never made tea from cedar. I would just use it for my sinus, cough, cold and flu. Can't wait to try it. I'm thinking that it may taste the way it smells?
Thanks for the Video! i just simmered cedar for about 20 minutes and poured into my bath. skin is very soft now :) I havent tried the tea this way, cant wait to try this!
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WAYS WITH US
Be good to the medicine!
Thank you for the thanks.
I love this!!!
Thank you so much.
Haa you are from Ontario. Damn your English sound like my hometown people speak in English. Im from New-brunswick 😊 i love your accent. Sound like us seeking English. Continue your good job. And more medicine recipes 😁
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.
Lots of cedar here in western Canada as well. Thanks for sharing as it will be helpful.
Kiowa Comanche from Oklahoma, glad I found your channel...Aw Ho!
A ho! Miigwech.
Awesome my friend, thanks for sharing with us...
You didn't mention that if you see the oils forming as a "slick" on the water that it should be skimmed off & not ingested. But awesome video. Thank you.
Thanks. I usually don't worry about that part. I was never informed. Good to know. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.
Why? He gets it from remote places
Can you do this in the winter months when the cedar is not as green?
Generally, cedar remains green all year round. You can pick it throughout the year. In the winter, its branches will seem brittle, so allow some time for them to warm up before using.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb I have 2 cedar trees on my property currently it’s more of a brownish green color not a bright green as you have. I was unsure if I would need to use more cedar due to this.
Might be best to find another cedar tree. I travel up to five miles to get some. It has to be off the beaten path a bit to avoid the dust brought up by traffic.
Awesome video thank you
Love these videos.
Thank you for this informative video! We live in the central US, and have a lot of Cedars near our home. I don't know what variety of Cedar they are--does it need to be a specific variety?
I am not sure on the variety of cedars in your area but I would trust they be of same medicinal benefits as up here in the north. Be mindful if there is alot of spraying in the area for pesticides. Etc. Sometimes in our area there are signs posted for aerial spraying and warnings. This is coming from our Forestry industry.
Is cedar and thuja the same?
Wadogh! Chi miigwech!
Thank you for sharing this teaching, Doug....I'm on Day 2 of boiling my tea, & it's become very dark, like coffee, & there's a bit of oil on the surface. Is it still safe to drink (this dark), or should I just make a new batch?
I would make a new batch. The color of your tea should be dark greenish brown. Also, once cooled you can bottle and refrigerate it. I would do this within 12 hrs of making your tea so it can remain fresh. I usually strain it while pouring into my containers.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Oh, okay. Thanks for the feedback, Doug.
I guess I boiled it too long, lol! The place where I gather the cedar is too far to go on foot, so I'll go head over there tomorrow for fresh sprigs.
I'm very excited to learn about Cedar Medicine - so simple - so natural! Would it be the wrong way to have a Cedar Tree in a pot on my balcony? I face a park-like setting. Or should I stay with going to the woods? Also, today I watched a video about the Cedar Bath for the new baby - this was absolutely beautiful and very Sacred. I am in Ontario too - Miigwetch!
Miigwech for your comments. Especially with the cedar bath. It would be nice to have a cedar tree in a pot on your balcony for sure but I would reccomend going into the bush instead. First, there's actually a lot of healing happening when we go into the bush. We get some fresh air, hear gentle sounds of nature and change our environment. Secondly, the cedar tree we get its branches from is directly connected to Mother earth.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Aho!
Chlorine will evaporate from water if you leave it out for 24 hours in an open container
Miigwech Valarie. Good advice
I do that for my plants
Thanks for this tip but !!what about the poison fluoride in tap water any way to get that gone A’HO
@@kenshitakahashi7377 distillation is the best way. A device that catches water vapor from boiled water and collects it.
I have 15-17 cedars in my backyard running the length of a 6 foot wooden fence. They were growing over into the neighbour's yard. The neighbour went the length of the cedars sawing 4-5 limbs off of each tree. Will this damage the trees? This happened last August. I noticed this Fall the trees did not produce any cones. What an affront to these magnificent trees!! Is there anything I can do to make amends to them? Thank you.
That is sad to hear of your neighbor cutting the cedar limbs. I am not sure the amount of harm that will come to them but I am hopeful they will bounce back. Aki kwe (mother earth) has a way of healing herself if we give her space and time so I am hopeful the cedar tree will too.
Thank you Jesus for providing the leaves of the trees for the healing of the land as it says in the Bible. Thank you sir for sharing your tradition.
Thank you so much for this teaching. I just bouled some and added some orange cut up and some cranberries is that ok or should it just be the cedar thank you megwich
It's up to you. Keep in mind that the cedar tea does have high content of vitamin C already.
thank you!
Does it matter if it is white or red cedar? I have lots of red cedar all around me. Not much white cedar where I live unless it’s planted in someone’s yard or business landscape.
I believe the eastern white cedar is predominant in our area (all of Ontario). I don't think it matters, although one might be stronger than the other. I would still use the red cedar if it's common in your area and off the road. Best of luck.
thank you soo much
Thank you. I will boil it on a rocket stove :) thank you for your Wisdom and teaching :)
Ok thank you
I add honey 🍯 as an offering
Awesome! I drink my medicine with honey as well.
Thank you!
Hello! I am wondering what is the best way to clean the cedar before adding to the water? I want to be traditional and am worried about doing it wrong. I have gathered the cedar in the traditional way but when searching for if it should be cleaned first I can't find anything. I've googled and most traditional instructions seem to not include this step, so I wasn't sure if I even should?
Thank you so much for any guidance you can provide.
Usually when I go to pick cedar I go off the beaten path a bit. If you have access to lakes in the area that is a good place to pick on the shoreline. Otherwise a quick rinse should be enough. Stay away from picking along side of the road unless its at least 50yds into the bush. Offer your tobacco as well.
Definitely rinse at the very least. I know my cedar tends to have spiders, webs, and eggs. Ive seen eggs of flies too. So at least rinse a bit.
@@outdoorlifewithdougbThank you!
I asked this same question before reading the comments.
I'm still wondering if I can make Cypress the same way & pods as well as leaves?
🙏
❓️⁉️How did you clean it?
❤ Baking soda & Vinegar?
What are we trying to clean? The cedar? The cedar is already cleaned by the rain that falls. Also, pick it in a clean area off the beaten path.
OK,
I live on the lake & it's in my front yard at the water.
thank you Sir
New subscriber ❤ thank you.
We love our Mother Earth and honour her
Miigwech
Miigwetch! this was very informative
Fluoride cannot be diminished with heating.. it concentrates. The chlorine escapes
Can you make cypress tea the same way?
Do you know how to make a tincture?😊
& Do you gather the pods as well.?
Thank you🙏
I am not familiar with cypress. I don't believe it grows in my area. I can't help you with that one but am interested. We do have juniper of which I would treat the same as making cedar tea.
Thank you.
I did look up the benefits, said it was good for respiratory, wound healing, blood circulation & detox.
Looks the same so I think I'll try this.
@Seek_Him proceed with caution. Depending on how much you ingest it can be toxic rather than beneficial.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb THANK YOU SIR.
Just watched the gentleman @ Creators Garden😳
Wow! His New vision is incredible & his knowledge, I was not expecting.
Blessings to you🙏
Curious, I have cedar shrubs outside my house, would it be safe for me to drink from clippings of them outside?
@mackenzierivercasey6752 they would probably be good, but I don't recommend using them unless they're wild shrubs. It's also best to getout onto the land to pick some with that offering of tobacco. In either case, it's entirely up to you.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb I don't understand the offering of tobacco. I am not native. My family is white. They lived off of the land for a long time before my time, but a lot of that wisdom has been lost. If you are Native, I ask, what would you suggest the right spiritual process for someone like me? I am connected to this land as it is precious to me. I want to protect it. But I consider these ancient teas and healings sacred. I do not want to white wash anything....I simply want to learn how to properly protect, and live off of this beautiful land...to live a sacred life on this planet with it, and to protect it as well. I would like to do it with intention, but I would also like to live off of the land utilizing herbalism, without needing to be a shaman, just a simple person who trusts and respects this part of the planet and knows how to heal my family outside of the given circumstances.
@mackenzierivercasey6752 I respect your intentions. We offer tobacco to show respect to whatever it is we are taking from the land. We speak of our intentions of use to what we are taking as it is understood we are ending the life of the cedar when we disconnect it from the body it grows from so that it may give us life. If you collect the cedar with this in mind and share your intentions while picking it, then it'll be fine. There is more to do with tobacco, but I don't wanna share too much on social media in regards. Thank you for your commitment to being a caretaker of the land. Without it, we no longer exist.
Really what's it's for .explain what its used for .what?
Its is used for medicinal purposes and also for cleansing of your sinuses and airways. Also be used to cleanse your home. Cedar contains high levels of vitamin C. It is also used for cultural ceremonies.
look at creators garden on youtube he goes into great detail what cedar medicine gives us
@@dawnstafford9006 I believe he's very well educated in the field of plants. Not sure if he's a botanist. Highly recommend his page for more in depth knowledge for sure.
@@outdoorlifewithdougbwho were you recommending? Seems the comment got deleted?
@Seek_Him yes it does look like the person deleted their comment. I would highly check out creators garden youtube channel.
Is it safe to boil for many hours then remove the cedar and cook it to a very dark syrup and take it as medicine?
I am not sure if cooking it that long will turn it into a syrup. I do not recommend boiling it more than a couple hours. It will become very dark and not very tasteful. Miigwech for asking.
I am so very sorry, i didn’t understand the medicinal properties for this. Maybe i didnt catch you say
Cedar medicine is very high in vitamin C. There are also some other medicinal things happening but would be better to speak of in person.
Thank you.
How do you bottle it
And store it
I bottle mine in empty juice jugs that have been washed. Store in fridge for no more than two weeks. If you have anything after that pour it out in the bush in a clean area as you would with the cedar.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb thank you I appreciate it
may I use the leaves from an arbovitae cedar?
Yes you may as far as I know. Just remember to follow those protocols. Pick it in the wild.
Do you have a video in cedar bark for medicinal?
I have never used the cedar bark for medicine purposes. I haven't heard of it being used as such.
Howmuch in a cup can you use
I've never made just one cup but I suppose you can experiment with that. I'd fill the cup with a few branches for sure. Maybe 1/4 ways breaking the branch into small pieces. Boil until dark green and strain it thereafter.
@@outdoorlifewithdougb thankyou miig wetch
Hi i gotta question 6 days ago i had one strong cup and then the next day i had another cup the next day was weaker can i have another cup today since i have a cold
Can you use the cedar seeds for making tea ?
I've never tried
How can you cook the medicine is open the medicine is gone away in viper I don't what are U going to treat with water U think it's medicine
Woliwon nitap A’ho
Boozhoo
I was saying thank you man for the video idk what boozhoo means
@@kenshitakahashi7377 boozhoo means hello
We say miigwech for thank you in our ojibway language. Which Nation are you from?
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Passamaquoddy
Gunalch'eesh
What is the benefit to this medicine please i want to know
Cedar is a great tea when done right and contains high amount of vitamin C. We also use it as a detxoifier and you can drink 2-3 cups daily. Try small quantity at first in case you may have an allergy. There are other culturally relevant properties as well.
You are boiling the benefits out
Some go into my home on purpose while the rest in the tea.
You use “ lake water” better find an emergency hospital nearby and pray to a tree or sky or some shit
Indigenous? Yea, sure