Mostly Eastern Red Cedar (juniperus virginiana), which is actually a kind of juniper. Is Eastern Red Cedar ever used? Or just Northern White Cedar (thuja occidentalis)?
What does the sap look like? I found a clump one (1) inch or so in diameter on one of my cedars, golden in colour with a hard, sponge like texture. I was afraid it was a parasite of some kind so I removed it from the tree. Could it be dried sap? Please let me know.
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Yes we have beautiful Red Cedar trees in NJ where i was born and raised. Im now 51 and feel my spirit waking up. When i was a kid i thought of the various trees in the forest as my friends. Thank you for honoring your path and teaching it. Ive been making cedar bundles and tea for a few seasons now, mostly by intuition. Your video is helpful. Peace and heath to you.
I recently realized the tree on the corner of my house is a white cedar, and that many houses down my street have one in the yard (I live in Minneapolis). Thank you for sharing how to be respectful in gathering and using Cedar.
Ty for this! I have tall western red cedar trees in my yard and I usually buy cedar at my local crystal shop for smudging purposes, but thought to myself I have cedar right here. I was worried about damaging the tree, but I feel better after watching.
O'siyo Oginalii. Low country South Carolina. E. Red cedar is abundant where I live. I teach my children that gathering medicine in the rise of the sun is best because its normally cooler. The Best Best time to gather red cedar is early spring as the life force of the tree rises for spring. Never take more than 4 hand sized clippings from the same being and always from its four corners. It is a wonderful offering for nearly any occasion I can think of. AS sage isnt as plentiful here in nature e.r. cedar often times replaces sage in our smudging ceremony. Grams taught me cedar tree beings were among the oldest of all tree beings and are sacred to our people ... just my two cents ... blessings and walk in beauty
@@MalloryRoseCo Just wondering if the Eastern Red Cedar works just the same as flat Cedar ??? We have alot of Red Cedar where we live. Thanks for a great video
@@MalloryRoseCo Yes, I plan to try it but to let you know I watched a video about the Cedar Bath for the new born babies - it was very beautiful and sacred! Miigwetch.....
Incredible video! I'm so intrigued by indigenous culture. I have a beautifully decorated spirit animal tarot deck and love it feeling the connection to the natural world 🌲
I wasn't sure about picking from the tree itself and didn't want to harm it or disrespect it, so I've been collecting fresh fallen leaves and boughs of cedar (or pine from pine trees) when I go harvesting. Is that proper?
Hi i kniw how to use them but forget how to harvest it i always know how to harvest white pine needles for owr tree of life and good cold medicine too thanks again and good luck with everything
how long does it take to dry the pieces before assembling my smudge stick? i’ve used sage before, but not cedar, so i’m not sure how much of a difference there is in drying.
Hello, I have the great good fortune to have 15-17 white cedars in my backyard running the length of a 6 foot wooden fence. I always sensed these trees were special and felt that I was in communication with them but am only learning now of their significance in Native culture. Something unfortunate happened though. The trees were growing over into the neighbour's yard and last August he reached several feet across the property line to saw 4-5 limbs off every tree at the trunk! Horrendous! I noticed this year the tress did not produce cones. They are from Owen Sound in Northern Ontario so I am hopeful that they will bounce back but what an affront to these magnificent trees! Since immersing myself in Native cedar lore, I have done one picking and followed all protocols. Which do you recommend for cedar bath, dry or fresh green leaves? Also, please tell me how I can purchase a beautiful blanket like the one shown in your video? Thank you.
Ugh, idk their reasoning for doing this, I sure hope it wasn’t out of spite or just to prove a point of property line. Seems to be a growing problem these days between neighbors. To each their own, but I hope the trees have since (or will) produce cones again one day. My father n law destroyed his neighbors creek growth…he keeps his cleaned up by weed eating it, but one year decided to go across the street and do theirs as well. They have a creek that runs through their yards/neighborhood. The neighbors were really upset….not just cus they love mother nature’s natural growth, but because it was like a privacy wall between them and their other neighbors. His intentions were good but he had no right doing it without permission. He learned his lesson tho.
I agree one shouldn't cross property lines without permission, even if well-intentioned. Whatever my neighbour's reasoning was, he simply had no right to cross the property line and mutilate my trees. What he didn't bank on was that now when their kids play ball in the backyard the tree limbs aren't there anymore to stop the ball and it goes out of the yard every time. Had he not chopped the limbs off they wouldn't be having that problem. I suppose I am being petty but I do take satisfaction in that. Fortunately the trees did produce a bumper crop of cones the very next year!@@LittleBittySaidit
I know ppl make pine tea and I know it’s ok to use a couple drops of pine essential oil in warm water to make pine tea is this the same for cedar essential oil? It’s ok to make cedar essential oil tea?
Cedar tea is an amazing medicine but you have to be very careful when making it. Here's a great website that can help you through the process : creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/2020/03/giizhigaaaandakaabo-cedar-tea.html
I personally use scissors or a pruning tool depending on which medicine I harvest. Its certainly easier to collect cedar by cutting it and leaves a clean end for the plant to regrow instead of a rip or teared off branch.
HI Travailer, great question! Indigenous culture is all around being sustainable and respectful to all living things, including trees! We do it so that the bark keeps growing, once we take what is needed and try to take it from already fallen logs too so we can let the living trees keep growing :) same with birch bark! Hopefully this helps :)
I know some tribes that practice this so the tree is not injured at all in the process :) sometimes the squirrels will do the work for you when they are after the cones on the female trees
Do you have lots of cedar trees in your area and have you picked it before?? 🌲🌲
tons of cedar
Mostly Eastern Red Cedar (juniperus virginiana), which is actually a kind of juniper. Is Eastern Red Cedar ever used? Or just Northern White Cedar (thuja occidentalis)?
We planted some this year and yes, there are a lot in our area. (Ottawa)
I have lots of western red cedar trees on my property. I live within the boundaries of the Port Madison Indian Reservation in Suquamish, WA.
I have picked cedar for sacred medicine for years.
I pick the hard, old, dried sap from the cedar trees. It makes amazing medicine for smudge and smells amazing. I always try to not injure the tree.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing!
What does the sap look like? I found a clump one (1) inch or so in diameter on one of my cedars, golden in colour with a hard, sponge like texture. I was afraid it was a parasite of some kind so I removed it from the tree. Could it be dried sap? Please let me know.
Chi miigwetch for passing on the teachings. I learned much of this when I was growing up, but I am thankful that you are refreshing my knowledge.
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Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom. Yes we have beautiful Red Cedar trees in NJ where i was born and raised. Im now 51 and feel my spirit waking up. When i was a kid i thought of the various trees in the forest as my friends.
Thank you for honoring your path and teaching it.
Ive been making cedar bundles and tea for a few seasons now, mostly by intuition. Your video is helpful. Peace and heath to you.
Wow, I found this at the right time.
This is great inspiration, I didn’t know you could use cedar for some much. I’ve leaned something new
Thank you for watching 😁 Yes it is an amazing plant medicine. So glad to hear!
I recently realized the tree on the corner of my house is a white cedar, and that many houses down my street have one in the yard (I live in Minneapolis). Thank you for sharing how to be respectful in gathering and using Cedar.
Wow! That's awesome! You're welcome! 😊❤
I love the native ways. Thanks for the info. Have to say you are very beautiful. Best wishes to you
Very helpful! Thank you!
Thanks for sharing this video!
You bet, thanks for watching!
Thank you for sharing 😊
Ty for this! I have tall western red cedar trees in my yard and I usually buy cedar at my local crystal shop for smudging purposes, but thought to myself I have cedar right here. I was worried about damaging the tree, but I feel better after watching.
O'siyo Oginalii. Low country South Carolina. E. Red cedar is abundant where I live. I teach my children that gathering medicine in the rise of the sun is best because its normally cooler. The Best Best time to gather red cedar is early spring as the life force of the tree rises for spring. Never take more than 4 hand sized clippings from the same being and always from its four corners. It is a wonderful offering for nearly any occasion I can think of. AS sage isnt as plentiful here in nature e.r. cedar often times replaces sage in our smudging ceremony. Grams taught me cedar tree beings were among the oldest of all tree beings and are sacred to our people ... just my two cents ... blessings and walk in beauty
Thats nice to hear! :)
@@MalloryRoseCo Just wondering if the Eastern Red Cedar works just the same as flat Cedar ??? We have alot of Red Cedar where we live. Thanks for a great video
Really great tips - love the appreciation and thanks woven through them
Thank you very much I appreciate it 😊
This is completely new information for me. Thank you!
Thank you for watching 😊
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That's great to hear! Much appreciated!
Thank You 🙏
You're welcome, Ida!
There are many cedar trees where I live, in the US about an hour south of Vancouver Canada. Going to try this some time :) thank you!!
Hope you enjoy!
The Cedar Bath sounds interesting.....Miigwetch!
They're amazing! Hope you get to try it one day! :)
@@MalloryRoseCo Yes, I plan to try it but to let you know I watched a video about the Cedar Bath for the new born babies - it was very beautiful and sacred! Miigwetch.....
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It is extremely interested! Thank you so much!
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Thank u for the information👍
You're so welcome! Thank you so much for watching :)
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This is very interesting and unique information! I had no idea there was a methodology to this😁 Very cool! Thanks for this 👏🏾👍🏾
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!
Incredible video! I'm so intrigued by indigenous culture. I have a beautifully decorated spirit animal tarot deck and love it feeling the connection to the natural world 🌲
Thanks so much, glad to hear you are 😁❤️
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Those are lovely shoes.
Chi Miigwetch!
@@MalloryRoseCo You are welcome. I just saw them on the website, and the prices are very reasonable. Will definitely get a pair. Thank you.
I apologise, but I didn't quite understand step 5 "giving back to the tree." I relisten several times to no avail. Could you clarify what you meant? 😅
Thanks for reaching out! Step 5 basically means to offer the cedar back to Mother Earth. 😊
I wasn't sure about picking from the tree itself and didn't want to harm it or disrespect it, so I've been collecting fresh fallen leaves and boughs of cedar (or pine from pine trees) when I go harvesting. Is that proper?
Hi i kniw how to use them but forget how to harvest it i always know how to harvest white pine needles for owr tree of life and good cold medicine too thanks again and good luck with everything
Great to know thank you so much
You are so welcome, thank you for watching!
I love it , in a shoe shop talking about cedar medicine !! 🙌🏻 subbed
Thanks for the sub! We have a retail store and we share knowledge of our heritage! Once stop shop Jimney! lol
@@MalloryRoseCo 😂brilliant ! I love it !! Glad to be in board !!
I didn’t know it was medicinal. Very interesting.
Yeppers, thanks for watching :)
how long does it take to dry the pieces before assembling my smudge stick? i’ve used sage before, but not cedar, so i’m not sure how much of a difference there is in drying.
Careful..
Hello, I have the great good fortune to have 15-17 white cedars in my backyard running the length of a 6 foot wooden fence. I always sensed these trees were special and felt that I was in communication with them but am only learning now of their significance in Native culture.
Something unfortunate happened though. The trees were growing over into the neighbour's yard and last August he reached several feet across the property line to saw 4-5 limbs off every tree at the trunk! Horrendous! I noticed this year the tress did not produce cones. They are from Owen Sound in Northern Ontario so I am hopeful that they will bounce back but what an affront to these magnificent trees!
Since immersing myself in Native cedar lore, I have done one picking and followed all protocols. Which do you recommend for cedar bath, dry or fresh green leaves?
Also, please tell me how I can purchase a beautiful blanket like the one shown in your video?
Thank you.
Ugh, idk their reasoning for doing this, I sure hope it wasn’t out of spite or just to prove a point of property line. Seems to be a growing problem these days between neighbors. To each their own, but I hope the trees have since (or will) produce cones again one day.
My father n law destroyed his neighbors creek growth…he keeps his cleaned up by weed eating it, but one year decided to go across the street and do theirs as well. They have a creek that runs through their yards/neighborhood. The neighbors were really upset….not just cus they love mother nature’s natural growth, but because it was like a privacy wall between them and their other neighbors. His intentions were good but he had no right doing it without permission. He learned his lesson tho.
I agree one shouldn't cross property lines without permission, even if well-intentioned. Whatever my neighbour's reasoning was, he simply had no right to cross the property line and mutilate my trees. What he didn't bank on was that now when their kids play ball in the backyard the tree limbs aren't there anymore to stop the ball and it goes out of the yard every time. Had he not chopped the limbs off they wouldn't be having that problem. I suppose I am being petty but I do take satisfaction in that. Fortunately the trees did produce a bumper crop of cones the very next year!@@LittleBittySaidit
Fascinating! I think we have some I have to go check. Happy to have found you!
Thanks for watching! Next week we'll be making cedar tea 😁 😁 soooo yummy and healthy ❤️
cedars and junipers are so similar, how do I tell the difference?
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Is this a closed practice
I do not have white cedar.
I have Eastern Red Cedar.
Is it possible for me to use Eastern Red Cedar for smudge Sticks?
Yes that's okay. 😊
I know ppl make pine tea and I know it’s ok to use a couple drops of pine essential oil in warm water to make pine tea is this the same for cedar essential oil? It’s ok to make cedar essential oil tea?
Cedar tea is an amazing medicine but you have to be very careful when making it. Here's a great website that can help you through the process : creatorsgarden.blogspot.com/2020/03/giizhigaaaandakaabo-cedar-tea.html
@@MalloryRoseCo that’s great but what about cedar essential oil as a tea?
Do cedar trees actually have leaves?
marsi :)
Is it best to break off the leaves or cut them off? Thanks for a great video!
I personally use scissors or a pruning tool depending on which medicine I harvest. Its certainly easier to collect cedar by cutting it and leaves a clean end for the plant to regrow instead of a rip or teared off branch.
Why do native people still strip the bark off the sacred cedars when it damages them so badly? Thanks for the vid
HI Travailer, great question! Indigenous culture is all around being sustainable and respectful to all living things, including trees! We do it so that the bark keeps growing, once we take what is needed and try to take it from already fallen logs too so we can let the living trees keep growing :) same with birch bark! Hopefully this helps :)
Can we drink cedar tea everyday?
It is recommended not! Only for wen you really need it as a medicine :)
I guess...that in August 2023...these products are no longer produced. Thanks for the info.
can we smoke cedar?
Ohhh yes you can! 😉 What were you wanting to smoke it for?
mental relief
How do you smoke it
Aanhi Megwetch from Manitoulin
Thanks so much for watching! 😊💖
I have been taught that you don't pick some the tree directly. The branches that fell on the ground are the ones to use.
I know some tribes that practice this so the tree is not injured at all in the process :) sometimes the squirrels will do the work for you when they are after the cones on the female trees
I like to burn lots of cedar, especially when there’s a fire ban 🔥
As long as you burn it and say a prayer to the creator, your fire is sacred 😊🙏
wela'lin
lovely information, no a fan of the background though.
Thank you vivian, my next videos have a different background which I think you will love 🔥😉
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The creator is “NOT” Mother Earth, He “IS” the Father and creator of the Heavens and Earth….
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I will follow your instructions this morning and have cedar tea this evening with a light supper.