The Sacred Herbs of Spring by Ellen Evert Hopman

Author:Ellen Evert Hopman
Language: eng
Format: epub, pdf
Tags: Celtic Spirituality
Publisher: Inner Traditions
Published: 2020-02-13T00:00:00+00:00

If a Lakota is doing a ceremony relative to Wakinyan (Thunder Being), he should make an incense of the leaves of the cedar tree. This is because the cedar tree is the favorite of Wakinyan, and he never strikes it with lightning. The smell of the smoke of the cedar is pleasing to him.4

You can burn the bracts of Cedar, green or dry, as incense and use the smoke to consecrate ritual tools and ritual spaces, or use it to purify your Beltaine ritual site.

Because Cedar is an aromatic its main medicinal use is cleansing the respiratory tract. It is an expectorant and immune builder when taken as tea and can benefit sinusitis, tonsillitis, and sore throat. It actually has more vitamin C than lemon but should be taken only for short time, in limited amounts. To make the tea: Place the fresh bracts (green parts and twigs included) into a pot and barely cover with cold water. Cover and simmer just until the water begins to turn brown (do not boil). Take ¼ cup once or twice during an illness (see “Caution” below).

Like all aromatic herbs Cedar also has antibacterial qualities, and the decoction can be applied externally to wounds and cold sores as a wash. The fresh or dried herb can be added to healing ointments for wounds, eczema, and psoriasis and to salves for sore muscles, osteoarthritis, and joint pain.

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