Wiingaashk (Sweetgrass) Braid

According to Anishinaabe oral tradition, Wiingaashk (Ween-gahshk), or Sweetgrass, is one of the four sacred medicines, alongside Cedar, Sage, and Tobacco. Also known as "Holy Grass," Sweetgrass is revered as the “Sacred Hair of Mother Earth.” Its sweet, vanilla-like aroma symbolizes kindness, love, and peace, carrying prayers to the Creator and fostering harmony and unity.

Traditionally braided to represent love, honesty, and humility, Sweetgrass is burned or carried in ceremonies to invite positive energy, purify spaces, and express gratitude to the natural world. The three strands of the braid symbolize the mind, body, and spirit, working together in balance and harmony.

This Wiingaashk Sweetgrass braid is hand-harvested by a First Nations community in Canada, ensuring sustainability and respect for the land. Each braid, measuring 4 to 7 inches, is thoughtfully tied with natural white cotton to preserve its sacred essence and honor the rich spiritual traditions of Indigenous peoples.