Native american medicine
Native Americans and Medicine
Native Americans believe that in order to stay strong and healthy, they have to keep a strong spiritually, mentally, and physically. If you stay true to the Native traditions, beliefs and obey tribal religious tenets you will maintain healthy living. One of the way that this can be achieved is by treating all life with respect. Treating animals, plants, rocks, rivers, rainbows, ect, with the up most respect for this beings. The spirit is a representation of your physical body, and Native Americans believe that each and every person is responsible for their own health and well being. There are some primary tools that Native Americans use to help them maintain the balance between good and bad harmony in their lives. (1)
Medicine sticks are one of the more fascinating artifacts and tools used by Native Americans. Brave warriors use the medicine stick for important reasons. It is said that when a warrior uses one, he can avoid being hurt in battle. The symbolic meanings and spiritual elements that govern the unique traditions and beliefs of the Native American people are well shown in the medicine stick. These unique items are made of the traditional materials used in Native American crafts. Medicine sticks are constructed of wood which is carved and then wrapped with leather and adorned with feathers and fur. Many times the craftsman will attach a small medicine bag. These items represent the essential interconnection of the human world to nature and how nature affects mankind. There are many uses of the Native dance stick such as praying, dancing and medicinal purposes. The medicine stick is crafted in such a way that many can appreciate the beauty and history of this unique artifact. The medicine stick can be packed with symbolism regarding the culture, people and the environment in which the tribal people live. The spiritual connection with the environment and the harnessing of spiritual elements of the medicine stick helps
Native Americans believe that in order to stay strong and healthy, they have to keep a strong spiritually, mentally, and physically. If you stay true to the Native traditions, beliefs and obey tribal religious tenets you will maintain healthy living. One of the way that this can be achieved is by treating all life with respect. Treating animals, plants, rocks, rivers, rainbows, ect, with the up most respect for this beings. The spirit is a representation of your physical body, and Native Americans believe that each and every person is responsible for their own health and well being. There are some primary tools that Native Americans use to help them maintain the balance between good and bad harmony in their lives. (1)
Medicine sticks are one of the more fascinating artifacts and tools used by Native Americans. Brave warriors use the medicine stick for important reasons. It is said that when a warrior uses one, he can avoid being hurt in battle. The symbolic meanings and spiritual elements that govern the unique traditions and beliefs of the Native American people are well shown in the medicine stick. These unique items are made of the traditional materials used in Native American crafts. Medicine sticks are constructed of wood which is carved and then wrapped with leather and adorned with feathers and fur. Many times the craftsman will attach a small medicine bag. These items represent the essential interconnection of the human world to nature and how nature affects mankind. There are many uses of the Native dance stick such as praying, dancing and medicinal purposes. The medicine stick is crafted in such a way that many can appreciate the beauty and history of this unique artifact. The medicine stick can be packed with symbolism regarding the culture, people and the environment in which the tribal people live. The spiritual connection with the environment and the harnessing of spiritual elements of the medicine stick helps