The Heart of Lakota Herbal Remedies: More Than Just Medicine

For generations, our people have turned to the plants around us—not just for healing, but for connection. Lakota herbal remedies go way beyond treating symptoms. They carry stories, traditions, and a way of life that honors the land, our ancestors, and the future we want to help build.

What Do We Mean by Lakota Herbal Remedies?

When we talk about Lakota herbal remedies, we’re really talking about the deep connection our people have always had with plant medicines. Traditionally, herbs were prepared as teas, used in poultices, boiled, or burned — each method chosen with care, guided by teachings passed down through generations.

Today, here at Wozani, we take that traditional knowledge and adapt it in a way that fits into our modern lives. Our tinctures, balms, and sprays aren’t traditional in form, but they’re inspired by traditional uses and made with the same respect, intention, and love our grandmothers and aunties taught us. We believe you can honor the old ways while creating something useful for today.

A Long History of Healing

Our ancestors didn’t just stumble upon these remedies — they learned them over time, through experience, stories, and ceremony—and by listening to the land. This knowledge helped them care for their families in powerful ways. Today, we carry that forward — blending what’s always worked with what we’re learning now, so these medicines can continue to help our people in a modern world.

Traditional Lakota Medicine: A Full Circle View

Healing, for us, is never just about the body. It's about balance — mind, body, spirit, and community all working together. That’s why intention is a part of using these remedies. It's not just what you take — it's how you take it, and why.

Herbal tinctures, for example, are a big part of this. They're made by steeping powerful native plants into concentrated drops, capturing their essence. But just as important as the remedy itself is the thought behind it — the good energy, the purpose, and the tradition.

A Few Plants You Should Know

We get asked all the time about what plants we use, and the answer is — it depends on what you need. But here are a few standouts:

• Wahpé Waštémna (Wild Bergamot) – A sweet-scented medicine used for digestion, colds, and also for protection.
• Hanté (Cedar) – An evergreen medicine burned for protection and peaceful mind.
• Hanté Canhlogan (Yarrow): Great for skin, wound healing, inflammation, and women's health.

These aren’t just ingredients. They're our relatives. And they’ve taken care of us for a long time.

Backed by Tradition and Science

A lot of modern research is finally catching up to what our people have always known—these medicines work. From boosting immunity to calming nerves, science is starting to confirm what we’ve seen firsthand for generations. And that’s a good thing. It helps bridge worlds and makes sure more people understand how powerful these plants really are.

A Way of Life, Not Just a Product

Lakota medicine isn’t just about what’s in a bottle. It’s about our relationship with the Earth. We believe everything is connected — and that if we take care of the land, it will take care of us. That’s why sustainability and replanting are at the heart of what we do. We're not here to just use plants—we’re here to honor them.

And this knowledge doesn’t live in one person. It lives in community. Aunties, uncles, grandparents, and young ones all share in it. Teaching, learning, growing. That’s how it survives—and that’s how we make sure it’s still here for the next generation.

So, Why Use Lakota Herbal Remedies?

Because they work. Because they’re natural. Because they’re made with intention, and give back. Whether you're looking for help with inflammation, stress, digestion, or just want to reconnect to something real—these remedies offer a path. One rooted in respect, tradition, and a whole lot of love.

Final Thoughts

When you use Lakota herbal remedies, you’re not just trying a new product. You’re connecting to something that’s taken care of our people for centuries. We’re proud to share these medicines in a way that honors where they come from, and makes them accessible to our relatives today.

So take a look, ask questions, and start your own journey with these powerful plant relatives. We're here walking with you!