Thank you so very much. When I shopped for a home 9 years ago, I wanted pine trees to be on the property. This house came to me and it is nestled in White cedar trees at the front and at all corners. I love these cedars! I also practice herbalism, but had no idea of the honor and gifts of my trees. I feel very blessed and led to you today. Thank you again!
@mitzigarner-hughes928611 ай бұрын
Thanks Doug! I'm going to respectfully gather some cedar and make it just the way you have in this video 😊
@graceywhite26168 ай бұрын
Me too!!
@eedeescottagegarden9 ай бұрын
Thank you for giving us who do not have the culture to embrace as you do. I feel blessed to have found you on KZfaq. this is what we should be teaching to the children of our future. thank you again looking forward to learning more from you.
@mickeyjohnson70273 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR INCLUDING WHAT TO DO WITH THE CEADER AFTER WE BOIL FOR TEA>>>I KNOW THAT WITH SWEETGRASS WE NEED TO PUT THE CUT END IN A GOOD / SPECIAL PLACE >>>WE DONT JUST THROW IT ANYWHERE>>>
@susanmortensen25092 жыл бұрын
I love this! Ive used cedar extract for my kids and cedar smudge for my home. This tea will be a new addition for our health and happiness. I discovered a baby cedar tree about 70 feet out in my yard among some baby pines i was cutting down for a garden fence. Honestly did not know it was a cedar but knew it was beautiful and magical and i left it. Now il go out and maybe put some rocks or something around it so it doesnt get messed with in the future. Thanks for this video!
@JUEGABONITO83 Жыл бұрын
We need more Indigenous humans making these videos. God bless you your family and your peoples.
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
Miigwech
@a.b.creator7 ай бұрын
Oh my yes, I watch any information they can share and attend any pow wows I get near. I feel like they've saved my life. It sounds dramatic,but I'm serious. So thankful 🙏🏼
@icanculture76742 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video! I am Squamish but lived off reserve and was never taught this tradition. I want to start making this and drinking and bathing in it. My boyfriend has sinus problems and I’ve been having mental problems like anxiety and I think this can be the start of a healing journey. Thanks again! Very cool!
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
If you dry it and grind the cedar leaves into a powder you can put it in a bag under your pillow at night for aroma therapy. You can also burn it as a smudge which is also very therapeutic for your anxiety. Just smelling it is very pleasant.
@mickeyjohnson70273 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR WAYS WITH US
@OurOutdoorLifeDannyLorraine2 жыл бұрын
Awesome my friend, thanks for sharing with us...
@philippoulin826210 ай бұрын
Doug thanks for the video It's always good to know what Things mother nature can help Us heal keep the videos going Meguich my friend
@lilyan75902 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Video! i just simmered cedar for about 20 minutes and poured into my bath. skin is very soft now :) I havent tried the tea this way, cant wait to try this!
@Kiowagoodfella3 жыл бұрын
Kiowa Comanche from Oklahoma, glad I found your channel...Aw Ho!
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
A ho! Miigwech.
@newflowergetu89583 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
@simonesmit67083 жыл бұрын
Lots of cedar here in western Canada as well. Thanks for sharing as it will be helpful.
@breesechick3 ай бұрын
Love these videos.
@graceywhite26168 ай бұрын
I love this!!!
@mysticmiiks7 ай бұрын
Awesome video thank you
@valeriedubord57953 жыл бұрын
Chlorine will evaporate from water if you leave it out for 24 hours in an open container
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Miigwech Valarie. Good advice
@nikkippppppp3 жыл бұрын
I do that for my plants
@kenshitakahashi73773 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this tip but !!what about the poison fluoride in tap water any way to get that gone A’HO
@heximancer28 Жыл бұрын
@@kenshitakahashi7377 distillation is the best way. A device that catches water vapor from boiled water and collects it.
@sandiam78092 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sra75383 жыл бұрын
You didn't mention that if you see the oils forming as a "slick" on the water that it should be skimmed off & not ingested. But awesome video. Thank you.
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. I usually don't worry about that part. I was never informed. Good to know. Glad you enjoyed and thanks for watching.
@UnderdogWarrior2 жыл бұрын
Why? He gets it from remote places
@jonathanbrideau483410 ай бұрын
Haa you are from Ontario. Damn your English sound like my hometown people speak in English. Im from New-brunswick 😊 i love your accent. Sound like us seeking English. Continue your good job. And more medicine recipes 😁
@outdoorlifewithdougb10 ай бұрын
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the video.
@kathleenclarke82811 ай бұрын
thank you!
@lisaedenshaw-krieger42414 ай бұрын
Sweet!! I never made tea from cedar. I would just use it for my sinus, cough, cold and flu. Can't wait to try it. I'm thinking that it may taste the way it smells?
@africaRBG3 жыл бұрын
Miigwetch! this was very informative
@kwekuayuba55718 ай бұрын
thank you soo much
@justinakavanagh30582 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@johnskillen6208 Жыл бұрын
thank you Sir
@breesechick3 ай бұрын
New subscriber ❤ thank you.
@ClaraMagdalenaofQumran2 жыл бұрын
Wadogh! Chi miigwech! Thank you for sharing this teaching, Doug....I'm on Day 2 of boiling my tea, & it's become very dark, like coffee, & there's a bit of oil on the surface. Is it still safe to drink (this dark), or should I just make a new batch?
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
I would make a new batch. The color of your tea should be dark greenish brown. Also, once cooled you can bottle and refrigerate it. I would do this within 12 hrs of making your tea so it can remain fresh. I usually strain it while pouring into my containers.
@ClaraMagdalenaofQumran2 жыл бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Oh, okay. Thanks for the feedback, Doug. I guess I boiled it too long, lol! The place where I gather the cedar is too far to go on foot, so I'll go head over there tomorrow for fresh sprigs.
@a.w.69077 ай бұрын
Ok thank you
@ml96332 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I will boil it on a rocket stove :) thank you for your Wisdom and teaching :)
@miriam40912 жыл бұрын
I'm very excited to learn about Cedar Medicine - so simple - so natural! Would it be the wrong way to have a Cedar Tree in a pot on my balcony? I face a park-like setting. Or should I stay with going to the woods? Also, today I watched a video about the Cedar Bath for the new baby - this was absolutely beautiful and very Sacred. I am in Ontario too - Miigwetch!
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
Miigwech for your comments. Especially with the cedar bath. It would be nice to have a cedar tree in a pot on your balcony for sure but I would reccomend going into the bush instead. First, there's actually a lot of healing happening when we go into the bush. We get some fresh air, hear gentle sounds of nature and change our environment. Secondly, the cedar tree we get its branches from is directly connected to Mother earth.
@ClaraMagdalenaofQumran2 жыл бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Aho!
@a.w.69077 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this teaching. I just bouled some and added some orange cut up and some cranberries is that ok or should it just be the cedar thank you megwich
@outdoorlifewithdougb7 ай бұрын
It's up to you. Keep in mind that the cedar tea does have high content of vitamin C already.
@micheleemcdaniel389 Жыл бұрын
I have 15-17 cedars in my backyard running the length of a 6 foot wooden fence. They were growing over into the neighbour's yard. The neighbour went the length of the cedars sawing 4-5 limbs off of each tree. Will this damage the trees? This happened last August. I noticed this Fall the trees did not produce any cones. What an affront to these magnificent trees!! Is there anything I can do to make amends to them? Thank you.
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
That is sad to hear of your neighbor cutting the cedar limbs. I am not sure the amount of harm that will come to them but I am hopeful they will bounce back. Aki kwe (mother earth) has a way of healing herself if we give her space and time so I am hopeful the cedar tree will too.
@kedeglow27432 ай бұрын
Thank you for this informative video! We live in the central US, and have a lot of Cedars near our home. I don't know what variety of Cedar they are--does it need to be a specific variety?
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 ай бұрын
I am not sure on the variety of cedars in your area but I would trust they be of same medicinal benefits as up here in the north. Be mindful if there is alot of spraying in the area for pesticides. Etc. Sometimes in our area there are signs posted for aerial spraying and warnings. This is coming from our Forestry industry.
@monikawahlgren129126 күн бұрын
Is cedar and thuja the same?
@user-kr911 Жыл бұрын
Does it matter if it is white or red cedar? I have lots of red cedar all around me. Not much white cedar where I live unless it’s planted in someone’s yard or business landscape.
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
I believe the eastern white cedar is predominant in our area (all of Ontario). I don't think it matters, although one might be stronger than the other. I would still use the red cedar if it's common in your area and off the road. Best of luck.
@kipperkell3 жыл бұрын
Hello! I am wondering what is the best way to clean the cedar before adding to the water? I want to be traditional and am worried about doing it wrong. I have gathered the cedar in the traditional way but when searching for if it should be cleaned first I can't find anything. I've googled and most traditional instructions seem to not include this step, so I wasn't sure if I even should? Thank you so much for any guidance you can provide.
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Usually when I go to pick cedar I go off the beaten path a bit. If you have access to lakes in the area that is a good place to pick on the shoreline. Otherwise a quick rinse should be enough. Stay away from picking along side of the road unless its at least 50yds into the bush. Offer your tobacco as well.
@TheTanna7272 жыл бұрын
Definitely rinse at the very least. I know my cedar tends to have spiders, webs, and eggs. Ive seen eggs of flies too. So at least rinse a bit.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougbThank you! I asked this same question before reading the comments. I'm still wondering if I can make Cypress the same way & pods as well as leaves? 🙏
@spiritgoddezz962 жыл бұрын
Is it safe to boil for many hours then remove the cedar and cook it to a very dark syrup and take it as medicine?
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
I am not sure if cooking it that long will turn it into a syrup. I do not recommend boiling it more than a couple hours. It will become very dark and not very tasteful. Miigwech for asking.
@christinamorales68873 жыл бұрын
I add honey 🍯 as an offering
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Awesome! I drink my medicine with honey as well.
@evalynchuran8684 Жыл бұрын
Do you have a video in cedar bark for medicinal?
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
I have never used the cedar bark for medicine purposes. I haven't heard of it being used as such.
@ivory3908 Жыл бұрын
We love our Mother Earth and honour her
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
Miigwech
@siv215 ай бұрын
Can you do this in the winter months when the cedar is not as green?
@outdoorlifewithdougb5 ай бұрын
Generally, cedar remains green all year round. You can pick it throughout the year. In the winter, its branches will seem brittle, so allow some time for them to warm up before using.
@siv215 ай бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb I have 2 cedar trees on my property currently it’s more of a brownish green color not a bright green as you have. I was unsure if I would need to use more cedar due to this.
@outdoorlifewithdougb5 ай бұрын
Might be best to find another cedar tree. I travel up to five miles to get some. It has to be off the beaten path a bit to avoid the dust brought up by traffic.
@titiatoy Жыл бұрын
may I use the leaves from an arbovitae cedar?
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
Yes you may as far as I know. Just remember to follow those protocols. Pick it in the wild.
@77crystalclear Жыл бұрын
Can you use the cedar seeds for making tea ?
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
I've never tried
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
❓️⁉️How did you clean it? ❤ Baking soda & Vinegar?
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 ай бұрын
What are we trying to clean? The cedar? The cedar is already cleaned by the rain that falls. Also, pick it in a clean area off the beaten path.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
OK, I live on the lake & it's in my front yard at the water.
@user-rv3hl3co6i Жыл бұрын
How do you bottle it And store it
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
I bottle mine in empty juice jugs that have been washed. Store in fridge for no more than two weeks. If you have anything after that pour it out in the bush in a clean area as you would with the cedar.
@user-rv3hl3co6i Жыл бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb thank you I appreciate it
@TheTanna7272 жыл бұрын
I am so very sorry, i didn’t understand the medicinal properties for this. Maybe i didnt catch you say
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
Cedar medicine is very high in vitamin C. There are also some other medicinal things happening but would be better to speak of in person.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
Can you make cypress tea the same way? Do you know how to make a tincture?😊
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
& Do you gather the pods as well.? Thank you🙏
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 ай бұрын
I am not familiar with cypress. I don't believe it grows in my area. I can't help you with that one but am interested. We do have juniper of which I would treat the same as making cedar tea.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
Thank you. I did look up the benefits, said it was good for respiratory, wound healing, blood circulation & detox. Looks the same so I think I'll try this.
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 ай бұрын
@Seek_Him proceed with caution. Depending on how much you ingest it can be toxic rather than beneficial.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb THANK YOU SIR. Just watched the gentleman @ Creators Garden😳 Wow! His New vision is incredible & his knowledge, I was not expecting. Blessings to you🙏
@ramoemaurice4573 жыл бұрын
Really what's it's for .explain what its used for .what?
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Its is used for medicinal purposes and also for cleansing of your sinuses and airways. Also be used to cleanse your home. Cedar contains high levels of vitamin C. It is also used for cultural ceremonies.
@dawnstafford90062 жыл бұрын
look at creators garden on youtube he goes into great detail what cedar medicine gives us
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
@@dawnstafford9006 I believe he's very well educated in the field of plants. Not sure if he's a botanist. Highly recommend his page for more in depth knowledge for sure.
@Seek_Him2 ай бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougbwho were you recommending? Seems the comment got deleted?
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 ай бұрын
@Seek_Him yes it does look like the person deleted their comment. I would highly check out creators garden youtube channel.
@chrystalyndumoulin4323 жыл бұрын
Howmuch in a cup can you use
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
I've never made just one cup but I suppose you can experiment with that. I'd fill the cup with a few branches for sure. Maybe 1/4 ways breaking the branch into small pieces. Boil until dark green and strain it thereafter.
@chrystalyndumoulin4323 жыл бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb thankyou miig wetch
@chrystalyndumoulin4322 жыл бұрын
Hi i gotta question 6 days ago i had one strong cup and then the next day i had another cup the next day was weaker can i have another cup today since i have a cold
@lisaedenshaw-krieger42414 ай бұрын
Gunalch'eesh
@kenshitakahashi73773 жыл бұрын
Woliwon nitap A’ho
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
Boozhoo
@kenshitakahashi73773 жыл бұрын
I was saying thank you man for the video idk what boozhoo means
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
@@kenshitakahashi7377 boozhoo means hello
@outdoorlifewithdougb3 жыл бұрын
We say miigwech for thank you in our ojibway language. Which Nation are you from?
@kenshitakahashi73773 жыл бұрын
@@outdoorlifewithdougb Passamaquoddy
@cranmermusisi74682 жыл бұрын
What is the benefit to this medicine please i want to know
@outdoorlifewithdougb2 жыл бұрын
Cedar is a great tea when done right and contains high amount of vitamin C. We also use it as a detxoifier and you can drink 2-3 cups daily. Try small quantity at first in case you may have an allergy. There are other culturally relevant properties as well.
@arl395 Жыл бұрын
You are boiling the benefits out
@outdoorlifewithdougb Жыл бұрын
Some go into my home on purpose while the rest in the tea.
@markwolfshohl65629 ай бұрын
Indigenous? Yea, sure
@markwolfshohl65629 ай бұрын
You use “ lake water” better find an emergency hospital nearby and pray to a tree or sky or some shit