The Native American Indians attributed different healing properties to different stones and plants. The Medicine Man or Shaman always carried their medicine with them. Healing objects were placed in a bag or bundle along with other sacred items and worn around the neck. This way the power of the objects were next to their body giving them their personal strength Their Medicine bag was always in a place of honor. A youth will start out with a small bag but as he grew and added his own objects and medicine his bag might have to be replaced with bigger ones over the years. Some things that might be in ones bag could be items for vision quest, bones, hair, roots, leaves and feathers. Whatever medicine that brings one closer to their creator. I have some of my mother and sisters ashes along with things from the people I love. To me the love of ones family is one of the greatest medicine.
