Red Willow, used by Native Americans to reduce fever, is blended into sacred pipe mixes and associated with immortality and communication. Native Americans view willows as relatives of the four winds due to their seeds spreading in all directions by the wind and their proximity to water sources. The tree's spirit is seen as adaptable and changeable, linking it to air and water.
Various tribes crafted prayer sticks, amulets, and items representing the winds using willow. Its bark is used in incense for calming effects during meditation and clearing rituals, making it perfect for such practices.
