Definition of «medicine bag»

A medicine bag is a small pouch or container used by Native American tribes for holding sacred items, such as herbs, tobacco, and other objects believed to have healing powers. The term can also refer more broadly to any object that holds symbolic meaning or power for an individual or group.

Usage examples

The woman carefully opened her medicine bag and retrieved the herbal remedies she needed to soothe her sore throat.
John's medicine bag was filled with various medications he needed to manage his chronic condition.
The shaman carried a medicine bag containing sacred herbs and stones used for healing rituals.
Emma stopped by the pharmacy to pick up her prescription and added it to her medicine bag.
The hiker always kept a small medicine bag in her backpack, stocked with band-aids, pain relievers, and tweezers for emergencies on the trail.
As the doctor examined the patient, he took out his medicine bag and pulled out a stethoscope and other medical instruments.
During her trip to Africa, Sarah donated a medicine bag to a local clinic, filled with basic supplies like bandages and sanitizers.