It is such an important traditional medicinal herb. It is used in ceremonial smudging and is thought to keep evil away from the home. Attractive dried braids of this grass, are much in demand.. A tea can be made from it, to thin the blood, and the smoke is inhaled to treat colds. It is an all around panacea.. Sweet grass is used in some aromatic pipe tobacco mixtures. Fresh pick between 12-18 inches