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Tobacco has long been used as an offering to the spirits by some American Indian tribes. The smoke will help carry their prayers to the Creator. It has also been used as a purifier for the body.

Tobacco, along with carrying prayers, also has the ability to neutralize a given situation. This is why it is used in so-called 'peace' pipes. Also, the 'visible breath' rising as we pray assures us that our prayers also rise to the Creator.

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