Traditionally a medicine being was looked upon as family and a nurturer of the community respected and loved.​When visiting one for ailments of the mind body and spirit, the people would bring any currency donation that fit their ability to give and where they are at in life, along with 2-3 yards of fabric that represents the beauty and or intricacies of the prayer they are asking for. ​They also would consider spiritual gifts and or food. A person was never turned away in need.