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 About Smudges and Smudging

Smudge Sticks or Bundles are all-natural ceremonial incense traditionally burned in Native American rituals. Today, doctors, therapists, and body workers are discovering the beneficial aspects of these herbs. Smudge Bundles are one of the means by which people around the globe are reconnecting with the power of Mother Nature.

The smudge smoke is made either by spreading dry herbs on hot coals or hot rocks or igniting dry herbs in a clay bowl or shell.

It is traditionally used in ceremonies and included in medicine pouches and bundles.  Sage is burned in smudging ceremonies to drive out bad spirits, feelings or influences.  The leaves are valued for their aromatic properties and are used as a natural moth repellent.  Sage can be used in numerous ways.  Native Americans of the Plains Nations cover the floor of their sweat lodges with sage. They will also breathe through a small bundle of sage and at times rub the bundle on their bodies while in the sweat lodge.

 "Sage makes the bad spirits sick.  They go away from it when it is burned.  It does not make the good spirits sick.  They will not leave when it is smoked.  Sweet grass is pleasant to all the spirits.  Good spirits like it.  Bad spirits like it.  All like it.  The smoke of sweet grass is pleasant to the good spirits.  They come to the smoke.  They are pleased with one who makes this smoke.  They will listen to what such a one asks.  But the bad spirits come also to enjoy the smoke.  So, sage must be burned to make them sick.  Then, sweet grass to bring good spirits."

Traditional stories and myths tell of the power of sage in that wherever sage is present negative forces cannot enter.  In the Inipi ceremony, a sprig of sage is worn behind the right ear to protect the participant and placate the little people.

White Sage Smudge Bundles, small

White sage (Salvia Apiana) from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These small bundles are approximately 3 to 4 inches and are perfect for one-time use.

3.00 each SAVE buy 3 for $8.00 Save $1.00

White Sage Smudge Bundles, large

White sage (Salvia Apiana) from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These large bundles are approx 6 inches in length.

7.50 each SAVE buy 3 for $21.00 Save $1.50 Temporarily OUT OF STOCK

Sage & Sweetgrass Smudge Bundles

"Sage makes the bad spirits go away from it when it is burned.  The good spirits remain. Sweet grass is pleasant to both good & bad spirits.  This combo will have bad spirits leaving and the good remain. approx 8 inches in length.

6.50 each SAVE buy 3 for $18.00 Save $1.50

Sage & Lavender, small

This Sage and Lavender smudge stick is one of a wide variety of different smudges we have in stock for all your ritual needs. Easy to use and durable, these smudge sticks will last for months of use if properly put out each time. The sage and lavender are combined together in a thick, 5" long bundle.

4.95 each SAVE buy 3 for $13.50 Save $1.35

 White Sage Loose

White sage (Salvia Apiana) from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These 2 ounces of loose leaf and crushed white sage.

7.00 each SAVE buy 1/4 lb for $13.00 Save $1.00

Abalone Shells 6 inches

Many people like to use these shells as a natural container to burn sage and other botanicals. You can also use them to cut your own abalone conch discs if you're adventurous. Sizes vary but average about 5 to 6 inches in length.

7.50 each Slightly smaller shells are also available, approximately 4-5 inches 5.00 each 5-6 inch shell with 1 oz. white sage 7.00 each

 Pinon Pine Needles 1 oz

The pinon pine tree of New Mexico. Pinon pine needles were widely used by Native Americans, particularly during ceremonial purposes. When burned on hot coals in sweat lodge sessions, they release a purifying scent. These pine needles have a distinctive clean and sweet smell. The scent can refresh the body, mind and spirit, clear the head and aid the release of a bleak outlook.

4.50 each

 Red Willow Bark 1 oz

Regarded by Native Americans as being relatives of the four winds, as seeds are carried in four directions. Hopi and Navajo clans used willow to make prayer sticks and amulets, whilst others used the plant to make water carriers, arrow shafts or emblems of the four winds. An important ingredient in sacred smoking ceremonies. It's calming and soothing, with clearing purposes and during quiet sessions of meditation. Our red willow (as do most of our ceremonial herbs) comes from a network of Native American wildcrafters from Canada to South America who collect plants in an ecological and respectful way. Wildcrafting is a term which means that the herbs and plants are collected in such a way that the source is sustainable. For example this means not pulling up root systems, harvesting just enough so that the plant will continue to thrive and generally caring for each plant source. Because of the scarcity of some of the traditional Native American herbs and plants we feel this attitude to be absolutely essential as some companies are actually damaging the environment because they are putting profit first.

4.95 each

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