White sage, the most sacred of all the smudging herbs is used in the ancient art of smudging - the cleansing or purifying of a room, person, object, or space using sacred herbs. White sage offers a balanced blend of cleansing and uplifting qualities, making it a wonderful addition to your spiritual toolkit or home décor.
DESCRIPTION
- Cedar (cedrus) Smudge Stick
- Measures: ~10 cm (4") long by ~2.5cm wide
- Weight: ~5-10 grams
- Each Cedar Smudge Stick is unique and varies in size and shape
- Price per individual smudge stick.
CEDARWOOD ORIGINS, AROMA & SCENT
⟡ MINT ⟡ HERBACEOUS ⟡ WOODY ⟡ EARTHY ⟡ BALSAMIC UNDERTONES ⟡ CAMPHORACEOUS ODOUR ⟡ CLEANSING ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ DETOX ⟡ CLEARING ⟡ HEALING ⟡ CEREMONIAL ⟡ BOTANICAL INCENSE ⟡ AROMATIC
The leaves in this Cedar Smudge Stick are the coniferous needles from the hardy evergreen tree found in North America, western Asia and British Colombia.
Cedar (Cedrus) has a wonderfully aromatic and woodsy scent, with balsamic undertones and a camphoraceous odour. Cedar’s earthy, woodsy smell is believed to reduce anxiety, help you relax and the oils in conifers act as a sedative making you feel calmer.
Cedarwood has been revered by many cultures and civilizations and used as a spiritual and mystical essence. The leaves in this White Sage and Cedar Smudge Stick are the coniferous needles from the hardy evergreen tree. Cedar has a wonderfully aromatic and woodsy scent, with balsamic undertones and a camphoraceous odour. Cedar’s earthy, woodsy smell is believed to reduce anxiety, help you relax and the oils in conifers act as a sedative making you feel calmer.
Cedar can be used for purifying the atmosphere, dispersing negative energy, and for protection. Smudging with Cedar is widely used to cleanse a home when first moving in - inviting unwanted energies to leave and person, place or object from unwanted influences. It's soothing, relaxing aroma can be used to aid meditation or simply for your enjoyment.
Cedar burns slowly so a little goes a long way!
HOW TO USE CEDAR SMUDGE STICK
Here are some easy and straightforward tips on how to use it for energy clearing:
Smudging: Hold the stick at a slight angle away from your body and light the tip of the stick until there is a small flame. After 60 seconds, blow out the flame so only smoke is produced. Place in a fireproof bowl and gently blow on embers or fan the stick with a feather or smudge wave when needed. Use the smoke from burning Sage to smudge a space (or yourself) by fanning the smoke around you using your hand or a feather.
Burning Cedar: Place a small bundle of dried leaves in a heat-resistant container and light it up. Gently blow on embers or fan the stick with a feather or smudge wave when needed. Use the smoke to cleanse your space by wafting it around the space.
Meditation: Light the stick before you begin your meditation practice. The smoke helps to calm and centre your mind, for deeper meditation practice.
Warning: Fire hazard. Do not leave burning/smoking smudge stick unattended. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Keep away from all flammable articles.
SMUDGING A SPACE
Smudging is an ancient ritual used to cleanse a person, place or objects of negative energies, spirits or influences. According to ancient knowledge, all plants possess a sacred transcendental spirit and smudging with smoke from dried herbs and plants providing a bridge to spirit. Cultures including Aboriginals, Native Americans, Balinese, Druids, Chinese, Maoris, Mayans and Zulus use smudging in ceremonies.
The ritual of smudging with smoke can be used for cleansing or blessing - e.g. welcoming in the new day, or cleansing the body, home or workplace. Native American cultures traditionally used smudge sticks in spiritual ceremonies to remove negative energies and spirits. Legend has it that negative energies attach themselves to the smoke and leave, making way for good and helpful spirits.
Set an intention about what you want to clear out of your space, then move from corner to corner, removing any bad energy, uplifting your spirit, and filling your home with good fortune. The burning of smudge with positive intention - verbally or mentally can be done as often as you like to purify your surroundings at home or work.
NB: Not all smudge is the same. Purity, integrity and sustainability matters.
Warning: Fire hazard. Do not leave burning sage unattended. Keep out of reach of children and away from all flammable articles.
