The ancient ceremony of smudging can be used to bless spaces, help combat negativity, clear the energy in your field, and help start anew. Cedar and Sage can be burnt and used to purify the atmosphere, disperse negative energy, and for protection. It's soothing, relaxing aroma can be used to aid meditation or simply for your enjoyment.
White Sage is the most scared of all the smudging herbs and revered for its ability to purify, protect and elevate a room, person, object or space. 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 helping make you feel calmer.
DESCRIPTION
- White Sage and Cedar Small Smudge Stick
- Measures: ~10 cm (4") long by ~2.5cm wide
- Weight: ~5 grams
- Sage is sustainably grown, chemical free, and wild harvested in California.
- Not all smudge is the same. Purity, integrity and sustainability matter.
- Price is per piece. Bulk pricing available.
- Each smudge stick is unique and varies in size and shape. String colour may be a different colour to photo.
WHITE SAGE ORIGINS, AROMA & SCENT
⟡ MINT ⟡ CITRUS ⟡ PINE ⟡ HERBACEOUS ⟡ WOODY & EARTHY SCENT ⟡ CALMING ⟡ PURIFICATION ⟡ CLEANSING ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ DETOX ⟡ CLEARING ⟡ HEALING ⟡ CEREMONY ⟡ RITUAL ⟡ BOTANICAL INCENSE ⟡ AROMATIC ⟡ FRAGRANT ⟡ MEDITATION ⟡ ANTIMICROBIAL ⟡ ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
White sage (salvia apiana) is an evergreen perennial shrub native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. It is the most sacred of all the smudging herbs, and for hundreds of years it has been considered a cleansing, purifying, and protective plant. Its Latin name is Salvia apiana, which translates to 'healing plant' and it is widely used by Native Americans for its healing properties and for repelling all kinds of negative energy - and revered for its ability to purify, protect and elevate a room, person, object or space.
The smudge stick is made by tying bunches of wild harvested fresh herbs and air drying in dark and dry conditions for a period of time.
Known for its strong, purifying aroma, White Sage is widely used in smudging rituals to cleanse spaces and promote tranquillity. Its smoke is believed to clear negative energy and invite a fresh, positive atmosphere into a space.
Aroma: Sage belongs to the mint family, and its scent can be described as having herbaceous, woody and earthy aromas that are strong but not overwhelming.
Benefits: White sage scent is revered for its ability to purify, protect and elevate a space.
CEDAR ORIGINS, AROMA & SCENT
⟡ CLEANSING ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ DETOX ⟡ CLEARING ⟡ HEALING ⟡ CEREMONIAL ⟡ BOTANICAL INCENSE ⟡ AROMATIC ⟡ MINT ⟡ HERBACEOUS ⟡ WOODY & EARTHY SCENT ⟡ BALSAMIC UNDERTONES ⟡ CAMPHORACEOUS ODOUR
Cedarwood has been revered by many cultures and civilizations and used as a spiritual and mystical essence. The dried leaves in this smudge stick are the coniferous needles from the hardy evergreen tree.
Aroma: Cedar (Cedrus) has a wonderfully aromatic and woodsy scent, with balsamic undertones and a camphoraceous odour.
Benefits: 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.
SMUDGING
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.
The burning of sage with positive intent - 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.
HOW TO USE SAGE & CEDAR SMUDGE
Here are some easy and straightforward tips on how to use it for energy clearing:
Smudging: Hold the smudge 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 stick in a fireproof bowl and gently blow on embers or fan the smoking stick with a feather or smudge wave when needed. Use the smoke from burning stick to smudge a space (or yourself) by fanning the smoke around you using your hand or a feather.
Burning Shavings: Place some 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 smudge 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 smudge unattended. Keep out of reach of children and away from all flammable articles.
