Our Smudge Sticks are generous bundles of freshly gathered CERTIFIED ORGANIC herbs, wrapped tightly with cotton string and hung until dry. Smudge sticks are traditionally burned to honor the sacredness of an occasion, to clear or protect a space, raise the energy, or prepare for prayer or healing. MUGWORT - Carries and reflects moon energy, burned to protect, enhance dreams and psychic abilities, patron herb of women. LAVENDER - Attracts high, clear energy, calming, centering. HYSSOP- The essence of protection and cleansing. King Solomon used hyssop in his temple. |
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| These exquisitely scented incense sticks are hand rolled from finely powdered roses and then individually pressed into a bed of freshly picked flowers. Stunningly beautiful, unique and long burning. |
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| HERBAL SMOKING BLENDCertain medicinal herbs have been smoked for their therapuetic value since the most ancient of days. Herbs such as comfrey, coltsfoot, catnip and mullein, the contents of our blend, offer their considerable healing virtues within the medium of their smoke. Our smoking blend is excellent for use in sacred pipe ceremonies, with or without the addition of tobacco. It can be used to help ease cough and congestion, aids in relaxation, and has been successfully used as a substitute for cigarettes. Certified Organic catnip, comfrey, mullein and coltsfoot packaged in a 2 oz. tin. |
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| (an excerpt from Gail's book, Opening Our Wild Hearts to the Healing Herbs) Burning dried herbs, or smudging, is an ancient method of nourishing the spirit and invoking the sacred. People all around the world burn herbs during ceremonies. I feel instantly reverent when I smell frankincense which was burned in our Catholic Church during my chilhood. Many cultures believe smoke from the burning herbs clears unwanted energies and carries our prayers to Great Spirit. I know people who smudger before important meetings, and others who smudge their house each day. Sometimes I smudge in the morning as a blessing on the new day, in the evening to relieve accumulated stress and tension, or at night to inspire dreaming. Any very dry herb, flower, bark, resin, or root will burn, but some are more aromatic than others. Some scents are known to have certain effects, but you don't need to be an expert. Just go ahead and burn some herbs in a fire-proof bowl or shell, or light up a smudge stick. See what you like. Experiment. What smells good to you? Burn well-dried springs of your herbal ally. When I smudge, I let the smoke go over and around my head and I inhale the aroma. I offer some smoke to my heart area, around my back, and down my arms and legs. I pay special attention to parts of my body holding tension or in special need of nourishment or healing. I offer a prayer of thanksgiving each time I smudge. I let the smoke carry my prayers to the heavens. Some of my favorite herbs for smudging are: lavender, mugwort, sage, rosemary, vervain, peppermint, cedar, juniper, St. John's wort, and hyssop. |
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| If you have a question or concern about medicinal herbs, please feel free to ask. We're here to help, and a response is guaranteed. |
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