White Sage - Desert Sage - Yerba Santa 4"

Californian White Sage is probably the most widely used incense by Native American Indians amongst many other cultures around the world for thousands of years.The rich white sage soothes and calms with a long rich sweet woody scent, uses for its powerful healing qualities, recognised for centuries for its cleansing and purifying properties, used in cleansing rituals, ceremony, space clearing and its connection with sacred practices. Desert Sage -traditionally considered a Yin Sage smudge. It is said to be used for healing, cleansing, driving away bad spirits, drawing wisdom and strength. neutralize negative vibrations, improve sleep as well as alleviate anxiety and stress. Yerba Santa - is at home in the South-western mountains of North America. The Spaniards named this herb for what it is - Yerba Santa meaning 'Holy Herb'. The Western tribes had long used it for medicinal and spiritual purposes. It is especially valued as a smudging herb for healing rituals as it is thought to neutralize disease causing energies and offer protection. It is thought to bring peace and understanding and is used to heal the emotional wounds of quarrels. Smudging has been used as a sacred ritual for the Native American and many tribal peoples for thousands of years, it is a ritual for cleansing the emotional, physical and energetic body, helping to clear the energy field of a person, our homes, crystals, animals, plants, work and ceremonial spaces. Smudging with white sage can be used to send prayers and good intentions, for prosperity and abundance, for purification, providing protection and dispersing negative energy. Negativity can cause havoc causing us to feel tired, blocking our flow and creativity or making us feel unwell so it is as important as drinking fresh water to regularly cleanse our aura and living space. We are interconnected with everything so the importance of cleansing offers wonderful benefits that can support our well-being as well as take us to a deeper level of meditation and spiritual practices. Smudging can be used for cleansing of the aura, for example before meditation, prayer and ceremony or in preparation for body workers and therapists or cleansing your home and work space. Sage has been used for many rituals including Sweat Lodges, Vision Quests and as an honouring of celebration and transformation through Rite of Passage, Seasons and Cycles, Honouring all of Life, Mother Earth and all of our Ancestors. Disclaimer: The products/services and the claims made about specific products or services on or through this site have not been evaluated by Sacred Essence or the Food and Drug Administration and are not approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. The information provided on this site is for informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for advice from your physician or other health care professional or any information contained on or in any product label or packaging. You should not use the information on this site for diagnosis or treatment of any health problem or for prescription of any medication or other treatment. You should consult with a healthcare professional before starting any diet, exercise or supplementation program, before taking any medication, or if you have or suspect you might have a health problem. Smudge Pack 4" Variety White & Desert Sages & Yerba Santa Wands 4" Californian White Sage - Beautiful leaf clusters and enormous flowering stalks burst forth in the spring, painting streaks of white against the rusty green hillsides. Desert Sage - Thick stands of fragrant, broad leaved plant run up and down both sides of the riparian, mountain paradise. The sound of a creak rippling under the sweet, sunshine wind full of bees and hummingbirds enjoying the new flowers after the snow melt. Yerba Santa - Sacred Herb known for its healing powers, traditionally used for protection and purification. It has a long history of use as an Altar Offering. It has an uplifting aroma. Use it when you need encouragement or courage. Size: Mix pack of 3 wands approx 4" Origin: Southern California USA Fragrance: White Sage, Mugwort & Cedar Material: Bound clusters tightly tied together with rose petals layered on top wrapped with organic cotton 100% Natural Fair-trade Packaging: Recyclable and Biodegradable Carefully environmentally harvested by hand Sourc