Smudging

Smudge sticks
Gums and Resins
Energy-clearing Sprays
Charcoal Tablets

Smudging is the ancient practice of using sacred herbs, the essence of plants, and resins–along with directed intentions, blessings, prayer, or affirmation–to clear the body of illness, to clear the mind of negative thought patterns, and to clear spaces (i.e. rooms, houses, and objects) from stagnant or negative vibrations, energy, spirits, etc.

Smudge Sticks

Smudging is a ceremonial practice specific to many Indigenous peoples of the Americas, who burn sacred herbs like sage, cedar, sweetgrass, and tobacco. This historically varied by what was available and growing regionally. Overall, white sage, desert sage bundles, and cedar and palo santo woods are standard.

Simple Smudging Ritual

• Smudging is the ritual of cleaning the energy of a physical space, object or person. If you have a meditation ritual, you can burn Sage or Palo Santo before your practice. This will help prepare your energy and mind for meditation and allow you to more easily connect.

• First you start with a simple intention. Focus on clearing the negative energy out of your space and mind.

• Once you have your intention in mind, light the smudge stick and hold at a 45 degree angle, pointing the tip down towards the flame. Allow it to burn for 30 seconds and then blow it out.

• Place it on any non-flammable, heat-proof burning surface like an abalone shell, a traditional vessel used by Indigenous American people that represents the element of water.

• If left to rest, the stick will smolder and release smoke for approximately 5 mins. If used for smudging, walk around the room, space, object or person, fanning the smoke over its entirety, while focusing on cleansing and clearing all negative energy.

• Once you’ve finished smudging and have removed the negative energy, you must push positive energy into the space to maintain balance. To do this, declare your intention out loud or silently in your head.

Gums and Resins

Resins and gums, like the Copal resin pictured here, have traditionally been used for smudging during spiritual practices.
Copal is a versatile resin from the Americas, used for purification, spiritual connection, and to enhance ceremonies

A classic resin known for its grounding properties, Frankincense is used to promote relaxation and create a peaceful environment for spiritual practices. Frankincense tears are firm but slightly sticky, and impart a sweet, sharp and uplifting scent.

Often combined with Frankincense, Myrrh is used in ancient traditions for its purifying and spiritual properties. Myrrh tears are firm and have a sharp, medicinal aroma that is very cleansing to the air.

Charcoal Tablets

We do carry charcoal tablets for burning resins. These charcoal tablets are easily ignited for use in smudging and can be used to burn copal, myrrh, frankincense, and other resins and herbs.

These charcoal tablets light quickly and absolutely need to be placed in a nonflammable container for ease and safety in use. If using a shell or a pottery container, place a grill and a layer of sand or earth in the bottom and place the tablet on that, as the intense heat of the burning charcoal could cause these materials to break. Do not hold the tablet when lighting it, and do not leave it unattended. There are ten tablets per roll.

Energy-cleansing Sprays

Palo Santo Body, Room, & Car Spray:
Palo Santo is known for its purifying and uplifting properties, promoting positive energy and spiritual renewal.
Fluorite boosts clarity and focus.
Palo Santo spray purifies the air, uplifts the spirit, and clears negative energy from your space and energy field.

Ingredients: Distilled water, organic Palo Santo oil, alcohol.

Made in San Diego, CA

Lavender Sage Body, Room & Car Spray:

Sage is known for its powerful cleansing and purifying properties.
Lavender is renowned for its calming and soothing effects, promoting relaxation and balance.
Amethyst boosts intuition and calm, while Clear Quartz amplifies energy, clarity, and healing intentions.

Ingredients: Distilled water, organic Sage oil, organic Lavender oil, alcohol.

Made in San Diego, CA

Sage Body, Room & Car Spray:

Sage is known for its powerful cleansing and purifying properties.
Lavender is renowned for its calming and soothing effects, promoting relaxation and balance.
Amethyst boosts intuition and calm, while Clear Quartz amplifies energy, clarity, and healing intentions.

Directions: Shake well and lightly spray mist around you, in your room, or in your car for a quick and uplifting boost.
Caution: External use only. Keep away from children. Avoid contact with eyes.