Extra Large 9" Mountain Sage & Cedar Smudge Stick

This high quality, fresh Mountain Sage Smudge with Cedar was hand bundled, tied, and made with care.

This smudge stick measures 9in. long.

Sage smudge is known for its light woodsy herbaceous aroma, infused with natural qualities suitable for purification of body, mind and spirit. Among the many species of sage, Mountain sage (Salvia regla Cav.) is used for its spiritual benefit of cleansing negative energies which accumulate in our surroundings and the astral body.

Mountain Sage and Cedar is harvested fresh and then bundled up using a cotton thread. After the stick is prepared it is then hanged or put to dry for a couple of weeks. As well as being burned, White Sage is often held, worn or kept with sacred objects to ward off negative influences.

About Mountain Sage

The leaves of Mountain Sage are dried leaves have a sweet, slightly astringent aroma. It is renowned for its healing, benevolent energy. The scent calms the mind and purifies the body. Sage smoke is believed to have the power carry prayers to the heavens, to remove spirits, and cleanse ritual space. Continue a tradition of healing and blessings with this remarkable plant!

About Cedar

Not a type of Sage, but from the foliage of Cedar trees, Cedar smudges carry a medicine of protection. Its aroma is woodsy and fresh. Cedar is often used to cleanse a home or apartment when first moving in, inviting unwanted spirits to leave and protecting a person, place or object from unwanted influences.

How to Use Smudge Sticks

Holding the smudge stick by the “handle” end, use a lighter to ignite the tip. Blow out any open flames so that the leaves slowly smolder. Next, wave the smudging wand around a room, person, or objects to direct the fragrant, cleansing smoke. Catch the ashes in a heat-resistant dish. (An abalone shell is traditional, but you can use a smudge pot, incense burner, or even a regular ceramic plate, as long as you put something under it.) Smudge sticks can be extinguished in a dish of sand and re-used many times. Of course, never leave burning smudges unattended.

Disclaimer:
Pursuant to State and Federal laws, The Simple Life is unable to make any claim as to the effectiveness of either the magical or medicinal efficacy of any of our products. Ingredients were chosen based upon legendary uses of them by many sources and are presented as such: folklore and legend. While our products are either traditional or specific to the craft we are unable to make any guarantees and must advise they are "Sold as Curios Only".