Smudging Supplies
Acknowledging the importance of items such as sweetgrass and smudge in traditional gifting and ceremonies, our team at Strong Nations has curated a collection of plant medicines from Indigenous-owned businesses. This initiative addresses accessibility challenges faced by some individuals who encounter difficulties growing plant medicines or accessing the land to harvest them. We've taken steps to cater to the needs of customers who have raised concerns about accessibility while still understanding and emphasizing that traditionally and ideally these plant medicines should be grown by individuals, harvested from the land, and gifted or traded.
Synopsis:
Abalone shells make excellent vessels for containing smoldering herbs and incense. It is wise to insulate the bottom of the shell with a minimum of 2 inches of sand or ash to protect the shell against high temperatures. These shells are often used for traditional cleansing ceremonies. They are ideal for burning sweetgrass and sage or indirect burning incense such as resin.
Place a few dried sage pieces or sweet grass in the bottom of the shell with the sand, ignite then blow out flame and the sage or grass will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.
Additional Information
- Origin: Mexico / Philippines
- Sourcing: These shells are ethically harvested.
- Dimensions: approx. 10 - 12 cm
Great travel size sage set. Includes a small abalone shell and white sage.
This top quality white sage is salvia apiana, also known as buffalo sage. Salvia is from the latin word salvareÓ which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.
Top quality white buffalo sage is used for clearing, smudging, and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.
Additional Information
- Abalone shells are ethically harvested. Poaching is not only illegal but goes against the core values of Nature's Expression.
- Abalone shells pass stringent importing regulations and scrutiny by the office of Fish and Wildlife in the US and the Conservation and Protection Branch of Fisheries and Oceans in Canada. All documentation must meet the requirements of both these governing bodies. Suppliers who don't follow the environmental regulations have their goods confiscated.
- Sage from USA. Origin of abalone shells varies.
Sweet grass is an aromatic herb that is used in peace and healing rituals. Its sweet scented stalks are dried and made into braids and burned as incense.
Place sweet grass in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat resistant dish, it is also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the braid, blow out flame and it will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke.
This top-quality white sage is salvia apiana. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.
Top quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
Synopsis:
This top quality white sage is salvia apiana. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage, lavender and cedar has been harvested from the desert, the forest and the meadow to be dried and offered as a unique smudging blend. The combination of white sage, with the fresh, woody scent of cedar is ideal for cleansing and lavender adds a sense of calm and tranquility.
Simply light, blow out flame and waft the smoke.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
Synopsis:
Silver Sage (Salvia argentea) is from the latin word salvare, which means to heal. It has a distinctive silvery white colour. This natural, freshly picked sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies, helping to connect to the healing powers of mother earth. It is used to cleanse negative thoughts and the dark from people, objects and dwelling places. Silver sage emits a moist, cool smoke which centres, grounds and brings clarity, while encouraging action. Light and burn in a smudge bowl or use in cleansing ceremonies.
Silver Sage is said to command the attention of our spirit guides. Sage smoke carries our prayers and intentions as it purifies our inner and outer environments.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This wild sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
Synopsis:
This top-quality white sage is salvia apiana. Salvia is from the latin word salvare which means to heal. This natural, freshly picked white sage has long been used in smudging ceremonies.
Top quality white sage is used for clearing, smudging and cleansing. Place a few dried sage pieces in the bottom of an abalone shell or other heat-resistant dish, it's also wise to add a little sand for insulation. Ignite the leaves, blow out flame and the sage will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The smell of white sage brings a sense of peace and clarity, while clearing negativity from the room.
Additional Information
- Sage is harvested by selected Indigenous companies. These suppliers support their local communities and also respect their customs and traditions. This sage is harvested by individual pickers (there is no big cultivation nor farms involved). This ensures an ethical harvest that leaves enough plants to self-populate the following year.
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