Incense Garden Sweetgrass Incense Braid, Extra Large Size, 24" Long
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Incense Garden Sweetgrass Incense Braid, Extra Large Size, 24" Long
- Grown and hand braided in north america sweetgrass has a delightful sweet aroma
- Sweetgrass braids are often used for smudging and have a prominent place in daily rituals & aboriginal medicine
- Sweetgrass braids smolder and doesn't produce an open flame when burned.
- 24" in length and hand braided. An essential part of many rituals.
- A traditional ceremonial incense used by native americans and other cultures. Shave tips, place over charcoal tablet.
Sweetgrass is considered sacred by many north american peoples. It's said the smoke of burning sweetgrass purifies and cleans artifacts, places, and people. Sometimes contained in packets of medication and sometimes filled with dance clothes to keep them healthy. Sweetgrass can be burned up as a sage-like purifier. It feels lighter than a sage and is often burnt with sage after use. Positive vibrations are encouraged to enter an area or room. Sweetgrass is also used in sweat lodges where, during the sweat, clippings are deposited on the hot rocks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is this sweetgrass braid and how do I use it?
This braid is 24 inches long and hand-braided. To use it, shave off the tips and place them over a charcoal tablet. The braid will smolder and won't produce an open flame when burned.
What's the difference between sweetgrass and sage?
Sweetgrass has a lighter feel than sage and a sweet aroma. It's often burned after sage as part of a ritual. Both are traditional ceremonial incenses, but sweetgrass is considered a complementary purifier.
Is this product sustainably grown?
Yes, this sweetgrass is grown and hand-braided in North America. It's an authentic, traditionally prepared product.
Can I use this for smudging and rituals?
Yes, sweetgrass braids are commonly used for smudging and have a prominent place in daily rituals and aboriginal medicine. It's considered sacred by many North American peoples and is a traditional ceremonial incense used by Native Americans and other cultures.
What do I need to burn this incense?
You'll need charcoal tablets to burn the shaved tips from the braid. The charcoal provides the heat source while the sweetgrass smolders—it won't create an open flame.
What's the purpose of burning sweetgrass?
The smoke is said to purify and cleanse artifacts, places, and people. It's believed to encourage positive vibrations to enter an area or room and is used in various rituals and ceremonial practices.
