Love Incense 8-stick pack
These 8-stick incense packs are a big favorite of our customers here at The Crystal Garden. At only $1 a pack, purchase multiple scents and combine intentions or reasons you are burning the incense.
HEM BRAND
- HOW TO USE: Place the incense stick away from flammable materials on a fireproof and heat-resistant surface or incense burner. Light the tip carefully and gently, removing the flame after 4-6 seconds. Place it on a holder or ash catcher. Keep it away from children and pets. For external use only.
Smoke has been used in spiritual practices for millennia because of its ethereal qualities and tendency to rise toward the heavens. From China, India, and Southeast Asia to Europe and the Western world, many rituals include smoking herbs or incense as part of the ceremony. Native Americans and other indigenous cultures around the world have been using smudging in ceremonies and clearings for many moons. —— Although some ceremonies are steeped in tradition and can be quite elaborate, a grand ceremony isn’t necessary to reap the benefits of this practice. Dried herbs or a smudge stick, matches, and a dish (such as an abalone shell) to catch or hold the burning embers are all you will need. Using a feather to fan the smoke in the direction you want to go is also useful.
Making a lot of smoke is unnecessary to get the job done. Burning herbs in a small space with a smoke detector will likely set off the alarm, so practice using just enough materials to make smoke without creating a smoldering heap to set off alarms and douse the space with sprinklers. Also, do not start a fire with embers or flying sparks. Be sure to safeguard yourself and your space by taking the proper precautions. If you are worried about this, see the section below, where I discuss a smokeless alternative to burning herbs.
an excerpt from the eBook – All About Smudging by Margaret Ann Lembo
