Collection: BURN BUNDLES
These smoke cleansing burn bundles are intentionally made to bring the protective and purifying properties of these sacred plants into your home. Sacred smoke is a powerful tool to remove unwanted energies from your space and to clear your auric field. All of our bundles are made from organic and sustainably grown plants in California and Maui, Hawaii.
The long history of burning cedar, rosemary, dragon's blood, and many other plants shows humanity's enduring belief throughout history in the spirit world, and the power of scent and smoke to interact with it. In Druid traditions, the act of smoke cleansing is referred to as saining. In Native American traditions, smoke cleansing is called smudging. In Ancient Greece, burning herbs was a way to purify and honor god and goddess temples. In all of these cultures, the act of smoke cleansing is highly respected as a sacred and ceremonial act. It is always important to honor the plants and their energies, and not to over use them. By understanding the deep cultural roots of smoke cleansing and the powerful symbolism of these sacred plants, you can honor the tradition of smoke cleansing and connect with its ancient, purifying energy.
Rosemary has been used historically to clear physical pathogens from the air. In Europe, burning rosemary in hospitals to ward off illness and purify the rooms dates back to the medieval times. It was also used in Ancient Greece to help stimulate memory and focus while studying. Today, it has been studied that inhaling the aroma of rosemary can potentially stimulate blood flow and help lower stress and blood pressure.
Dragon's Blood is a red resin made from the sap of the Socotra Dragon Tree and Daemonorops Palms. It has been used across the world as a powerful energy clearing agent. In Ancient Rome and Greece, it was used by ancient physicians for its medicinal properties. In European folk magic, it was a staple tool used to add great strength to spell work and rituals.
There are different types of cedar trees throughout the world, most of which have been used as a sacred plant for smoke cleansing. In Northern European and Druid traditions, there is a long history of reverence for the mountain cedar tree and evergreens. In ritual and ceremony, cedar would be burned as a spirit of eternal life and protection during the long dark winters.
Before you light your bundle and begin smoke cleansing, it is important to make your intention. Whether it is to protect your home, remove the energy of people who visited, or create a sacred space for meditation. Clearly state your purpose, and begin to light your bundle.
It is necessary to use a heat resistant dish to hold the bundle while it is lit and to collect the ash. You can use a ceramic bowl, abalone shell, or any fireproof vessel. You can add sand, or dirt from your garden, to absorb the heat. You can break off a small piece of your bundle to light, or light the end of the entire bundle until it catches flame. Gently blow out the flame, allowing it to smolder and begin to smoke.
Use your hand, feather, or leaf to gently direct the smoke over your body, around the perimeter of a room, around your altar, or in your doorways. Cleanse your crystals and items on your altar by holding them in the smoke, allowing it to move around the objects.
Be sure to extinguish your burn bundle safely. Press the lit end into your dish, preferably into the sand or dirt that you have in it. If it is still lit, try adding some drops of water to your dish and press the lit end into the wet area. Always be sure your burn bundle is completely out before leaving it unattended.
