WHY USE PALO SANTO WOOD
Energetically cleanse your home
Known for its ability to naturally cleanse and it's healing properties, palo santo has been used for centuries clear out energy. It creates a peaceful ritual that helps to reduce stress making it the perfect way to cleanse your space before wellness practices, healing work or simply to prepare for a good nights rest.
OUR STORY
Create a calm and more mindful life
It's in those quiet moments of reconnection that we believe lies the power to live a calm and more mindful life. One where your days are filled with more harmony than hustle and where making time for yourself becomes a natural part of your day. Together with our mindfully created collection of natural aromatherapy products, we want to help you to rediscover those moments of pause in your day.
How to use palo santo wood
Beginners guide to palo santo wood
Open a few windows and doors to help any smoke and negative energy leave easily.
Light your palo santo wood by holding the stick in an open flame at a downward 45 degree angle. Allow a small flame to catch on the wood. Remove it from the open flame and let the wood burn for 20-30 seconds before gently blowing it out.
Whilst holding the stick above a fireproof container, wave it around slowly to release it’s sweet scent. The wood will smoke for a few minutes allowing you to move around your room - relight the wood as necessary.
It can be helpful to repeat a prayer, mantra or affirmation that connects you to your intention for this ritual.
When ready, extinguish the palo santo wood by pressing the lit tip into the fireproof container or by applying a thin layer of sand. Check that it has ceased burning before leaving it. Never leave a burning item unattended.
Safety Information
Use caution when burning. Be cautious of loose embers and use a fireproof container. Keep out of reach of children and pets. Never leave the burning smudge stick unattended.
White Sage Smudge Stick FAQ's
This is entirely up to you but it helps to set a clear intention before starting. A simple phrase such as ‘please rid my home of any energy that no longer serves me and my family’, an affirmation or prayer works well. It’s more important to find something that feels meaningful to you rather than look for the ‘right’ thing to say.
A gentle smoulder is absolutely fine, there’s no need to fill the room with smoke. Remember to have a few windows open and if your sage stick stops smouldering during your ritual, simply relight it and start where you left off.
This is a common concern but you have no need to worry. Burning white sage is really no different to following good candle safety - always use a fireproof container, extinguish once finished (using sand, earth or by pressing it into the container) and never leave it unattended.
As often as feels right for you. It’s useful before wellness practices such as meditation or yoga and as a calming evening ritual. Here are a few times when you’ll find it particularly effective…
Yes. The harvesting of sage is not always done with the environment in mind and so care should always be taken as to where it is purchased from. We import our white sage sticks directly from harvesters in California who have been harvesting white sage from private land for over 15 years. The sage is pruned and harvested with the eco-system in mind which helps it to grow in abundance and 100% sustainably.
Each of our hand-thrown ceramic sage bowls has been created to be used with our Californian White Sage Smudge Sticks. Using a ceramic sage bowl helps to: Catch falling embers as you use your white sage sticks Hold ash for safe disposal once cooled. Store your white sage sticks when not in use. Keeps home/altar surfaces free from debris and ash. Add one to your order above or you can find more details here
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