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CLEANSing YOUR SPACE with herbs and incense

8/2/2023

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Cleansing your living space is a great way to refresh and renew your energy and surroundings. While traditional cleaning methods involve chemicals and synthetic fragrances, there is a natural and holistic alternative that you can use to cleanse your home: herbs and incense. In this blog post, we’ll explore how to use herbs and incense to cleanse your space and bring positive energy into your home.


Herbs for Cleansing

Herbs have been used for thousands of years in spiritual and holistic practices to cleanse and purify spaces. Some of the most popular herbs for cleansing include sage, palo santo, sweetgrass, and lavender. Each herb has its own unique properties and benefits, and can be used in different ways to cleanse your space.


Sage: Known for its purifying and cleansing properties, sage is often used to ward off negative energy and to bless a space. You can light a sage wand or loose leaves and allow the smoke to circulate throughout your home, paying special attention to the corners and entryways where negative energy is thought to accumulate.


Palo Santo: This South American tree has a sweet and earthy aroma that is used to cleanse and bless spaces. Light a palo santo stick and let the smoke circulate, paying attention to the corners and entryways of your home.


Sweetgrass: This fragrant grass is often used in purification rituals and is said to attract positive energy and good spirits. You can braid sweetgrass into a plait and burn it to purify your space.


Lavender: Known for its calming and soothing properties, lavender can also be used to cleanse your space. You can add dried lavender to a sachet and place it in different rooms of your home, or you can use a lavender-infused cleaning product to clean surfaces and floors.


Using Incense for Cleansing


In addition to herbs, incense is another powerful tool for cleansing your space. Incense is made from a combination of plant materials, such as resins, herbs, and essential oils, and it is used to purify the air and create a peaceful and calming atmosphere. Some of the most popular incense for cleansing include frankincense, myrrh, and sandalwood.


Frankincense: This resin is often used in spiritual and religious ceremonies and is believed to purify the air and promote a sense of peace and calm. Light a frankincense cone or stick and let the smoke circulate throughout your home.


Myrrh: This resin has a warm, earthy aroma that is used to purify and bless spaces. Light a myrrh stick or cone and let the smoke circulate throughout your home.


Sandalwood: This fragrant wood is known for its calming and grounding properties and is often used to create a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. Light a sandalwood stick or cone and let the smoke circulate throughout your home.


In conclusion, herbs and incense are a simple and natural way to cleanse and purify your living space. Whether you prefer the fragrant aroma of sage, palo santo, or incense, these natural remedies can help to refresh and renew your energy and bring positive vibes into your home. So, the next time you’re looking to cleanse your space, reach for a handful of herbs or light an incense stick, and see how they can transform your home into a peaceful and harmonious sanctuary.


When it comes to sourcing sage and palo santo for cleansing purposes, it's important to ensure that the materials are ethically sourced and sustainable. Here are a few tips for ethically sourcing sage and palo santo:

Sage:
  1. Choose certified organic: Look for sage that is certified organic and grown without the use of harmful pesticides or chemicals.
  2. Support local and indigenous communities: Try to purchase sage from local or indigenous communities who have a long history of using the plant for traditional purposes. These communities often rely on the sustainable harvesting of sage for their livelihoods and may use traditional methods to ensure the long-term health of the sage populations.
  3. Avoid mass-produced sage: Mass-produced sage may be cheaper, but it is often grown in large quantities, leading to overharvesting and depletion of sage populations.

Palo Santo:
  1. Choose sustainably sourced palo santo: Look for palo santo that is harvested from dead or fallen trees, rather than from live trees that have been cut down specifically for their wood.
  2. Support fair trade: Consider purchasing palo santo from companies that support fair trade practices and pay fair wages to the workers who harvest the wood.
  3. Avoid illegal harvesting: Illegal harvesting of palo santo can lead to the destruction of protected forest areas, so it's important to ensure that the palo santo you purchase has been legally harvested.

By following these tips, you can help to ensure that the sage and palo santo you use for cleansing purposes are ethically and sustainably sourced. Additionally, you can support local and indigenous communities and help to protect the natural environment for future generations. We are proud to be supporting and following these ethical practises with the sage and palo santo in our shop.


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