A Traditional Prayer of Thanks

We return thanks to our mother, the earth, which sustains us.  We return thanks to the rivers and streams, which supply us with water.  We return thanks to all herbs, which furnish medicines for the cure of our diseases. We return thanks to the corn, and to her sisters, the beans and squashes, which give us life.  We return thanks to the bushes and trees, which provide us with fruit.  We return thanks to the wind, which, moving the air, has banished diseases.  We return thanks to the moon and stars, which have given to us their light when the sun has gone.  We return thanks to our grandfather He-no, that he has protected his grandchildren and has given to us his rain.  We return thanks to the sun, that he has looked upon the earth with a beneficent eye.  Lastly, we return thanks to the Great Spirit, in whom is embodied all goodness, and who directs all things for the good of her children.

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Smudges

6-1/2" bundles

• Original Smudge

• Desert Sage and Cedar

• Purple Majesty Smudge

• Desert Sage, Cedar & Lavender

• Sweetcense Smudge

• Desert Sage, Cedar & Sweetgrass

• Pinon-Sage Smudge

• Desert Sage & Pinon

• Maya Smudge

• Desert Sage, Cedar & Copal

• Four Directions Smudge

• Desert Sage, Copal, Lavender, Sweetgrass & White Sage

Baby 3" Bundles

• White Sage Baby Smudge

• White Sage

• White Sage Smudge               3-pack

• White Sage

Mixing up your own incense?

• A Braun coffee grinder will work as a resin grinder. It will poop out eventually, but at $20 it is much cheaper than the larger herb grinders made for the task. Forget about using it to grind roots or woods, though.

• Sugar makes for extra smoke and sweetens incense; honey works well for this and as a binder (bees are a Mars insect).

• Bits of dried fruit soaked in a bit of wine to plump them and make them easier to mash are nice for binding powdered resins--they contain sugar as well as a scent of their own and are especially good for Venus blends. Wine is also Venus, although you might consider it Dionysian. When working with labdanum, heating it slightly will make it runny, and you can also try pouring it onto wax paper and putting it into the freezer. You can then take it out and crack it apart if you work quickly. To get labdanum or storax off your hands, try Orange Goop. You can get them off glass with any oil.

• Sweetgrass Braid

• Fresh Sweetgrass Braided into a 36" strand.
•  Smudging with white sage first is said to drive out negative spirits; sweetgrass is then used to attract good spirits and animal spirits, promote peace and healing, and for spiritual cleansing.
• Light sweetgrass from the tip or snip and burn over charcoal.
• Use as a fragrant decoration or for smudging

Aromatic Incense Resins

A natural source of concentrated fragrance for body oils, and offerings to the gods.

Traditionally burned on charcoal in a ceramic bowl for the pleasant and meditative quality of their fragrance.

• Breuzinho Resin

• Resin from the Burseru, a large plant family that extends throughout various climates and ecozones, often with aromatic resins.   Breuzinho resin comes from a tree in the Amazon rainforest. A gum-like substance is produced by the tree and forms on the trunk; as it gets hard, the lumps gradually fall of or are picked off the tree and gathered to make the resin.
• When the resin is burnt, it produces a sweet floral fragrance. The scent is very relaxing and calming, so is ideal to have around if you're feeling stressed, anxious or worried. Many people use it as an accompaniment to contemplative activities, such as meditation or relaxation exercises.  Historically, the Indians have used the resin in shamanic practices and rituals. They also commonly burn it in homes to produce a healthy atmosphere.
• Comes in a 1/2 ounce tin.

• Copal Negro Resin

• A natural pitch resin, harvested in the non-growing seasons.
• Comes in a 1/2 ounce tin.

• Copal Blanco Resin

• A natural resin, harvested in the springtime by making scarification marks on the trees.  Resin comes from these marks, is collected, heated and poured onto a banana leaf to make a flat loaf shape. 
• Comes in a 1/2 ounce tin.

Do-it-yourself  Divination

For powers of prophecy, burn a miniature Fire of Azrael (as a divining fire is known) by using cedar leaf, juniper, and sandalwood on a charcoal disk.  What can you see in the flames, and what do the shapes in the smoke symbolize to you?

 

• Copal Oro (Gold) Resin

• Copal grows from the Sonora Desert to Southern Mexico in dry arid regions.
•  Sold by the ounce.

• Pinon Resin

Looking for a sticky resin? This has the consistency of gum, burns very well on a charcoal, and gives off  a wonderful piney scent!

 

• Pinon resin comes from the pinon pine tree, the state tree of New Mexico. The trees typically grow to between 12 and 30 feet tall.
• Pinon resin produces a fresh and pleasant pine scent that will whisk your imagination away to pine forests. The scent is cleansing, refreshing, strengthening and warming, and can be effectively used to purify rooms within the home, workplace or healing centre. It's very refreshing, being able to revive people worn out after a long and tiring day.
• The Native Americans used pinon for its spiritual and healing properties, and for cleansing the body, mind and spirit.
• Sold by the ounce.

• Dragon's Blood

• Dragon's Blood (Calamus draco, Draconis resina, Sanguis draconis) Large chunks of premium quality resin.  A resin harvested from the ripe, scaly fruit of the Dragon Tree of Indonesia and the Canary Islands.  Easily broken into smaller pieces at your request. 
• Sold by the ounce.

• Frankincense

• Exceptional, high quality frankincense. Comes in nice size chunks that can easily be broken into smaller pieces. 
• The raw material for Frankincense seeps from cuts in the Boswellia Sacra tree, which grows in southern Oman. The dried gummy resin of these trees is probably the most famous incense in the Western world.  Best known as a gift of the Wise Men in the Old Testament Bible, this aromatic gum resin was worth its weight in gold in ancient times.  

• Sold by the ounce.

• Myrrh

• Fine resin extracted by steam distillation from the stems and branches of the Myrrh tree  (Commophora myrrha).

• Sold by the ounce.

• Benzoin, Sumatra

• Benzoin (Styrax benzoin) Benzoin is a balsamic resin. The trunk of the tree is hacked with an axe, and after a time the liquid Benzoin either accumulates beneath the bark or exudes from the incisions. When it has sufficiently hardened it is collected and exported, either in the form of loose pieces (tears) or in masses packed in oblong boxes or in tins; several varieties are known, but  Sumatra Benzoins are the most important. The incisions are made when the tree is seven years old, and in Sumatra each tree yields about 3 lb.
•  Sumatra Benzoin is always in blocks of a dull reddish or grayish-brown color. Fine qualities have a strong storax-like odor, quite distinct from the vanilla odor of the Siamese variety. Sumatra Benzoin contains cinnamic acid.
• Sold by the ounce.

Ceremonial Incensaros

• Terracotta Incense Bowl

• 4" Terracotta bowl is a replica of Mesoamerican incense offering bowls.
• These three footed incensaros are handmade in a small village in central Mexico and vary in color.
• Used for copal and all other resins.
• Advise filling partially with sand to help disperse heat from burning coals, and placing on a ceramic tile to protect your surfaces from heat.

Abalone Shells

• Abalone Smudging Shell

• Beautiful natural Abalone Shells with protective coating on the inside.

• Perfect for burning incense resins and botanical smudges.

• Herbal Sachet Car Freshener

• 100% cotton sachet suspended from ribbon for hanging, comes in your choice of celestial or kokopelli designs.
• Filled with a blend of sage, lavender, balsam fir and other aromatic herbs make up this aromatic car freshener.

• Feather Car Freshener

• Single Feather suspended for hanging, scented with aromatic oils.

 Botanical Herbs

• Balsam Fir Needles

• The balsam fir is a small to medium sized evergreen tree that can grow up to 40 to 80 feet tall. It can live for a maximum of 200 years and is found in many parts of northeastern North America. The needles of the fir are flat, about 1- inches long, rounded at the tip and normally curvy. They're a dark green colour on top and usually white-ish underneath.
• The needles have a pungent and refreshing aroma that arouses the senses and brings to mind a walk in the forest. The scent is lovely enjoyed on its own, and putting bundles of balsam needles in bowls in the house serves this purpose really well, but they can also be added to incense and burned during meditation, ceremonies or sacred space cleansing.
• The tree is said to have helped Native American communities survive the winter, as it was particularly prized for its medicinal purposes.
• Burn this sacred herb for space clearing ceremonies and meditation
• 1 ounce bag
   

$2.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Cedar Leaf

• Cedar smoke was inhaled by oracles prior to prophecy. It works well for consecrating magical instruments and plays a part in Midsummer celebrations. This herb is also helpful for working on the ego or centering oneself and building self-esteem. It smells fabulous.
• Cedar is used for protection and for new life.  Cedar smoke creates a bridge between heaven and earth, for speaking with the creator.
• Burn at bedtime to encourage dream attentiveness.
• 1 ounce bag

$2.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Desert Sage

• Traditionally used in smudging ceremonies to drive out bad spirits, feelings or influences.  
• Desert Sage is traditionally included in medicine pouches and bundles
• Cut & sifted, 1 ounce bag

• Juniper Leaf

• The juniper bush can be found growing in numerous parts of the Northern Hemisphere. On average, it's four to six feet high and tends to grow in limestone soil.
•  It's been traditionally used by many cultures to create a safe and sacred environment, and ward off negative influences. Native Americans use juniper leaves during sweat lodge ceremonies, where they were added to the hot rocks to release their delicate scent. The leaves were also used during many ceremonies to rid the area of any negativity and bring forth a positive and healing air.
• Juniper has been used to create an environment that is safe and oftentimes more sacred.  Used to dispel negative forces, to fight against bad magic, plague and various negative influences
• Cut & sifted, 1 ounce bag

$2.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Lavender, Provence

• Premium grade Provence Lavender bud, known for its heavenly aroma
• Organically grown on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
• The striking purple flowers of lavender (Lavandula officianalis) are highly fragranced - a scent that you'll either love or hate! It's been used by a variety of societies through the ages and has gained alternative folk names such as Elf Leaf, Nard and Spike. Alchemists believed lavender was ruled by the planet Mercury, North African women thought it had the power to provide protection against maltreatment from their spouses and it was a common ingredient in love spells.
• The distinctive flowers can be burned, put into sachets or left uncovered in an open bowl to release the scent. Lavender is renowned for its calming energy, helping to rebalance tired and distorted emotions. It's particularly good for easing headaches, anxiety, depression and dispelling insomnia, but it's also said to be helpful for restoring the connection to the sacred realm.
• It's very versatile, so whether you want a pleasant aroma, need aid for alleviating a health condition or are seeking something to increase your spiritual intentions during meditation, lavender could be the answer
• Straight from our farm, dried and sifted twice for an organic culinary grade of lavender buds. We retain the rich, dark color and strong scent that will last on and on by harvesting at the right time and storing the lavender in dark, air tight containers.  Sold by the ounce

• Lavender, Grosso

• Premium grade Grosso Lavender bud, known for its exceptional deep purple color and fragrance
• Organically grown on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington State.
• Lavender's unique fragrance results from the combination of over 180 different chemical constituents in its essential oil. Its scent is not duplicated by any other plant. As an industry, lavender oil ranks in the top five essential oils produced a year.
• Lavender has been a staple of herbal lore for centuries - - which has now been confirmed by modern medicine. Lavender constituents have proven effective against hyperactivity, insomnia, bacteria, fungus, microbial activity on gums, airborne molds, and even against staph germs (when mixed with other oils). The medicinal uses include inhalation (via steaming, direct application to the skin or in bath water. Other medical uses are currently being researched world-wide.
• Straight from our farm, dried and sifted twice for an organic culinary grade of lavender buds. We retain the rich, dark color and strong scent that will last on and on by harvesting at the right time and storing the lavender in dark, air tight containers.   Sold by the ounce

• Osho Root

• Some Native American peoples carry the root of the osha plant (ligusticum poteri) because it is thought to protect against negative influences and negative thoughts. Osha is associated with dreaming and helps you to realise that there is magic in everything, including you.
• It helps to lift a veil between the conscious and unconscious worlds.
• Osha is a powerful, spicy-smelling root that may be sprinkled onto the rocks in a sweat lodge, or burnt directly. Traditionally, osha root was sometimes ingested to cause a sweat or fever that could release toxins from the body.
• Sold by the ounce.

$6.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Sandalwood

• One of the oldest incense materials, Sandalwood has been in use for at least 4,000 years. Sandalwood is a very important ingredient in Japanese incense, in both traditional and modern formulas.
• Trade in sandalwood dates back to the beginning of trading in India.  Realizing its value, the Sultan of Mysore declared it a
  royal tree in 1792. It continues to retain that place today and no individual may own a sandalwood tree. Even if the tree grows on
  private land it is owned by the government. Today, the Mysore forests are virtually depleted and the remaining trees too immature to produce quality Sandalwood or Sandalwood oil. The highest quality Sandalwood is coming out of Tamil Nadu where more mature trees can be found.
• Sandalwood has a woody, sweet exotic aroma that combines will with frankincense, geranium and jasmine.  It is best used to create a warm, relaxing atmosphere.  It has been found to be an effective immune system booster, and can be used to relieve anxiety, fatigue, stress and nervous tension. 
• Comes in chunks, sold by the ounce.
  
   

$4.00 per 1.0 oz bag

• Pinon Pine Needles

• The pinon pine tree reaches heights of 12 to 30 feet tall, and is the state tree of New Mexico. Pinon pine needles were widely used by Native Americans, particularly during ceremonial purposes. When burned on hot coals in sweat lodge sessions, they release a purifying scent.
• Used in incense, the pine needles have a distinctive clean and sweet smell that resonates with a feeling of being out in a natural wooded area. The scent can refresh the body, mind and spirit, clear the head and aid the release of a bleak outlook.
• Offers peace of mind, fertility and cleansing.  A good cleanser of the home
• Cut & sifted, 1 ounce bag

$2.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Red Willow Bark

• This hard to find spirit medicine is traditionally considered a relative of the four winds.   Kinship to the spirits of the air aids in communication and prayer.  Willows are regarded by Native Americans as being relatives of the four winds, as the seeds are carried wildly by the wind in four directions. A secondary relation is to the water, as they're often found growing by streams. The spirit of the tree is thought of as versatile and mutable and, not surprisingly, the main way they used red willow bark in their life and ceremonies is in relation to air and water.
• For example, Hopi and Navajo clans used willow to make prayer sticks and amulets, whilst others used the plant to make water carriers, arrow shafts or emblems of the four winds.
• The bark works well in incense and was an important ingredient in sacred smoking ceremonies. It's calming and soothing, making it an ideal herb for use with clearing purposes and during quiet sessions of meditation.
• 1 ounce bag

$6.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• White Sage Leaf Clusters

• A pungent sage, easier to use than smudge sticks.  Burn before ceremonies to clear the energy of people, spaces and objects.  It may be used after ceremonies to solidify and ground gathered energy.  It may also be used to clear crystals and other new objects brought into your home, to "houseclean" and dispel unwanted energy.
• 1 ounce bag

$3.50 per 1.0 oz bag

• Yerba Santa Leaf

• Attracts powerful energies for healing.  Known as "Holy Herb," Yerba Santa is beneficial for lung conditions either in steam or burner, and may be used as a smudge.
• Yerba santa is a member of the waterleaf family (Eriodictyon) and is also sometimes referred to as Mountain Balm, Tarweed and Gum Bush, amongst other names. It's an evergreen shrub and can be found growing naturally in clumps of six to 10 on dry hilly areas of Northern Mexico, Arizona and California.
• The herb was widely used by Native Americans and was particularly famed for its ability to ward off negativity and provide an element of protection. The leaves were often carried by individuals to boost their spiritual strength and, in incense form; it's still used today in a healing capacity.
• As such, it's an ideal incense to choose if you want to bring an air of healing, protection or increase positive vibes in an environment.
• Whole leaf, 1 ounce bag

$2.50 per 1.0 oz bag

Books and Boxed Sets

• Power of Plants:  Native American Ceremony and the Use of Sacred Plants, by Alfred Savinelli.
• 2002 Revised Edition

• A guide to the sacred plants tradtionally used by Native Americans and other indigenous people. It is an excellent tool for those seeking to connect more fully with the mysterious world of plants, animals, and Spirit.
• Highlighted are 14 significant plants, with information on their properties, growing conditions, and medicinal applications, along with descriptions of Native American ceremonies and rituals in which these plants play a central role.

• Book Gift Set

• Gift Set includes the Power of Plants book, 8-1/2" Original Smudge, 6-1/2" Sweetcense Smudge, and a smudging instruction sheet.
• Gift Boxed

• Deluxe Gift Set

• Deluxe Gift Set features a collection of Abalone shell with White Sage Baby Smudges, Smudging feather, the newly Revised Edition of the Power of Plants book by Alfred Savinelli
• Gift Boxed

Traditional Ceremonial Smoke

• Kinnick Kinnick

• A traditional ceremonial blend of 5 herbs.  When smoked in the sacred pipe, it carries prayer to spirit.  Kinnick Kinnick may also be smoked for its healing properties to the lungs, for pleasure or given as an offering. 
• Ingredients:  Bear Berry, Mullen, Red Willow Bark, Osha Root, Yerba Santa.
• Comes in a 1 ounce bag.
• Legal for use in the United States.
• Must be 18 years of age or older to purchase.

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