White Sage Smudge Stick-11cmx3.5cm
 White Sage or Salvia apiana is a highly valued Native American ceremonial plant, traditionally utilised to cleanse and clear negative energies, enhance spiritual connection, deepen meditation and purify and protect ones auric and physical space. Sage omits negative ions which similar to spending conscious time in nature, has an uplifting and peaceful energy. Recent studies have been conducted on the medicinal properties of smoking sage showing promising evidence of antibacterial and antimicrobial properties, along with the abilities to reduce stress, improve mood and cognition and ease insomnia.
As burning sage is a sacred practice for many communities, aim to always smudge with intention, respect and gratitude for the practice and the traditional history.
 
Palo Santo
Spanish for Holy wood, Palo Santo is another cleansing tool similar to White sage.  Along with its pleasant smell, it also has a gentle & calming cleansing energy. The bonus of combined Sage with Palo is that Palo also invites positive energy into a space once the negative has been cleansed. 
 
Abalone Shell
It is believed that the abalone carries emotional balancing, protective and soothing energies. Provides layer of protection, brings the user a sense of tranquillity and new perspective and can be supportive and helpful for those going through emotional turmoil.
When used together with white Sage, it is believed by the Native Americans that the messages would be carried straight to the heavens.
 
Suggested use: Set an intention for the cleanse, whether that be to remove negativity or enhance your connection. Pick which ever cleanser you are more drawn to at the time. Within a safe space, light and allow the flame to naturally extingish, then using the feather, gently move the smoke over/ around what you are trying to cleanse, holding the shell underneath to collect any ash. If you feel comfortable, repeat your intention as you move around (this can be done in your head if you're not comfortable saying out loud). If choosing to cleanse your body allow the smoke to cross all sides of your body, from bottom to top. If cleansing a space, room or house, make sure you walk the boarder of the area, ensuring the smoke reaches behind doors and around window. Once you're finished, seal with a moment of gratitude, then fully extingish the palo or sage in the abalone shell.
Allow to cool completely before storing.