Sweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata) - small - Earth

Package: 1 braid of Sweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata)

Length: approximately 10 cm

Origin: Baja California

Sweet Grass (Hierochloe odorata) is a plant with a sweet and pungent fragrance, native to the plains of North America.

Also known as “Sweet Grass” and “Mother Earth’s Hair,” Native Americans have always considered it a sacred plant used for ceremonial and ritual purposes, tied in three-strand braids that represent love, kindness, and honesty, respectively.

According to Native American tradition, White Sage is first burned to banish negative energies, followed by Sweet Grass to attract the attention of benevolent spirits and luminous entities.

How to use:

To use the incense stick, light the top of the bundle, then extinguish the flame with a light wave of your hand; the grass will release its full aromatic fragrance.

Traditionally, the smoke is spread and directed to the area where you wish to perform the smudging with the help of a feather (but your hand works just as well), and then placed on a shell to continue smoldering (but any heat-resistant support will do). Once lit and smoldering, direct the smoke where you wish or carry the smudge directly to the desired area.

Alternatively, you can place the smudge on a small plate and let it smolder as desired.

Before using it again, trim off the burned part with scissors.

After use, wrap it in aluminum foil and store it away from heat sources and moisture. It lasts for numerous smudging sessions. Do not expose it to drafts while lit.