4" Californian White Sage Smudge Stick / Bundle

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To harvest white sage seeds, wait until the plants have flowered and the flowers are beginning to dry. Take paper bags and put them carefully over the flower stalk, using a rubber band to secure them in place. Then allow them to continue to dry. Occasionally shake the bag to see if you hear rattling inside. Once you do, the petals are falling off, and you can cut the stalk just below the bag and remove it. Shake the bag to free the seeds from their pods. Storing

The plants can flourish all summer long without any water, sustaining themselves from the water they received in prior seasons. California White Sage, Blue Sage, Yerba Santa, Juniper, Cedar, and even Palo Santo. Burning sage can be as detailed or as simple as you want it to be, but it’s of the highest importance that your intent is clear before you begin. If you are burning sage to purify a space, yourself or a person, then this has to be distinctly planted in your mind before you light the sage, and while taking the smoke around a home, or through a confined space. Eating or drinking too much sage may result in complications including dizziness, rapid heart rate, and even seizures. Place your dried sage bundles in a box for storage. Cardboard is actually really good for this purpose, as it can absorb any residual moisture the bundles might have. White sage, California white sage, sacred white sage, grandfather sage, bee sage, buffalo sage, and a number of traditional tribal names

The idea is that as the leaves are burned, and you express your gratitude for its assistance, the Spirit of the Sage Plant releases its energy of protection and clearing into the space, or onto and around the area, person or object that needs clearing.

White sage has become particularly popular with those who practice witchcraft or witchcraft-inspired wellness rituals. Sage, however, is not historically part of European witchcraft, from which many modern day witch practices stem.

White sage doesn’t need fertilizing. In fact, it actually prefers low-nutrient soils as an adult plant.

Be sure that when you are harvesting your sage, you select a day when it has not been raining, and that you harvest at mid-day or in the early afternoon when all morning dew has already evaporated. This ensures that your leaves will be dry at the time of harvest, reducing the likelihood of mildew forming on them later. Begin by filling small pots or a seed tray with well-draining seed-starting soil. Place your seeds on top of the soil, gently cover, and pat them in. Just make sure they aren’t being watered too much and that they receive enough sunlight to thrive – that’s it. Using the dried herb as an herbal incense allows you to experience its powerful scent in the form of smoke. If you feel you are done burning Sage, but the Sage doesn't feel that way - place the wand in a fireproof bowl, or on the stove and allow the Sage to cease burning, naturally.Most people don’t realize it, but you can eat white sage as you would common sage. Medicinal Qualities

In this instance, direct sage smoke over all surfaces and spaces in your home or living area. Be thorough. Make a complete circle, and thank the Spirits for their assistance. Next, offer your friend a smudging. We link to vendors to help you find relevant products. If you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission . Castillo SL, et al. (2011). Extracts of edible and medicinal plants in inhibition of growth, adherence, and cytotoxin production of Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli.If you plan to sow your seeds in pots or trays, you can start them outdoors in fall or spring in full sun. Thanks to the recent trendiness of smudging, white sage is in high demand. The demand has become so great that many Chumash people (of what is now Southern California) are concerned that the plant is being overharvested. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) says that white sage has important medical benefits — it is used to cure colds and aid postpartum healing — and it’s a crucial part of the surrounding ecosystem. White prairie sage (which is technically a species of mugwort, Artemisia ludoviciana) is both antimicrobial and antibacterial. White sage (an actual sage, Salvia apiana) is also antimicrobial. And both have been shown to repel insects. For healers and laypeople in traditional cultures, burning sage is used to achieve a healing state — or to solve or reflect upon spiritual dilemmas. Sprinkle your seeds across the surface of the soil, and then mist them with a water bottle. Keep your seeds in a location that is in the 70-85 degree range. Provide full light from a grow light if growing them indoors, or place them in direct sun.