This white sage stick is decorated with rose petals of different colors that symbolize each of the 7 chakras of the human body. It is preferably used for rituals of purification of people.
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White sage
It is a recognized medicinal plant: its scientific name is Salvia Apiana; it comes from the Latin salvare - to heal. Most of its properties are concentrated in the leaves, which absorb the sun's energy and produce a large amount of essential oils that aromatize the plant.
Celtic Druids used it to increase their wisdom and in healing and protection rituals. In America, many Native American cultures burned it to heal and purify body and mind.
The 7 chakras
According to Eastern tradition, chakras - wheels in Sanskrit - condense and distribute vital energy in the human body. Each chakra has specific attributes and a unique healing power.
7th - Crown: spirituality, self-knowledge
6º - Third eye: perception, intuition
5º - Throat: expression, sound
4º - Heart: love, compassion
3º - Solar plexus: power, growth
2nd - Sacred: sexuality, creativity
1º - Root: physical needs, identity
It is said that when our chakras are open and activated, we live a balanced life.
Culture
Sage comes from a 100% natural culture, which means that its growth depends a lot on the climate and annual rainfall. The size of the bundles can vary from one year to the next, depending on the vagaries of the seasons and the more or less abundant harvests. It is interesting to note that, during periods of drought, the concentration of essential oils in the leaves is higher.
Use
The purification ritual is a universal practice that is said to promote mental clarity, joy and tranquility.
1. Use a heat-resistant container, such as an abalone shell, and place yourself on a non-flammable surface. Arm yourself with a feather or fan. Choose a plant stick tied with cotton thread.
2. Light one end of the stick, preferably with a match. Let it burn for a few seconds, then blow out the flame. Be careful, the leaves can fly away quite easily. Place the stick on the chosen container, taking care not to burn yourself.
3. Guide the smoke with the feather or fan to the parts of the body to be purified, especially to the person's chakras.
4. Wait for the stick to go out. According to Native American belief, it will continue to burn until its beneficial action is complete.
Remember that intention is the basis of any smudging ritual: if your heart is pure and your purpose noble, the effect will be enhanced.
Ventilate the room after use. Do not inhale smoke directly.
8-10 cm stick of California white sage with rose petals. Plants grown naturally without fertilizers or pesticides.
