What makes this grass so sweet? Besides its fresh fragrance, Sweetgrass Braids will call positive energy and spirits into a room, and transform the space with energetic illumination! A natural crowd pleaser, the aroma released by Sweet grass is a favorite of many because of its joy inspiring scent. Burn a Sweetgrass Braid before parties to set the mood by welcoming in only the most positive vibes for your future guests. Use a combination of sage and sweetgrass to create the ultimate space clearing combo!
We recommend that you store your Sweetgrass Braid in a dry, dark place until you are ready to use it. All sales are final on this item. Keep out of reach of children, animals and flammable material.
What makes this grass so sweet? Besides its fresh fragrance, Sweetgrass Braids will call positive energy and spirits into a room, and transform the space with energetic illumination! After being cut, dried and braided, Sweet grass is ready to be burned. Though an open flame quickly dies on a Sweetgrass braid, it will continue to simmer on the dried leaves.
Native American cultures use Sweetgrass before ceremonies to begin rituals with positivity. A natural crowd pleaser, the aroma released by a Sweetgrass braid is a favorite of many because of its joy inspiring scent. Native Americans wore sweetgrass braids as jewelry and carried it with them in small pouches. It was also used as an aromatic infusion in their body wash and shampoo. Although it was used for many purposes, sweetgrass was considered one of the four sacred medicines, which relegated its main purpose to attracting good spirits into a tribe.
Wondering how to burn sweetgrass? Burn Sweetgrass Braids before parties to set the mood by welcoming in only the most positive vibes for your future guests. It is great to use in tandem with Sage, which will clear negative energy and spirits. After performing a space clearing with sage, you can follow that practice by burning a Sweetgrass Braid and inviting in good energy to take the negative energy's place. This combination acts in the same way as shampoo and conditioner, to cleanse and protect.
Sweetgrass has a light and sweet aroma, which is perfect for balancing the earthy characteristics of sage. In fact, the pleasant aroma was cherished and used as a perfume by weaving it into hair. We recommended burning sweetgrass braids before any type of therapeutic practice, such as meditation or yoga. In fact, you can use the energy of sweetgrass to enhance any activity, such as before an important meeting or study session. Anytime you need a boost of energy and cleansing, burning sweetgrass braids is a lovely addition to your cleansing practice.
As a cleansing tool, sweetgrass can enhance the effects of sage and Palo Santo with synergistic properties that work together to purify and energize. You can make the effects of sweetgrass braids even more powerful when you use an affirmation said out loud such as "Please cleanse this space and only allow positive energy to enter." Saying words out loud will send vibrations into the atmosphere while also reaffirming your intention and purpose for using sweetgrass braids. Affirmations can also help you to be present in the moment and focus on the task at hand. The practice of affirmations, especially when done consistently, can stop negative thought patterns with words of positivity and action.
If you're getting ready to study, burning sweetgrass braids can be used to cleanse the area and also set the scene for creativity and insight. As you start your cleansing practice, we recommend an affirmation such as "I have the perfect living space, which allows me to concentrate and focus."
For a cleansing with sweetgrass before a workout, your affirmation can be something like "I feed my spirit, I train my body, I focus my mind. This is my time to shine."
When you include sweetgrass in your daily cleansing practice, it brings the refreshing and invigorating characteristics of the outdoors your home. Sweetgrass can also be used outside as a mosquito repellent, an extra benefit that comes from the naturally occurring chemicals phytol and coumarin.
For the complete cleansing kit, sweetgrass braids are an excellent addition to our sage cleansing set, which includes one sage stick, one feather, and a raw abalone shell , which serves as a receptacle for the ashes. Native American cultures believed that a water vessel should never come into contact with fire. Following this belief, we advise placing a small amount of white sand in your abalone shell, which will protect its beautiful luster from being damaged by burnt ashes. The sand will also make it easier to ash out sage or Palo Santo after use. The sweetgrass braid can be stored in the abalone shell along with a sage stick, Palo Santo wood, and other cleansing tools.
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First, sage your space to clear any negative energy. Then, take your sweetgrass braid and cut off the drier end of the braid (the one with less green in it). Place the end outside as an offering, don't just throw it away as sweetgrass is a sacred plant! Light the braid at the cut end. Let it catch fire and then blow it out gently. As the smoke fills the air, say out loud or to yourself: "I ask that the plant spirit of the sweetgrass fill my space with positive energy." Extinguish it by snuffing it out in a fireproof dish when you're done.