Yerba Santa Bundle 8 to 10 cm.

Yerba santa, which includes Eriodictyon glutinosum and Eriodictyon californicum, grows in arid areas of California and northern Mexico. The fragrance of its sticky leaves, sweet and bitter at the same time, helps create a magical and mysterious atmosphere. Traditionally, it is used in rituals of protection and purification, to release negative energies and to encourage love. It also serves as an offering to ancestors. It is said to increase courage and mental powers. Cultivation Our plants are harvested both in natural spaces and in cultivated fields. Whatever their origin, the harvesters have legal authorization to do so. The process is simple: they cut the branches and leave the roots to allow for future harvests. Exports are controlled by the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture), which certifies that all legal and environmental requirements are met. Plant growth depends on the climate and annual rainfall. The size of the bundles, therefore, can vary from one harvest to another: a difficult season and less abundant harvests mean that the bundle will be smaller. In years of drought, the concentration of essential oils is higher. How to use This purification ritual is a universal practice. 1. You need a bundle of dried yerba santa tied with cotton, a feather or fan, and a heat-resistant bowl to collect the ash, such as an abalone shell. 2. Light the yerba santa inside the bowl, preferably with a match. Blow to fan the flame and let it die down. Be careful with sparks! 3. Smudging: bring the smoke to the people participating in the ritual. With the fan, direct it to the head, arms, legs, back... 4. Cleansing: go through the space to be purified with the bowl, dispersing the smoke with the feather or fan. Let your intuition guide you. Remember that intention is the basis of any smudging: if your heart is pure and your desire noble, you will enhance its effects. Ventilate after use. Do not inhale the smoke directly. Fragrance: Green Description: Bundle 8-10 cm, natural cultivation without fertilizers or pesticides Made in: United States