Strange Ritual Wild Smudge Blend

The land itself has a voice and one of the ways it speaks to us is through the ancient language of its plants. Scent, in particular, is one of the most important mediums by which plants directly communicate. It is through these volatile molecules, cast into the air, that the messages of the plant kingdom travel between one another, to the hummingbird, honeybee, and human alike.

Our Strange Ritual Wild Incense Blend is made from the bark, leaves, flowers, resins, roots, oil, and wood.

The majority of incense sold around the world has its origins in the Middle East and Asia where vast trade routes, industries, and many kingdoms have come and gone since their inception. These ancient aromatic industries still flourish today, though their former glory is somewhat diminished due to the effects of overharvesting, the availability of inexpensive artificial substitutions, and hyperbolic globalization.

Our Strange Ritual Wild Incense Blend is something different altogether. It invokes the spirit and rich abundance of this land which we're in direct relationship with. It calls out to the wilder parts of the self, it puts us in communion, and pays respect to those who have lived upon this land before us.

HOW TO USE

Place a small pinch in a stable, heatproof incense burner. The blend may be burned on incense charcoal or lit on its own. It may also be warmed in an electric incense burner according to the manufacturer’s directions for less smoke and a gentler release of the aroma.

The rich fragrant smoke is made mostly of the air element, which acts as a fluid network that connects all life on the planet that carries respiration, scent, sound vibrations, the flight of birds, spiders, and seeds. In this way, the smoke is used to send prayers and intentions into the world. The Maya called the fragrant smoke "the food of the gods".

Bathing oneself, an object, or one's home in this smoke, is a traditional way to clear negative energies/entities, draw in positive ones, and provide spiritual protection. Smudge it out! Using native plants for this purpose is the best way to draw upon and communicate with the native spirits of this land. In doing so we build a stronger personal connection with our local environment.

Use in a well-ventilated space and avoid inhaling smoke directly. Keep away from flammable materials, children, and pets. Never leave burning or heated incense unattended. Extinguish combustible material completely after use. Turn off an electric burner after use and allow it to cool fully.