Badlands Sage Bundle

Artemisia cana

A different variety of Dakota sage from Interior, South Dakota. Very nice, large bundles that average about 14 to 18 inches long and are wrapped in hemp string. The common name for this species is Silver Sagebrush. It is said that the Lakota use this ceremonially as a protection against evil influences by burning and for making bracelets from it for the Sun Dance (from Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains, South Dakota State University).

California White Sage Bundle - Large

Salvia apiana

White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These bundles average 8 to 9 inches long and about 1¾ to 2 inches wide.

California White Sage Bundle - Medium

Salvia apiana

White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These medium bundles average about 6 to 7 inches by 1¾ inches.

California White Sage Bundle - Mini

Salvia apiana

White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These small bundles are approximately 3½ x 1 inches and are perfect for one-time use.

California White Sage Bundle - Small

Salvia apiana

White sage from the coastal mountains of California. This is a broad leaf sage which is prized for its strong aromatic properties. This sage has the strongest scent of all sages we have. These bundles average 5 to 6 inches long and about 1½ inches wide.

California Yerba Santa Bundle

Eriodictyon californicum

These bundles are made from Yerba Santa that grows in the foothills of Southern California. It has been used as a traditional medicine by many California Indian tribes. It is said that the leaves were smoked or chewed to relieve asthma, coughs, colds, headaches, and stomachaches. Mashed leaves were applied externally to sores, cuts, wounds, and aching muscles. Mashed leaves were also used to reduce the swelling and relieve pain caused by bone fractures.

The large bundles measure approximately 8 inches long and the medium are 5 inches long. Both average about 1 inch in diameter.

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Cedar Bundle

Calocedrus decurrens

Cedar bundles from Oregon. These bundles average about 10 inches long and 1½ inches in diameter. Cedar is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. A few pinches are thrown on the red-hot rocks, immediately sparking into a yellow glow and releasing their aroma. The smoke of burning cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negative energies.

Cedar Bundle - Mini

Calocedrus decurrens

Cedar bundles from Oregon. These bundles average about 4½ inches long and 1 inch in diameter. Cedar is often used in the sweat lodge ceremony. A few pinches are thrown on the red-hot rocks, immediately sparking into a yellow glow and releasing their aroma. The smoke of burning cedar is said to attract the good spirits and eliminate negative energies.

Dakota Sage Bundle - Select

Artemisia ludoviciana

Collected from the prairies and hills of the Dakotas, this sage is prized by the Plains Indians. Sometimes this is called white sage, other times gray sage. The common name is Cudweed Sagewort. The leaf is medium sized, somewhere between the narrow leaf of the desert sage and the broad leaf of the California white sage. The Cheyenne are said to call this "man sage" and it is extensively used by the Plains peoples in ceremonies. Its medicinal qualities are said to be good for treating headaches, coughs, stomach disorders, and more. Additionally, because of its pleasant scent, it has been used to deodorize feet, made into pillows, and burned to drive away mosquitoes. (from Grassland Plants of South Dakota and the Northern Great Plains, South Dakota State University)

This is our favorite sage and is what we like to use. These select quality bundles are averaging about 9-10 inches in length and about 3 inches in diameter.

Desert Sage Bundle - Large

Artemisia tridentata

This plant grows in the high deserts of the West. Its common name is Big Sagebrush. Sage is burned in ceremonies to drive out bad spirits or feelings and is valued for its aromatic properties. The scent is often associated with the "West" because of its widespread presence in western plateaus and regions. It is said to be a source of yellow dye and also historically used as fuel by Native peoples.

These bundles are about 8 inches long and 1½ inches in diameter.