A while back, we wrote about the shortages of White Sage due to over-harvesting and drought conditions in California. White sage is a native of California and favors a hot, dry climate. Due to climate changes, over-harvesting, and water shortages in California, this plant is in great danger. On top of the ongoing problem of over-harvesting and drought conditions, fires in California last year damaged much of the land where the native plant traditionally grows. Though thesage is showing signs of a comeback, time and careis needed for regrowth and repair. Even then, the issues still stand regarding drought and over-harvesting of wild white sage.
This winter, we began to set into place a plan to introduce more sustainability in regards to our White Sage supply. Our intentions are not only to continue consistently providing White Sage to our customers, but also to build a more mindful practice regarding sage cultivation and harvesting, while keeping great attention to the use of our precious and diminishing water supply and upholding the integrity of the land and soil. We believe it is our responsibility to create an ethically produced product, keeping in alignment with the
We partnered with a southern Californian and lifelong friend of Native Scents to find a solution. We now have 3000 White Sage plants being cultivated in southern California, watered by a drip irrigation system. Drip irrigation is an efficient and economical method of watering. Used commonly in dry regions with scarce water resources, this irrigation method is typically more efficient at allowing plants to use the water applied. Unlike other forms of irrigation, such as sprinklers that are only 65-75% efficient, drip irrigation reduces runoff and evaporation.Drip irrigation applies the water slowly at the plant root zone where it is needed.
By this fall, we expect to have our first harvest of cultivated white sage. We will continue to keep you updated as we transition from wild to cultivated white sage.
An all-natural ceremonial incense traditionally burned in Native American rituals such as sweat lodges.
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Frankincense, Myrrh, Dragon's Blood, Copal Oro (Gold) - used for hundreds of years - all valuable commodities in ancient trade routes.
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Our sticks are hand-dipped in resin. Made with all natural ingredients, our stick incense comes in eight delightful fragrances.
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Sweet grass is an aromatic herb used in herbal medicine and in the production of distilled beverages.
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White Sage Clusters, Desert Sage, Osha Root - cultivated or gathered in a sustainable way to protect the health of the habitat.
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Incense resins are used in various ceremonies to purify and protect. The Aztec and Mayan people consider many to be the "Food of the Gods."
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In muslin bags - just the right size to tuck into your dresser drawer or in the glove compartment of your car to add a gentle, refreshing fragrance.
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Desert Sage, Cedar Leaf, Juniper Leaf, Lavender Flowers, Pinon Pine Needles, White Sage Leaf, Yerba Santa Leaf, and Balsam Fir.
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Glass perfume bottles hand-made in Egypt. Each set contains 4 different style bottles; perfect to hold your favorite perfumes or essential oils!
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Herbal Dream Pillows are filled with a blend of herbs crafted to encourage dreamtime, thought, and vision.
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Kinnick-Kinnick is a traditional herbal smoking mixture of wild-crafted herbs, used in ceremonial pipes as offerings and for pleasure.
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Since the beginning of time, crystals have been used for healing, protection, and ritual purposes.
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