1/2 lb. Loose White Sage Smudge Whole Plant Tops w Leaf Start Price USD 17.95 Current Price USD 17.95 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 06, 2008 End Time Saturday, December 06, 2008 Location Elk City, Oklahoma See more about '1/2 lb. Loose White Sage Smudge Whole Plant Tops w Leaf' Description      SquareTrade © AP6.0 AAA Native American Auctions @ Buffalo Trails - A Native American Owned Company ~ Delivering the best of Native America to people around the globe since 1998 ~ 100% Satisfaction Guarantee ~ We want you to be happy with your purchases from us so we offer our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee on everything we sell. If you are not happy with your purchase for any reason, simply return it to us and we will make a complete refund! We will even refund the shipping charges that you paid us to ship it to you! ~ Product Description ~ 1/2 lb (One half Pound) of Premium Grade Dakota Loose White Sage (Not Bundles) Larger image White Sage - Dakota Sage - ARTEMISIA LUDOVICIANA LATILOBA. Genus: Artemisia Species: ludoviciana Variety: latiloba Common name(s): White Sage, Dakota Sage, Black Sage, Wormwood , Mugwort. Our white sage is not "California White Sage," it is a much milder and mellower Dakota White Sage that was used by most tribes in the "Central Plains." It does not have the strong pungent scent of the "California White Sage," instead it burns with a mild sweet scent that many people prefer. This top quality Dakota Loose White Sage is about 12 inches long. Each stem is either a whole plant top or a side branch from a larger sage plant. We have had many requests for this loose sage so we offer it here for our customers who prefer to make their own bundles or prefer to burn only one branch at a time when they smudge. One half pound of these loose white sage branches will easily make 7-8 large 12 inch bundles or about fifteen 6 inch bundles! This loose sage also is just the right size for crafting and if lightly steam dampened, it will regain it's flexability and is easily crafted into wreaths and other decorative items. How We Collect Our White Sage: Buffalo Trails Dakota White Sage was gathered, cleaned, sorted, and trimmed by hand by a Lakota Sioux family. Our sage is wildcrafted fresh from the prairies of Oklahoma. We carefully dry our sage and then keep it refrigerated to preserve the freshness of this wonderfully mild and purifying variety of sage. Only the top half of each plant is used and we always leave more than 50- 80% of the live sage in any harvest area in order to leave the live plants to finish thier life cycle and produce flowers & seeds as it was done in ancient native tradition. The plants are collected in such a way that the source is sustainable. For example this means not pulling up root systems, harvesting just enough so that the plant will continue to thrive and generally caring for each plant source. Because of the scarcity of some of the traditional Native American herbs and plants we feel this attitude to be absolutely essential. How White Sage IS Used: Bundles or branches of white sage are widely used for "smudging", a Native American tradition in which the top of the smudge stick is lit and the smoke which rises is wafted around the area to be purified. This herb is considered "sacred" by Native Americans who have used the wands or loose herbs for generations in the "smudging" ceremony. The smell of sage will remind you of the desert and the sacredness of life. Smudges put out a lot of soothing smoke. Very refreshing, relaxing, clearing --- like traveling through the clouds... To burn a smudge stick - just place in an abalone shell or some other heat-proof container partially filled with sand or salt placed therein to hold the smudge upright. Remove the yarn, light the tip, blow it out and direct the smoke around your body and/or the space you wish to "clear". You may also set the wand in the container and use a "smudging feather" or your hand to direct the smoke. To extinguish, invert smudge into the sand or salt to smother or drench the burning tip in water until it is extinguished and save the remainder of the sage for another time. Never leave lit smudge unattended and care should be used when extinguishing. Why White Sage Is Used: Native Americans use sage smudge to purify the mind, body and spirit before praying, purifying the atmosphere & dispersing negativity. It is also used to purify sacred items such as pipes, and eagle feathers. Some may use it to purify their homes, offices, cars and some carry a small amount of sage in a pocket or medicine pouch to insure personal and spiritual safety. Its traditional physical medicinal uses are as an astringent, antiseptic, carminative and as a disinfectant against inflammation and as a soothing, calming aromatic tea which was considered especially beneficial for women who were not pregnant or nursing. Description Of Dakota White Sage: ARTEMISIA LUDOVICIANA LATILOBA has striking silver downy and sometimes lobed leaves that are nearly white and are outstanding when found in mass. This popular plant is sometimes used in the dried flower trade for wreath bases and bouquet filler. Also known as "DAKOTA SAGE" and occasionally called BLACK SAGE because as some of the lower the leaves mature and begin to die they turn black. American Painted Lady Butterflies use this plant as a host plant to feed their young. In the culinary trade it is called "ESTAFIATE; " in southwest cuisine, it adds a pleasantly sharp flavor that contrasts well with sweet or fruity sauces. Use in moderation when cooking. Important Shipping Information ~ Please read carefully. We usually ship your purchase within 12 - 24 hours of receiving payment - Monday - Friday About eBay Postage Calculator & Shipping Cost~ Use eBay Shipping Calculator (near bottom of page) to determine shipping costs. The shipping calculator can only calculate the shipping cost of one item accurately. If you are purchasing more than one item, please contact us for the correct combined shipping cost! We make every effort to keep shipping cost low and do not try to profit on shipping cost. 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