{"product_id":"california-white-sage","title":"White California Sage","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice is for one stick.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-tied bundle of white sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e), the silver-leaved sage of the California coast. Its dried leaves are bound tightly with cotton thread, so the bundle burns slowly and evenly, giving a clean, strongly herbal smoke with a light, sweet edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e white sage, \u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e clean, strongly herbal and slightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e hand-tied smudge stick, bound with cotton thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e one stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable:\u003c\/strong\u003e can be put out and relit over several sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow white sage is traditionally used\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurned to cleanse a home, especially when moving into a new space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLit before puja, meditation or yoga to prepare the room\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsed to cleanse crystals and malas by passing them through the smoke\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of a thorough clean, burned after the dusting and sweeping are done\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany find its clean, herbal smoke refreshing, and the ritual of lighting it a calming way to begin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to burn a white sage stick\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHold the bundle at a 45-degree angle and light the tip with a match or candle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet it catch for about 20 seconds, then gently blow out the flame so the tip glows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWalk slowly through the room, letting the smoke reach the corners, doorways and windows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo finish, press the glowing tip into a heat-proof dish of sand or soil until it stops smoking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Burn over a heat-proof dish in a well-ventilated room, keep away from children and pets, and never leave it unattended. Make sure the tip is fully out before you store it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is white sage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sage (\u003cem\u003eSalvia apiana\u003c\/em\u003e) is a shrub with pale, silvery leaves. Bundles of its dried leaves, called smudge sticks, are among the most widely used herbs for cleansing a space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does white sage smell like?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClean and strongly herbal, with a slightly sweet, resinous edge. Its smoke is stronger than that of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/palo-santo\"\u003epalo santo\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does one stick last?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause you burn it for a few minutes at a time and then put it out, one stick lasts for several cleansings, depending on how long you burn it each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhite sage or palo santo: which should I choose?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhite sage gives a stronger, herbal smoke suited to a thorough cleanse, such as a new home or after a deep clean. \u003ca href=\"\/products\/palo-santo\"\u003ePalo santo\u003c\/a\u003e gives a sweeter, gentler smoke that many prefer for everyday use. Many people keep both.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should I store it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep it in a dry place, away from damp and direct sunlight, so the leaves stay dry and the bundle stays tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e We neither guarantee, nor claim any of the said benefits. These are points which are known in spiritual circles, and customers should use their discretionary power to decide on the benefits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Svarnagarbha","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67734818848938,"sku":null,"price":1580.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/6208\/9898\/files\/CaliforniaSage_White_-2.jpg?v=1792763738","url":"https:\/\/svarnagarbha.com\/products\/california-white-sage","provider":"Svarnagarbha","version":"1.0","type":"link"}