Dragon Blood California Sage

Price is for one stick.

A hand-tied white sage smudge stick infused with dragon's blood, the deep red resin that has been prized in incense for centuries. The resin gives the bundle its rich red colour and adds a warm, sweet, slightly earthy note to the clean smoke of white sage. It is bound with red thread.

Quick facts

• Base: white sage (Salvia apiana)
• Infused with: dragon's blood resin
• Aroma: warm, sweet and resinous over a clean, herbal base
• Form: hand-tied smudge stick, bound with red thread
• Sold as: one stick

How it is traditionally used

• Burned to cleanse a space before puja, meditation or prayer
• Chosen for evening rituals, when a warmer, richer smoke is preferred
• Used to cleanse crystals and malas by passing them through the smoke
• Burned to mark a new beginning, such as moving home or starting a new venture

How to burn it

1. Hold the stick at a 45-degree angle and light the tip with a match or candle.
2. Let it catch for about 20 seconds, then gently blow out the flame so the tip glows.
3. Move it slowly through the room and let the warm, fragrant smoke spread.
4. To finish, press the tip into a heat-proof dish of sand or soil until it stops smoking.

Safety: Burn over a heat-proof dish in a well-ventilated room, keep away from children and pets, and never leave it unattended. The red colour can rub off on fingers and light fabrics, so handle it over a dish.

Frequently asked questions

What is dragon's blood?

Dragon's blood is a deep red resin collected from certain tropical trees and palms. It has been used in incense, as a dye and as a varnish since ancient times, and its warm, sweet scent is a favourite in incense blends.

What does dragon's blood sage smell like?

Like white sage, with a warmer, sweeter and more resinous note. Many find it softer and richer than plain sage.

How is it different from plain white sage?

The sage is the same; the dragon's blood resin adds its red colour and a warm, sweet note to the smoke. For a plain bundle, see our White California Sage.

Will the red colour stain?

The colour can transfer to fingers and light-coloured fabrics, so hold it over a dish and keep it away from upholstery.

How long does one stick last?

Burned for a few minutes at a time and then put out, one stick lasts for several sessions.

Note: 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.