The burning of incense is a way to express gratitude for all mundane experiences that offer joy and happiness. New experiences which enter our lives can be welcomed through enveloping these with a blanket of smoke. Our remote ancestors knew exactly which plant to ask for help in connecting between the visible and the not yet visible.
Ever since the dawn of their culture Native tribes of america burn herbs to connect with their spiritual world. Through the smoke a transition from the material to the spriritual world is made.
so lets see which are the ones to use in different areas at different times ^__^
sage : Strong cleaning herb, opens the heart
cedar: very vitalizing,Cedartree is a very strong cosmic tree
dessertsage:Healing, creates space
bitter root:In case of throat problems, to be used as a tea, a talisman, as incense, or to chew
copal white:Holy resin for protection, healing, and initiation
Frankincense:Frankincense is a great cleanser of negative energies so is great to occasionally carry the smoke around the house to cleanse all the rooms.It's also particularly good for people who are working on their spiritual progress and want to clearly open up to higher spiritual elements, as it can help communication on a higher plane. Additionally, it has warming and relaxing properties and is a good choice for dealing with stress.
Frankincense is notably mentioned several times in the Bible, and it was one of the gifts taken to the baby Jesus by the three kings. In Judaic and Islamic faiths frankincense mixed with oils is sometimes used to anoint newborn infants as frankincense is seen to represent life.
Kinnic:Tobacco for the holy pipe
Osha root:Influences the lungs and the stomach. To be used as a tea, a talisman, as incense, or to chew.Bear medicine, in case of flu, or a cold.
Santo Paulo Wood:This kind of wood is the smudging material used by the natives of Peru.wonderfully soft fragrance cleans and has a strong warming effect.
Pininion pine:Disinfectant, this tree resin is to be used for more powerful cleaning.Burn a little of this resin on a piece of coal for deep cleaning
sweetgrass:Invites the "good spirits".To be used during ceremonies
Twisted Tobacco:To the Indians tobacco is a holy plant.
Previously this plant was very rare and was used as a sacrifice.Thus it was considered a gift of great value, this plant that often took a long time to find. Nowadays tobacco is still used as a sacrifice in case of illness, or if one wants to receive something special.
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