{"product_id":"sacred-essence-sweetgrass-braid-45-55cm-traditional-smudging-herb","title":"Sweetgrass Braid 45–55cm – Traditional Smudging Herb","description":"\u003ch6 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eSweetgrass Braid 45–55cm (18–22\") – Sacred Smudging \u0026amp; Purification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetgrass Smudge Braid • Sacred Grass Incense • Spiritual Cleansing Herb\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eThis\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetgrass Braid (45–55cm \/ 18–22\")\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a sacred herb traditionally used for\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esmudging ceremonies, purification rituals, prayer, and meditation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eacross many Indigenous North American cultures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eSweetgrass (Hierochloe odorata), known as\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Grass\u003c\/strong\u003e, releases a\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewarm, sweet, vanilla-like fragrance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewhen burned. In traditional ceremonies,\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewhite sage is burned first to clear negative energy\u003c\/strong\u003e, followed by sweetgrass to\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003einvite positive spirits, blessings, and harmony\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eThese braids are\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehand-harvested and traditionally woven\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving an important cultural practice passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eSweetgrass is often kept in\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emedicine bundles, sacred spaces, or used in smudging rituals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor spiritual cleansing and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12px;\"\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweetgrass Smudge Braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHierochloe odorata\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(Sacred Grass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApprox. 45–55cm (18–22\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eIndividually\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSweet, earthy, vanilla-like aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eTraditionally harvested once per year (typically late summer)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCanada, Mexico \u0026amp; California\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSourcing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHand-harvested by Indigenous suppliers and First Nations families\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"caret-color: #000000; color: #000000; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration-line: none; text-decoration-thickness: auto; text-decoration-style: solid;\"\u003eSome Indigenous suppliers have maintained this harvesting tradition for\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eover 100 years\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring sustainable and respectful gathering practices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sacred Essence","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52678530105691,"sku":"BR18","price":12.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0871\/8263\/9451\/files\/1738247321-12148000.jpg?v=1782836910","url":"https:\/\/www.sacredessence.co.uk\/products\/sacred-essence-sweetgrass-braid-45-55cm-traditional-smudging-herb","provider":"Sacred Essence","version":"1.0","type":"link"}