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For smoke cleansing you need something to burn, a fire-safe bowl to hold it over, and a way to put it out. Everything else is optional.
The basics
| Item | What it is | What to check | Find it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herb bundle | Dried sage, cedar, rosemary or lavender tied together | Tightly tied, fully dry, sourcing stated | Etsy |
| Palo santo sticks | Wood from the palo santo tree | Seller states it is from naturally fallen wood | Amazon |
| Fire-safe bowl | Ceramic, stone, metal or a thick shell on a stand | Heat-proof, wide enough to catch embers | Etsy |
| Sand | A layer in the bowl | Plain, clean sand for stubbing out | Any hardware store |
| Charcoal discs and tongs | For loose resin | Self-lighting discs burn hot, use tongs | Amazon |
| Resin | Frankincense, myrrh, copal | Sold in small bags of loose tears | Amazon |
A note on sourcing and culture
White sage and palo santo are in high demand, and both have a deep place in Indigenous traditions. Buy from sellers who state where the plants come from, or choose garden herbs such as rosemary, lavender and cedar instead.