{"product_id":"sweetgrass-braid-4-5-in","title":"Sweetgrass Braid 4–5 Inch – Sacred Grass for Blessing, Smudging \u0026 Positive Energy","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSweetgrass Braid (4–5 in.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eA compact braid of sweetgrass with a soft vanilla-like scent. In many Indigenous traditions of North America, sweetgrass is a sacred plant — sometimes called holy grass, vanilla grass, or the hair of Mother Earth. It is used to bless a space, invite good energy, and carry prayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUnlike sage, which is often burned to clear a room, sweetgrass is traditionally used to call in what you want to keep: peace, kindness, harmony, and welcome. Many people burn sage first, then sweetgrass afterward to refill the space with warmth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional uses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlessing a home, altar, or new space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmudging after cleansing with sage or palo santo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeditation, prayer, and ceremony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInviting calm, gratitude, and positive presence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeeping unburned as a natural room scent — the fragrance lasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe three-strand braid is often said to represent mind, body, and spirit woven together. The dried grass holds its sweet scent even when it is not lit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the braid over a heat-safe bowl or shell. Light the tip, then gently blow out the flame so it smolders and releases smoke. Fan the smoke through the space, around a doorway, or over yourself. When you are finished, press the lit end into sand or the bowl until it is fully out. You can relight the same braid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eUse in a well-ventilated room. Never leave burning sweetgrass unattended. Keep away from children, pets, drafts, and anything flammable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 4–5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: dried sweetgrass braid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScent: sweet, vanilla-like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA heat-safe bowl or incense holder is recommended and sold separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Designs by Deekay Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52320749125928,"sku":"91351","price":6.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/9613\/0088\/files\/2464ad2e1fd3d08befaad5f249b8a7cce4713e3691b5fbfbe726191d551396c4.jpg?v=1788393894","url":"https:\/\/asimpleearth.com\/products\/sweetgrass-braid-4-5-in","provider":"Simple Earth","version":"1.0","type":"link"}