#herbsgarden

Currently most of us know that white sage is endangered, and is a sacred part of the Native American culture and traditions. It is commonly used to banish energies and cleanse a space clean.

🌲.But currently it is both endangered as a species and used in cultural appropriation, which some of us have been oblivious too until educated.

BUT, there is an alternative.

🌲.White pine, pine, or the species of pine trees in general are a great alternative to white sage. It is used to cleanse all energy to a space, and it is quite protective when burned. I find myself using it quite often to cleanse my own personal space and to add a protective layer.

🌲.It can also be used for healing, purification, protection, energy and fertility. To cleanse and purify your home while driving out evil spirits. And lastly, to send back and reverse hexes and curses.

🌲.Pine is a very wonderful alternative to white sage, abundant, and lastly- you're not stealing from and appropriating a vulnerable culture.

Harvest season.

Looking at dried lavender

Seeing that it's all weird and has brown moving spots on it

Getting closer

and my new header (for now)