Blossoming Lotus Herbs : Products

Was created by Ainu Shaman, Peony Prashanti, who currently resides in Oregon. Peony’s herbs are organic, ethically wild crafted and handpicked by herself, her specialty is Mugwort. Born in Japan, and a direct descendant of the Indigenous Ainu Tribe of Hokkaido, she has lived in many places and has a most impressive resume from rheumatology nurse, Qi Gong healer, to vegan educator.

Peony puts so much love and ritual into creating her beautiful smudge sticks, please consider shopping from her offerings on Blossoming Lotus Herbs.

Her beautiful smudge sticks are an excellent alternative to using white sage and other sages, that are being over harvested in unsustainable ways to satisfy an every growing interest in the indigenous tradition of smudging.

Please read this excellent article by Nylah Burton and Jay Polish “ The Ethics OF Burning Sage”, from The Bustle and blog from Mountain Herbs, “Smoke Cleansing Around The World”.

In these modern times of over population and consumerism, we humans must consider our impact on Indigenous traditions, cultures and the environment . Please seek out and support indigenous suppliers for participating in the practice of smudging or smoke clearing, as these are sacred traditions to be respected.