Red dragon blood sage 3-4" smudge stick is perfect for purifying a space, adding potency to castings, and other applications. Smudging is an ancient practice used by witches and Native Americans. Traditionally, the burning of herbs is used for cleansing and purification before sacred ritual. A wonderful blending of sacred white sage and dragon's blood resin, mingling two of the most popular fragrances within magical practice into a powerful ritual tool. Many people don't know that dragon's blood is actually a fragrant resin of old-growth, old-world trees from India and Sumatra. Its natural red pigment and distinct earthy fragrance have made it sought-after by incense makers, perfumers, and traditional dye-makers since time immemorial, and many preserved first-hand accounts and records indicate it was substantially traded along the Silk Road during antiquity.