Abalone Shell - 24.99

These beautiful naturally irridescent abalone shells from Mexico are ideal for burning sweetgrass, sage, tobacco and other dried plant materials to cleanse space, objects and the human aura.

Average Size: 14 x 10.5 x 4.5 cm

Average Weight: 4.43 oz

To use for smudging, place a few dried sage pieces and/or sweet grass in the bottom of the shell with the sand, ignite then blow out flame and the sage or grass will release a cloud of white, purifying smoke that can be directed with your hands or a feather.

Of course shells also have their own healing properties, like all natural substances do. Shells are vacated homes of sea creatures that can be used to provide boundless growth in all endeavours; can be used to stimulate intuition, sensitivity, imagination and adaptability; shell structure enhances clarity in mental processes and insight into options to choose when making decisions; promotes co-operation with self and others; excellent source of cohesive energy for groups; abalone shell is also used to enhance smudging activities bringing stability and continuity to the environment and is used by native groups to stimulate fertility of both the mind and the body and to protect against uncooperative attitudes and actions; shell can be used for treatment of hearing disorders, calcium deficiencies and dysfunction of the spinal canal and nervous system; assists healing of broken bones, enhances assimilation of Vitamins A and D and can be used to protect the muscular system from atrophy.