Remember that INTENTIONS is /are everything This is Imphepho Yasentabeni Imphepho is valued by shamans in Southern Africa. Helichrysums – of which there are over 245 different species in Southern Africa – are aromatic, bushy perennials. Typically, they have hairy leaves and long-lasting flower heads. The Xhosa and Zulu word “Imphepho” means “air for the spirits”. This specie of plant is perhaps humanities' most ancient of all the sacred, ritual plants. It is said that Imphepho was our early ancestors' very first medicinal teacher plant – and through its power and guidance, they were taught of all the other healing plants available to assist humankind. It is used as; as a smudging herb to communicate with ancestors, purification, and calm evil spirits. Imphepho is believed to help repel negative energy, and it does the same for insects. Breathing the smoke over time can have a sedating effect. It is the most widely used medicinal plant in South Africa. 1. IMPHEPHO YAMAWELE- Used To Connect With 2 Different Spirits. We Use It To Summon Two Different Spirits At The Same Time And Space. 2. IMPHEPHO YAMANZI- Used To Connect With Water Spirits. 3. IMPHEPHO YASENTABENI- Used To Connect With Mountains Spirits. And Those Spirits That Resides In The Wilderness (ehlane). Benefits 1. Purification 2. Invoking ancestors thus, communicating with ancestors 3. Trance states 4. Aura cleaning 5. Offering 6. Anxiety 7. Headaches 8. Lucid dreams and dream recall 9. sleep aid Perfect for Ancestral Altar The smoke of the herb is used as a sacred incense or smudge used to call the ancestors in and invoke trance states, cleanse energy and as an offering when praying. The smoke is also sedative. Imphepho also has a lot of Ancient African medicinal uses. This is a hand made product and sizes might vary. Small are between 5-6 inchs Big are between 10-11 inchs