Smudging is the common name given to the indigenous American tradition known as the Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing. This is a powerful spiritual cleansing technique which calls upon the spirits of various sacred plants to drive away negative energy and to restore balance to an individual, a group, a space, or all three. When people speak of smudging, they usually are referring to burning sage to purify their homes and themselves. Make sure the smoke permeates the body when you smudge with your hands, feather, or fan. When smudging yourself, a group or space, offer the smoke to the four directions first, beginning in the East – calling the blessings and protection in.
Since 1984 the Taos Herb Company has manufactured hundreds of products from organic, sustainably wildcrafted superior quality herbs to help you explore natural healing options.
From 1975 to 1993, Dr. Robert Hawley was a Taos Pathologist and Cardiologist. Dr. Hawley was a strong patient advocate. Also a storyteller, Dr. Hawley treasured the Taoseños (people who live in Taos) traditions of storytelling and folk healing and upheld these traditions as critical to patient well-being. While some doctors would have been skeptical about the use of herbal medicine and curanderismo (a form of folk traditional healing that includes herbal medicine, healing rituals, and spiritualism common in Hispanic-American communities, particularly in the southwestern United States), he saw it as a critical component to wellness and healing.
Dr. Hawley, and his son Rob took a 2-week field trip with seminal herbal expert, Michael Moore. After the exposure to herbs with Michael Moore, Rob became fascinated and began buying books and spending all his extra time in the forest around Taos and Southern Colorado picking plants and keying them out (identifying plants through a systematic procedure that looks at all of the parts: stems, seeds, and roots to identify the species). Rob pressed plant specimens in a big hard-bound book -- his improvised plant press and herbarium. A few months after that field trip, it was Dr. Hawley's idea to start an herb store. Rob, his sister Tina and husband Fritz opened a little 400 square foot herb store at their first location on Camino de la Placita. "We started out as purists, selling only bulk herbs. We didn't have any extracts or body care products," Rob Hawley recalls.
With Michael Moore's instruction and a lot of book studying, Tina and Rob learned how to extract herbs. Rob's wife, Julie, jumped into the business as well. A few of the first extractions created by Tina and Rob were Ginseng, Osha, and Motherwort. Now Taos Herb Company manufactures hundreds of products from organic and sustainably wildcrafted herbs, and offers custom-blended extracts, compounds, essential oils, aromatherapy, traditional ceremonial herbs, smudge sticks, and Yerba Hair Care products.
Since 1984 the Taos Herb Company has manufactured hundreds of products from organic, sustainably wildcrafted superior quality herbs to help you explore natural healing options.
From 1975 to 1993, Dr. Robert Hawley was a Taos Pathologist and Cardiologist. Dr. Hawley was a strong patient advocate. Also a storyteller, Dr. Hawley treasured the Taoseños (people who live in Taos) traditions of storytelling and folk healing and upheld these traditions as critical to patient well-being. While some doctors would have been skeptical about the use of herbal medicine and curanderismo (a form of folk traditional healing that includes herbal medicine, healing rituals, and spiritualism common in Hispanic-American communities, particularly in the southwestern United States), he saw it as a critical component to wellness and healing.
Dr. Hawley, and his son Rob took a 2-week field trip with seminal herbal expert, Michael Moore. After the exposure to herbs with Michael Moore, Rob became fascinated and began buying books and spending all his extra time in the forest around Taos and Southern Colorado picking plants and keying them out (identifying plants through a systematic procedure that looks at all of the parts: stems, seeds, and roots to identify the species). Rob pressed plant specimens in a big hard-bound book -- his improvised plant press and herbarium. A few months after that field trip, it was Dr. Hawley's idea to start an herb store. Rob, his sister Tina and husband Fritz opened a little 400 square foot herb store at their first location on Camino de la Placita. "We started out as purists, selling only bulk herbs. We didn't have any extracts or body care products," Rob Hawley recalls.
With Michael Moore's instruction and a lot of book studying, Tina and Rob learned how to extract herbs. Rob's wife, Julie, jumped into the business as well. A few of the first extractions created by Tina and Rob were Ginseng, Osha, and Motherwort. Now Taos Herb Company manufactures hundreds of products from organic and sustainably wildcrafted herbs, and offers custom-blended extracts, compounds, essential oils, aromatherapy, traditional ceremonial herbs, smudge sticks, and Yerba Hair Care products.
Please Note: High volume and corporate orders may be subject to shipping charges, please reach out at 575-758-7709 for more information.
General Shipping Information
Are shipping rates are fixed relative to the amount spent, generally, and are listed below. They are some exceptions as the boxes get bigger or heavier. All the carriers charge more for bigger & heavier boxes. We are shipping with USPS Priority and UPS Ground. UPS is about 4 to 5 days, and USPS is 3- 5 days. We use Fed Ex for overnight shipping.
If one carrier is better for you to receive your order, please let us know.
Contact us at [email protected] or at 505-469-2193.
- Standard Ground Shipping $0.00–$50.00 $9.50 USD
- Standard Ground Shipping $50.01–$100.00 $9.75 USD
- Standard Ground Shipping $100.01–$150.00 $11.25 USD
- Standard Ground Shipping $150.01–$199.99 $15.00 USD
- Standard Ground Shipping $200.00–$249.99 $15.00 USD
- Standard Ground Shipping $250.00 and up $25.00 USD
- USPS Priority Shipping (3-5 Days) $0.00–$200.00 $23.50 USD
*Note that some items, such as ristras, furniture, and heavy liquids are subject to weight-based shipping rates differing from the above and the rate will vary depending on the products' weights in your cart.
FedEx Next Day Shipping
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Whether you are shipping to a customer or to family, near or far, there are times when it just needs to be there overnight. Choose next-business-day delivery. Take advantage of a variety of options with FedEx Priority Overnight and FedEx Standard Overnight. The order has to be into us before 10 am to be delivered the next day. Anything after that will not be delivered for 2 days. Ordering at 10 pm at night the order will not get there the next day & we will not refund the shipping. Overnight orders received after 10 am on a Friday will not go out until Monday.
- Delivery by 2:30 p.m. the next business day to most areas; by noon, 4:30 p.m. or 5 p.m. to remote areas. Available throughout all 50 states. Saturday pickup and delivery available in many areas for an additional charge.
Shipping to Military Addresses
- We ship to Military APO (Army Post Office) and FPO (Naval Fleet Post Office) addresses. All APO/FPO packages will be shipped by USPS Priority Mail. When shipping to APO/FPO addresses: USA is the country; the recipient's unit number is the address; APO or FPO is the city; AA, AP or AE is the state; and the zip code is entered just like a standard domestic zip code. Please test the address on the National Address Server and use all 9 digits of the zip code, if given. If you need more information on how to ship to APOs/FPOs, please visit this Post Office Page The Military Post Office System has a hotline for questions about shipping to APOs/FPOs: 1-800-810-6098.
Shipping to Canada
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Please note: We do ship to Canada, but there may be additional taxes/duties charged that the recipient will be responsible for paying. This may also include delayed delivery and require that the recipient retrieve the item from a customs office.
How do I contact you?
Most questions can be answered simply by reviewing the information in our FAQ details. However, if you don't find the answer to your question there, visit this page: Contact Us. Nobody responds faster!
Can I Get a Catalog in the Mail?
Sorry, but we're too small to be able to publish a mail order catalog, and we are adding new Local New Mexico products all the time. If we did send out a catalog it would be out of date in a few weeks. We do offer an email newsletter that will tell you about our latest specials and new products.
I'm Nervous About Ordering Online. Can I Order by Phone?
Sure you can call us!! Contact Us here.
There Is A Product I Want, But I Don't See It Online. How Can I Get It?
Most everything we sell is listed right here on our website. If you don't see it, give us a call and we will do our best to find it for you, or you may have seen it at our Taos Store location, visit this page: Contact Us. Nobody responds faster!
I Just Checked My Online Banking Account, And It Appears You've Charged My Credit Card Twice!
Mistakes happen, but we will do our best to get this fixed as soon as possible. Please visit this page: Contact Us. Nobody responds faster!
What Payment Methods Do You Accept?
We accept VISA, Mastercard, American Express, Discover.
I Have A Coupon. How Do I Redeem It?
There is a box on the Shopping Cart Page a little down and to the left on that page that says "Coupon Code". Enter your code in that box and then press the "apply" button and the discount will be applied to your order.
Do You Offer Gift Wrapping?
Yes! Please see our gift-wrapping page for details.
What Is Your Return Policy?
We accept returns for pretty much any reason at any time, but we only accept those returns we have been notified to expect. See our return policy page for details or submit a return request by logging into your account.
What Shipping Methods Do You Offer?
We ship by UPS, and the United States Postal Service. Please see our shipping terms page for all the details.
When Will My Order Ship?
99% of orders ship within one business day: Order by 11am Mountain time and it will ship the same day!
Do You Ship Overseas?
No, we currently only ship within the US, US Territories, APO addresses and Canada
How Do I Track My Order?
When your order ships you will receive a confirmation email which contains your tracking number and a link to either Fed Ex or USPS.
Where Is Your Store Located?
We're a REAL retail store, not just a "virtual" one. Our Made in New Mexico store is located on the west side of the famous Taos Plaza. The address is 127 N. Plaza, Taos, NM 87571.
Do You Sell Wholesale?
No, we're a retail store and website.
How Do I Contact The Manufacturer Of A Product I Saw On Your Site?
We do not give out this information but will be happy to contact them on your behalf.
What Is Your Privacy Policy?
You can read it on our privacy page
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