These natural wood shavings are from a 100 year old Macrocarpa tree that had grown on the farmland here at Wycksted. The huge logs were then dried, milled into slabs and left to dry for a further 16 years before being lovingly made into various items and the shavings collected. The shavings are ideal for use to add to sachets, medicine pouches, incense smudge blends, balefires and amulets and to honour the Gods.
Macrocarpa is a tree of healing, protection, strength and ancient wisdom. The Macrocarpa's natural habitat is in Southern California, USA. It was introduced to New Zealand in the 1860's and was planted mainly as wind breaks and shelter belts. 5gm.
Botanical Name - Cupressus Macrocarpa
Family - Cupressaceae