Smudges
Decorative bundle Smudges
If you don’t intend to burn the bundle thenthere are many other possibilities open to you.Bundles can be bound with colour, feeling andmeaning. Oils will add energy and aroma. Youcan use spices, fruit...
Information on Smudging
Smudge sticks are moved to where the fragrant smokeis needed. In rituals, you would use the cardinalpoints. Walk around slowly, wafting the smoke intothe corners of the room as you do so. (You may hav...
Making a Smudge Stick or Herb Bundle
The first thing to remember when you aremaking your own smudge sticks is that, as withany spiritual intent, be sure to wash and cleanseyourself – deliberately getting rid of anynegative energy in the ...
Smudge Sticks Wormwood
Wormwood In Native American cultureArtemisia spinescens is occasionally used forsmudge sticks. Artemesias, sometimes calledsage, belong to the wormwood family; they haveno connection to the sage we kn...
Smudge Sticks Sweet grass
Sweet grass Sometimes called vanilla grass,this is a tall green grass that turns yellow whendried. The aroma of sweet grass is morepungent when the plant is dried.
Smudge Sticks Sage
Sage There are many different types of sage –Salvia apiana and Salvia columbarne are two ofthe best-known. Most grow very tall and havelong lives. (Sage brush is not a part of the sagefamily – it belo...
Smudge Sticks Cedar
Some so-called cedars are actuallymembers of the juniper family. Many types ofcedar needles are used for smudge sticks.
Smudge Sticks
Anyone who works with herbs knows that theycan work on very subtle levels, particularly thespiritual. ‘Smudging’ is traditionally a NativeAmerican spiritual practice, which is used toclear an atmosphe...
Smudging Herbs and their Properties
Smudging Herbs will drive out negative energies, spirits and influences. Use this as a smudge to purify people and places before any sacred ceremony. There are many varieties of sage, and most have be...