Burning sage also known as smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual.
Mint smudge stick uses.
Light one end of your smudge allowing it to catch fire and burn for several seconds.
It is said to bring pleasant thoughts and relieve headaches and anxiety.
Hold the handle portion of the smudge stick and use a lighter or candle to light the top of the bundle.
Set the smudge stick to dry in a basket or on a drying screen for 7 10 days or as long as necessary.
Once you have assembled your smudge sticks allow them to dry completely in a cool dry area with good air flow.
Once the flame extinguishes gently blow on the lit end to fan the embers.
Use a candle match or lighter to ignite your wand.
The smudge will begin to glow and smoke.
Lay the smudge on a heat proof dish such as an abalone shell to catch the ashes as it burns.
Light the tip of the smudge stick with a lighter match or candle.
Cedar is known to be used commonly for beginners its also known to be used commonly along with white sage.
Traditionally cedar has been used simply for renewal and protection and grounding.
Courtesy of amazon primarily fire element though can also be used as for four element general purposes.
This smudge stick is done with lavender a powerful cleanser of energy mint or lemon grass or bee balm lemongrass great for blessing the home and sage right out of my garden the sage i use.
Refreshing mint smudge stick mix perfect for your open window spring time cleaning.
Once you see flame wave the smudge stick or gently blow the flame out.
It is used for cleansing and purifying protection and inner strength.
Is cleansing strengthening warming and used by native american cultures for its spiritual and healing properties.
Now let s discuss how to smudge.
Desert sage is available both loose and in smudge sticks.
The wild lavender in these smudge wands will produce calming peaceful and sedating effects making them great to use for meditation or simply for its relaxing aroma.
Store in a cool dry location.
How to use your herbal smudge sticks for smoke cleansing.
It blends well with most other smudging herbs.
Has a pleasant and meditative fragrance.
How to use smudge sticks.
The most used sage types have antimicrobial properties.
Once the smudge stick has a steady flame blow it out so it is smoldering and smoking.
Desert sage has a warm herbaceous aroma that is a bit peppery think bay leaves or mint tea.
You may need to hold the bundle in the flame for a few seconds for it to catch.
Cedar is a very slow burning and perfect for full smudge rituals as well.