Collection: Smudge Sticks

Smudge sticks are bundles of herbs – white sage, lavender, or Yerba Santo – bound together by twine.

Burning these herbs in order to prevent illness, ward off negative energy, or cleanse a space, person or group, is a tradition that goes back thousands of years. Native Americans used sage and sweetgrass in ceremonies. Plants have been used for their healing properties across many cultures since the beginning of time.

When you smudge, you're participating in a sacred, ancient ritual.

Inhaling these scents, it's easier to tune into your own subtle energy and the energy of the space you're in. For most people, the scent of smudge sticks is calming on a soul level.

Use this form of aromatherapy to reduce stress, balance your energy, and cleanse your home. Burning smudge sticks also helps create a spiritual atmosphere for your yoga or meditation practice.

The nice thing about smudging is that you burn pure, dried herbs. So there are no additions. The only thing you need is a smudging bowl.  You put a few twigs in the shell. Light them with a match or lighter, and wait until the twigs burn. Then you blow out the flame.

If you really want to clean your living space properly, it is best to open one or more windows. So that negativity and unwanted odours can leave your home. You also ventilate your house, which always remains important.