Personally i use white sage but feel free to experiment with lavender pine and cedar too.
Pine smudge stick uses.
Set the smudge stick to dry in a basket or on a drying screen for 7 10 days or as long as necessary.
This smudge stick is approximately 5 inches in length on average.
The smoke is useful in detoxifying the respiratory system.
We use hemp twine but any type of cotton twine can be used with success.
Pine smudge is relatively easy to forage for ethically.
How to use smudge sticks.
There are others you could try as well but i d recommend these first.
A pine smudge stick can take 6 weeks or so to fully dry before it can be used.
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Burning sage also known as smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual.
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.
This fir is the most common type of tree used as a christmas tree so for many the scent evokes a happy time.
Cypress is another evergreen that is great to make into a smudge stick.
The properties as a smudge are calming and relaxing energies.
Sage cedar smudge sticks are pretty easy to come by.
In druid lore the pine tree stands for persistence moderation and self confidence.
Thread color may vary.
The balsam fir tree has many uses and using the needles of this great plant as a smudge is just one of many.
Pine needles are traditionally used to bless a new home.
Pine is an excellent herb for cleansing and protection.
You could also try a combination.
Cypress is associated with death and the underworld afterlife so it s a good plant to use when letting go releasing or doing any ancestor work.
Holding the smudge stick by the handle end use a lighter to ignite the tip.
Blow out any open flames so that the leaves slowly smolder.
Light the tip of the smudge stick with a lighter match or candle.
Read more about the different smudging herbs in our detailed guide.
It is best to allow the needles to dry indoors for 24 48 hours to allow most of the moisture to leave the needles and allow for a tighter binding.