Personally i use white sage but feel free to experiment with lavender pine and cedar too.
Pine smudge stick uses.
Burning sage also known as smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual.
You could also try a combination.
Like all evergreens pine is associated with prosperity and good health.
In druid lore the pine tree stands for persistence moderation and self confidence.
We use hemp twine but any type of cotton twine can be used with success.
The smoke is useful in detoxifying the respiratory system.
It s important to harvest only small amounts from multiple trees.
Read more about the different smudging herbs in our detailed guide.
A pine smudge stick can take 6 weeks or so to fully dry before it can be used.
Pine needles are traditionally used to bless a new home.
Thread color may vary.
Blow out any open flames so that the leaves slowly smolder.
Pine is an excellent herb for cleansing and protection.
Sage cedar smudge sticks are pretty easy to come by.
Once the smudge stick has a steady flame blow it out so it is smoldering and smoking.
The balsam fir tree has many uses and using the needles of this great plant as a smudge is just one of many.
This fir is the most common type of tree used as a christmas tree so for many the scent evokes a happy time.
Holding the smudge stick by the handle end use a lighter to ignite the tip.
Light the tip of the smudge stick with a lighter match or candle.
It s a great smudge.
Pine smudge is relatively easy to forage for ethically.
Cypress is another evergreen that is great to make into a smudge stick.
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There are others you could try as well but i d recommend these first.
This smudge stick is approximately 5 inches in length on average.
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.
The most used sage types have antimicrobial properties.
How to use smudge sticks.