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Smudging - 8 Herbs in Shamanic Practice
| Posted on 19 April, 2017 at 6:36 |
 Shamanic smudging is a tradition which has been used for generations
to create peace and harmony. There are many different smudging ceremonies, and
different shamanic practices use a variety of herbs for smudging. Shamanic
smudging is the burning of herbs or incense for cleansing, creation of sacred
space, purification, dismissal of negative energies and protection of both physical
and spiritual bodies. You can use herbs that are tied into a
bundle, commonly called Smudge Sticks, braided herbs and botanicals, such as
sweetgrass or loose herbs which can be burned on charcoal or in a fire pit.
Shamanic smudging releases the energy as well as the fragrance of the herbs enabling
them to heal, cleanse and purify. Different shamanic traditions use different
herbs for smudging. Some of the most popular herbs include desert sage, white
broadleaf sage, juniper, pinon, sweetgrass, lavender and juniper. Shamanic smudging can be used daily for practical
purposes: to restore physical, mental and emotional balance and to shield
against negative energies, and herbs can be used singly or together. One good
combination we’ve found which covers all four elements of air, fire, water and
earth is pine resin and sage (either desert sage or white broadleaf sage). This
combination is appropriate for general use, cleansing, ceremony and ritual. Desert sage Primarily an air element herb though can also
be used as for four-element general purposes. Has a sharp, light and refreshing
scent. One of the most sacred herbs in Shamanic practice. Used to purify the
mind, body and spirit before prayer, meditation, ritual or ceremony. Also used
to purify sacred items such as pipes, magical tools, tarot decks and eagle feathers.
Can be used for area, house and personal cleansings. Some people carry a small
amount of Sage in a pocket ensure personal and spiritual safety. Pinon Resin Primarily a fire element herb, though can
also be used as for four-element general purposes. Has a pleasant fragrance and
is cleansing and warming. Traditionally used for its spiritual and healing
properties. Produces a thick stream of smoke, and is excellent for refreshing
the senses and reviving a tired soul. Produces a lot of smoke when burned with a
very earthy, piney scent. Gathered from an almost leafless Middle Eastern shrub
called the Commiphora Molmol. It was used by the ancient Egyptians in rituals
of Healing and Passing. It is one of the ingredients used by the Egyptians to
embalm bodies. Useful for spirituality, meditation, happiness, release,
transformation, strength, confidence and stability. Primarily a fire element though can also be
used as for four-element general purposes. This is the resin of an African tree
and produces a rich, dense smoke when burned. Used extensively in meditation
and healing. Frankincense's spiritual scent was believed to confer divine
blessing. Primarily air element though can also be used
as for four-element general purposes. This is a broad leaf sage with strong
aromatic properties (strongest of the different types of sage). Considered the
king of all sages. Excellent for meditation, divination, smudging, cleansing
and purification. 
Sweetgrass
Sweetgrass Hierochloe odorata
gets its name from its sweet-aromic fragrance. Burned as an incense, sweetgrass
is valued for its vanilla-like scent. Clippings of sweetgrass is commonly
braided and and then dried prior to burning and its light
fragrance does not last long. Excellent
for cleansing sacred space. Traditionally, sweetgrass is believed to attract good spirits and positive energies. It is used as a smudging tool to purify peoples auras, cleanse objects,
and clear ceremonial areas or healing spaces. Juniper has a sharp, piney scent and is excellent
to stimulate and revive when tired in body, mind or Spirit. Traditionally used
for ritual purification of temples. Its smoke is believed to aid clairvoyance. Also useful for purification and to stimulate contact with other worlds. Primarily water element. Produces a heavy,
warm, aromatic scent with just a hint of sharpness and scent lasts a long time
after burning. Excellent for meditation, divination and increasing psychic
abilities. Traditionally associated with attracting love, conferring peace and
enhancing beauty. About the
Author Melanie Tomsett is a Shamanic practioner and owner of
Shamanic Quest based in Hertfordshire in the UK. Shamanic Quest offer a range of opportunities for you to explore and learn
shamanic practices. These include Introductory Workshops, Foundation Course,
Practitioner Course, Drum Circle, Sweat Lodge, Sun Lodge and Moon Lodge,
Student Clinics and Consultations. Full details can be found at www.shamanicquest.co.uk |
Categories: Shamanics, Shamanism, smudging, wellbeing
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