People of every walk of life are turning to smoke cleansing for its purported health benefits and use in spiritual practice. The internet is ripe with smudging “how-to” posts and videos to get people started. “Smudge” is the common term for Smoke Cleansing most frequently associated with Native American or Indigenous peoples, but it can be traced to many cultures over millennia.

It is important to practice a certain level of respect and sensitivity when engaging in activities that other cultures revere as sacred. It is our desire to educate the layman on the ceremonial use of herbs and guide them towards the development of a spiritual practice that does not intentionally infringe upon other cultures.