The smell of Cedar is woodsy and fresh. An ancient tree–one of the oldest on this Earth — it recalls ancient forests, and invokes their protection and wisdom. Excellent use as smudge sticks or even the loose foliage and wood make for great protection–burned or placed (such as cedar boughs).

About smudging: Smudging is an ancient practice used by many walks of life that involves the burning of herbs for cleansing and purification. Smudging calls on the spirits of sacred plants to drive away negative energies and restore balance.

Light the smudge wand and allow the smoke to drift (smudge) around your body or home. To clear the home, begin in a corner of your home and move from the outer part of a room and circling to the center. There are some who move counterclockwise and others only clockwise—do what resonates with you or as your beliefs/practice/ceremony dictates. Move to each corner of the room/home and give specific attention to window casings, doorways and behind doors. The heavier the smoke, the heavier the energy—smudge until the smoke burns clean and travels straight up.