Burning herbs and activating the release of smoke is an ancient practice ceremoniously used in rituals around the world to purify spaces and is often burned in reverence to ancestors and their contributions to the lineage of the owner. Smudging is commonly believed to deepen your intuition and clear spiritual and emotional negativity and strengthen the presence of ancestors. Scientifically, studies have shown that the act of burning herbs neutralizes pollutants in the environment and reduces negative ions and airborne bacteria in the air.
 
Botanical Name: Artemisia Vulgaris
 
Mugwort is an aromatic perennial commonly believed to contain properties that deepen your intuition. Burn this medicinal herb for guidance, to calm an overstimulated energy and to promote peaceful dreams, 
 
-Make sure the room you are smudging in is well ventilated 
-As a health precaution, be mindful of smoke intake if you have asthma, have respiratory issues or if infants are present. 
-Do not leave burning smudge stick unattended
-Smudge with pure intentions and do what resonates with you and be clear on what you want to achieve. 
-Smudging is a ritual, something done repetitively and consistently, to achieve a desired result. Keep that in mind as you develop your own personal practice and routine of smudging for self care.