Smudging is the burning of herbs as a spiritual practice. In this new edition of her classic book on smudging, Harvest McCampbell explains and illustrates this integral of traditional Native American life. She also offers valuable advice on how to reclaim your own traditions and find your personal healing rituals.
Learn how to make smudge sticks and identify, collect, and grow a wide range of sacred plants for smudging:
Balsam Fir
Bayberry
California Bay
Cedar
Desert Sage
Epazote
Fennel Hemlock
Juniper
Mint
Mugwort
Mullein
Pine
Spruce
Sweet Grass
Uva Ursi
Wild Tabaco
Yerba Santa
Gum, Resin, Root & Sap
Includes information on:
· Buying herbs for smudge
· Sources of smudge herbs
· Internet sources for more information on smudge herbs
Harvest McCampbell began her studies of herbs, smudging, and ritual with her Iroquois Onondaga Oswegatchie grandmother. Her years of experience make her uniquely skilled at teaching the gathering of herbs for medicine and ceremony in Sacred Way – through communication with the plants.