Burning plants and herbs for health

The practice of burning dried plants, herbs and wood has been used since ancient times. Common knowledge is that this is used for ceremonies and offerings to deities but it has more to offer than that. Burning incense and smudge sticks have been used mainly to cleanse a space, dwelling, human auric field, items and more. It may also result in healing. It protects against unseen negative forces and elements, and boosts the well being, mood and state of mind of those directly influenced by the smoke.

The word incense was derived from the French word encens and latin word incensus meaning to cause or become aroused. Smudging on the other hand is a colloquial term for Native American Sacred Smoke Bowl Blessing.