The ancient ceremony of smudging can be used to bless spaces, help combat negativity, clear the energy in your field, and help start anew. Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), also known as Black Sage, is associated with divination and known for its ability to stimulate dreams when used in smudging. It has a subtle, sweet scent.
DESCRIPTION
- Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris) Smudge Stick
- Also known as Black or Dream Sage
- Measures: ~10cm (4 inches)
- Weight: ~ 5 gm
- Price is per piece
- String colour may be a different colour to photo.
MUGWORT ORIGINS, AROMA & SCENT
⟡ HERBACEOUS ⟡ WOODY ⟡ EARTHY ⟡ SWEET AROMA
Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris), also known as Black Sage, is the common name for several species of aromatic plants in the genus Artemisia. Mugwort is a plant related to ragweed that has been used for centuries as a medicinal herb, as a tea, smudge or incense. Mugwort has powerful natural antimicrobial properties and used in many ways for its antioxidant, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. Medicinally, potential health benefits of mugwort include boosting energy and calming nerves, relieving digestive conditions, relieving itching and pain from insect bites and scars, promoting regular periods and reducing menstrual cramps. Mugwort is also used as incense for divination and as a smudge for relaxation and calm and for cleansing rituals.
Belonging to the mint family, Mugwort’s subtle, sweet scent can be described as having herbaceous, woody and earthy aromas. Mugwort has a distinctive sage-like smell, though a little sweeter.
MUGWORT PROPERTIES & ATTRIBUTES
⟡ CLEANSING ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ DETOX ⟡ CLEARING ⟡ HEALING ⟡ CEREMONY ⟡ BOTANICAL INCENSE ⟡ BRINGS CLARITY ⟡ STIMULATING DREAMS & VISIONS ⟡ STRENGTH ⟡ CLEANSE SPACES ⟡ PSYCHIC ABLITIES ⟡ NEGATIVITY ⟡ PROTECTION ⟡ ELEMENT: FIRE ⟡ PLANET: MOON
Mugwort is associated with the moon, the element of fire, and feminine energy. Also associated with divination and known for its ability to stimulate dreams when used in smudging. Also used as incense for magical practices such as spell work or divination and is said to enable connections to the other realms. Mugwort is widely used as a powerful tool for those who wish to connect with their inner wisdom, intuition, and power.
Often used to relax the mind and calm the body it has been traditionally burnt in smoke cleansing ceremonies or kept near the bed for protection while you sleep.
SMUDGING
Smudging is an ancient ritual used to cleanse a person, place or objects of negative energies, spirits or influences. According to ancient knowledge, all plants possess a sacred transcendental spirit and smudging with smoke from dried herbs and plants providing a bridge to spirit. Cultures including Aboriginals, Native Americans, Balinese, Druids, Chinese, Maoris, Mayans and Zulus use smudging in ceremonies. The ritual of smudging with smoke can be used for cleansing or blessing - e.g. welcoming in the new day, or cleansing the body, home or workplace. Native American cultures traditionally used smudge sticks in spiritual ceremonies to remove negative energies and spirits. Legend has it that negative energies attach themselves to the smoke and leave, making way for good and helpful spirits.
Mugwort has a sweet aroma and often used for enhancing divination, dreams and for safe travel. Mugwort is useful in enhancing psychic abilities as it helps open the third eye chakra. Burning mugwort can be used for altering personal state and enhancing meditation practice - you may enter into a very foggy, trance-like state and it could make some tasks more difficult post smudging. Regarded as the traveller's friend, Mugwort can be used to promote physical wellbeing, endurance and protection. This herb can also encourage prophetic and happy dreams and act as an aid to astral travel. We encourage smudging with mugwort for anyone wishing to develop their conscious or lucid dreaming experience.
Warning: we advise against its use around pregnant women.
NB: Not all smudge is the same. Purity, integrity and sustainability matters.
HOW TO USE
- Light the leafy tip end of the stick, allow it to burn for a few moments, then blow out the flame, so only smoke is produced.
- Place in a fireproof bowl.
- Gently blow on embers, or fan the stick with a feather or smudge wave when needed.
- Extinguish in sand if you wish to re-use.
HOW OFTEN
The burning of mugwort with positive intent - verbally or mentally, can be done as often as you like to purify your surroundings at home or work.
Warning: Fire hazard. Do not leave smudge stick burning unattended. Keep out of reach of children and away from all flammable articles.
