Smudging Sticks / Supplies

 In Britain, there are also many herbs used, including Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis), Mugwort (Artimisia Vulgaris), Lavender (Lavandula Angustifolia) Woodruff (Galium Odoratum) and Wormwood (Artemisia Absinticum). It was, until very recently, the practice in some places in Britain to smudge your house on May day with Rosemary smoke after all the physical 'spring' cleaning had been done. The herbs are burnt on their own or in mixtures, depending on tradition and required effect. Many herbs such as the true Sages, Sagebrush and Rosemary are used for cleansing and purifying. The effect of the smoke from these plants is to remove negative energies. Other herbs, such as Sweetgrass, which is also found in Scotland (where it was known as 'Holy Grass') and Northern Europe, are burnt to bring blessings and beauty, and to invoke the spirits.