Medicine Man Crafts
Sacred Smoke: The Ancient Art of Smudging for Modern Times
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$11.95
Harvest McCampbell explains the practice of smudging, the burning of herbs, which is an integral part of traditional Native American life. You’ll learn how to create your own personal healing rituals. Listed are 18 of the author’s favorite plants commonly used for smudging, which are easily available either by gathering in the wild or as herbal products to purchase. Each plant has information on its spiritual use, medicinal properties, growing tips and gathering tips, along with any cautionary notes around its use. Emphasis is also placed on how to communicate with and be respectful to plants.
About the Author
Alfred Savinelli has wildcrafted plants for almost 40 years and is part of a network of Native American wildcrafters from Canada to South America. An active defender of plant rights and Indigenous wisdom, he seeks to promote health and well-being through spiritual harmony. His shop, Native Scents, sells herbal products and related items and sponsors a Native Prisoners Support program that provides prisons with herbs for religious ceremonies. He lives in Taos, New Mexico.
