A smudge bundle is a bundle of dried herbs that are burned to cleanse a space or person. The smoke created by burning the herbs is believed to have healing properties. Smudging is a practice that has been used for centuries. The practice is deeply rooted in Indigenous spirituality.
 
Smudge Meaning
Spiritual: Smudging is a way to connect with the spiritual realm and cleanse the mind, body, and spirit. 
Protection: Smudging can be used to ward off negative energy and prevent illness. 
Healing: The smoke from smudging is believed to have healing properties. 
 
Smudging with additional herbs bring in the following enhanced benefits that sage already includes
Black Sage- Black sage is a specific variety of sage often used in spiritual practices to promote deeper introspection, dreamwork, and connection with the subconscious.
Bay Leaf- Burning bay leaves cleanses a space or body, and to gain insight. Bay leaves are believed to have special powers, and have been used in rituals for centuries.
Cinnamon- Cinnamon is believed to have healing and protective properties, and to attract positive energy.
Star Anise- Star anise is used in smudging ceremonies to purify a space or person, and is believed to promote positive energy and ward off negativity.
Chakra Flowers- Chakra flower smudge sticks are bundles of white sage and flowers that represent the seven chakras of the body. The flowers and sage are used in a smudging ceremony to cleanse negative energy and promote balance and peace
Flowers- Flowers are strong and supportive. They calls for us to heal.
Palo Santo- Sage focuses on removing negativity, while Palo Santo focuses on bringing in positive vibes, making them often used together in a cleansing ritual to achieve a complete energetic shift.