Sacred Smoke: Crafting incense from local plants for healing – Canadian Herb Conference
20 minute pre-record 2023 CHC

Sacred Smoke: Crafting incense from local plants for healing

Since time immemorial, humans from all around the world have used plants to make fragrant smoke for disinfecting, energetic cleansing, blessing, protection, relaxation, dreamwork, etc. In this talk, I will explore the many plant species growing near my home in New Brunswick that can be used to make fragrant smoke, with an emphasis on naturalized European plants, abundant native species, and some common garden herbs. We will address how to avoid appropriation from Indigenous cultures and reconnect with the use of sacred smoke from the European traditions.

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