Ceremonial Herbs and Plant Spirit Medicine

With the discovery of fire, early humans began to notice aromatic smoke produced by burning dried plants. As herbs, roots, resins, and barks are transformed from their physical form of this world (ordinary reality), they are transformed by the element of fire into smoke into the spirit world form (non-ordinary reality). This transformation is evidence of the spirit within substances. Throughout human history, aromatic plants have been used in people’s daily activities in every culture. They are an intrinsic part of the circle of life, providing us with food, medicine, and the pleasure of the senses. They heal us with their bodies and their spirit. From their bodies come the medicines and foods our physical bodies need. From their spirit comes the medicine our emotional and spiritual bodies need. 

When you connect with a plant, tree, herb, or flower and need to have them around you in any form, their spirit and vibration serve you in some manner. Plants vibrate at different frequencies, just as humans do. The more purified you are, the higher your rate of vibration. For example, the Masters of various religions vibrate at a higher rate than the masses of humanity. The plant kingdom is the same way. Smudging can be a powerful, renewing, and healing practice for many people, particularly when embracing a form that resonates with their genuine selves.