Herbs for Purification
Sage, Sweet Grass, Juniper, Bay, Rosemary, Yarrow, Cedar, Mugwort, Basil, Thyme, Anise, Blessed Thistle, Hyssop, Vervain
You can buy the ready made smudge sticks for purifying your space and belongings. However, the easiest, most inexpensive way is to grow your own herbs. Growing your own herbs for this task will provide you with an amply supply to allow you to purify as often as you desire.
All you need are a few dried sprigs of the herb of your choice and a heatproof dish. If you would like, you may also wish to use a feather smudge fan to assist you in making certain the smudge smoke reaches into every knook and cranny... excellent for corners and cabinets, at any rate.
To purify your home/room open all the windows and herd out the other warm bodies in your dwelling. Open all cabinets and closet doors. Now you can begin by brewing a strong tea using the above mentioned herbs and take a piece of the dried counterpart, dipping into the tea. You then will splatter it out in front of you as you work around the room counterclockwise. Next comes the smudging...using a smudge stick poised over a dish to catch any falling bits, walk through the house visualizing the clean air from the outside coming through your house whisking away all negativity and stagnant energies.
I prefer to do this on windy days so the air moves through the house freely. Now everyone has their own ways of doing this and certain images they prefer. This can be done any time you feel it's necessary, at the Full Moon, quarters, after fights, etc. You may wish to chant as you go around the room.