7 inch Smudge Sticks Sage Spirit Sticks are made with Sage from New Mexico. Some of the smudge sticks are combined with other fragrances, and they are all wrapped with 100% cotton yarn. This yarn allows for safe and healthful burning. Each ingredient is considered a sacred herb used for centuries by Native Americans in their "Smudging" ceremonies. Smudging is the name given to the burning of these herbs for the purposes of cleansing and sending our prayers. Today, people are "Smudging" to receive the benefits known to generations of our Native American brothers and sisters. Sage removes discordant vibrations from the environment Sweet Grass provides cleansing energy that invokes benevolent vibrations Lavender soothes and calms the nerves Cedar is a purifying aroma that cleanses spiritual vibrations