Cedar is an effective cleansing and healing herb often used in rituals and ceremonies. The smokey aroma of cedar has been used for centuries to clear away negative energy and restore balance and harmony. It can be used to clear a space, a person or an object. To use, light one end of the cedar smudge stick until it is smoldering and then wave the smoke around the area you wish to cleanse. When finished, extinguish the smudge stick in a bowl or another fire safe tool.