how do you make Native American Prayer Sticks?

Question

I would like to make one but I don't know how. Can anyone help me?

Answer 1

Smudge Sticks
Using a smudging tool is part of many Native American traditions. The burning of herbs for emotional, psychic, and spiritual purification is also common practice among many religious, healing, and spiritual groups. The ritual of smudging can be defined as "spiritual house cleaning." In theory, the smoke attaches itself to negative energy and as the smoke clears it takes the negative energy with it, releasing it into another space where it will be regenerated into positive energy.

Common Herbs Used in Smudge Sticks
Sage / White Sage
Cedar / Pine
Lavender
Sweet Grass
Mugwort
Copal

Who is Smudging?
Religious Groups
Native Americans
Healers
You Can Too

Purposes of Smudging
Ceremony / Ritual
Cleansing / Purification
Clearing / Freeing / Releasing

What To Smudge
Yourself
Crystals
Personal Objects
Home / Office / Healing Space

When To Smudge Yourself
When your spirits are low
After being around someone who is sick or depressed
During meditation
When in prayer

How To Smudge Yourself
Put the smudge stick to flame using a match or candle light. Blow on or wave the flame with your hand to put out the fire. Allow the smudge stick to smolder, freeing the smoke to circle in the air. Fan the swirls of smoke around your body's aura from head to toe.

Answer 2

Well, i first need to ask you for what purpose? if you are a believer, then the answer is it can not be prepared at home. Authentic native prayer sticks are prepared by the head of the tribe or any or a close member of his household. The stuff you hear about and see at people's homes is commercial, useless and bogus.