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Smudge

The word smudge is used in magickal circles as both a noun and a verb. As a noun, a smudge

Smudging involves burning of herbs to release their aromatic scent in order to purify an object, person or area. Etymology

Smoke cleansing or purification by smoke involves using smoke, usually from burning aromatic herbs or incense, to purify the body

A fumigant is an herb, resin or chemical that is burned to produce smoke for purification or pest repelling purposes.

Fumigation in modern common practice is about pesticide removal, but the historical use of the word was something closer to

Suffumigation is the act of burning something to create smoke or fumes as part of a spiritual or magical practice