Smudging is a traditional spiritual practice used for purification and spiritual cleansing. The act of smudging involves burning herbs, such as sage, cedar or sweetgrass, to produce smoke that has a cleansing effect on the surroundings. However, there are several other synonyms for the word "smudging" that are used in different cultures and regions. These synonyms include fumigation, incensing, blessing, purification, and saining. Each term has its own unique meaning and cultural significance, but they all share the same objective: to cleanse and purify both physical and spiritual spaces. Whether you refer to it as smudging, fumigation, or blessing, the practice remains a powerful and transformative tool for spiritual and emotional healing.