Juniper has one of the most extensive ranges of any tree and can grow in a varied temperature. It's native to the northern parts of Europe, Asia and North America as well as northern Mexico. 
Juniper creates a safe, protective, positive healing space when the negative energy is removed.
 
      To burn a smudge stick -just light the tip, blow it out and either wave in air or place in a glass or metal container (one that will not burn) with sand or salt placed therein to hold the smudge upright. To extinguish, invert smudge into the sand or salt to smother. Smudges put out a lot of soothing smoke.
 
      *Uses: Protection & Harmony*