Sweetgrass, though hard to find, has been used in Native American ceremonies for generations. Traditionally used for smudging and purifying ceremonies, it has gained additional use in the rituals of many other traditions.
Sweetgrass offers and invites sweet energy into your home. I talk more about smudging on my blog, here is the link:
http://whiteoak50.crabbysbeach.com/blogs/2010/01/24/the-paranormal-niche-spiritual-protection-part-2/#comment-24