Sage Smudge Sticks and Incense
The technical name for sage is salvia, meaning “to feel healthy.” White sage is the type most commonly used in bundles, smudge sticks, and incense, and it typically grows in Southern California and Baja California.
Burning sage incense is a safe practice that can bring the following benefits to your mind, body, spirit, and home:
- Clearing negative energy — Use white sage incense sticks on your own energy field or in your living space to promote positive vibrations.
- Purifying objects — Burning sage incense is an easy way to cleanse your crystals, meditation cushion, and more. You can even use sage smoke to clear an heirloom of stagnant energy or to bless a special object.
- Improving physical health — Sage boasts antimicrobial properties that can help ward off bacteria, fungi, and viruses. It can also help to relieve headaches and inflammation, as well as aid in healing digestive issues, depression, and sleep problems.
- Improving intuition — Many energy healers burn sage incense to help keep their intuition open, as its smoke helps clear away mental clutter and allow in higher vibrations.
- Decreasing stress — The energetic properties of sage incense makes it a wonderful tool for bringing calm, balance, and peace to your inner being and home.