CALIFORNIAN WHITE SAGE

Sage belongs to the Salvia plant family and is derived from the Latin word salvere, which means "to heal."

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In traditional Native American culture, burning sage is thought to cleanse people of negativity and promote healing, wisdom, and longevity. In addition to the sacred spiritual uses of smudging, a number of studies have shown that medicinal smokes such as sage have powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, can improve mood and cognition, can serve as an insect repellent, and can even help with sleep quality by easing insomnia.

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Kristin Hickey, a writer for Mind Body Green, has written beautifully about the benefits of working with white sage here:

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https://www.mindbodygreen.com/0-17875/a-sage-smudging-ritual-to-cleanse-your-aura-clear-your-space.html

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