California White Sage Smudge Sticks, 4-Inch ,
California White Sage, 4-Inch Hand Tied, All Natural, Ethically Sourced for Home Cleansing, Stress Relief, & Clearing Negative Energy.
Tradition suggests that burning sage can literally lift one's spirits to banish negativity.
Native to southern California and northern Mexico, before white sage became a global trend, Indigenous tribes burned the herb in spiritual ceremonies to cleanse, purify, and pray. The use of white sage in Indigenous culture goes beyond its ceremonial purposes.
Purifying and Disinfecting: Several indigenous tribes used White Sage for purification and disinfecting purposes. The Common Cold and Fevers: Among the Cahuilla and Kumeyaay tribes, when members would catch a cold, white sage was burned and breathed in, with the belief that I would aid with their illness.
Scientists have observed that sage can clear up to 94 percent of airborne bacteria in a space and disinfect the air. When sage is burned, it releases negative ions, which is linked to putting people into a positive mood. The Latin word for sage salvia stems form the word heal.