Whatever you do, don’t use sage from your kitchen - it isn’t easy to burn, and it smells disgusting! Psychic Sisters stock aura cleansing Abundance Mist (SGD 49), Abundance candle (SGD 83) and protection incense sticks (SGD 23), all available for global shipping through ASOS. You can also experiment with sage alternatives such as rosemary, mugwort or eucalyptus. For example desert blue sage is recommended for healing and cleansing lavender sage is calming desert sage can be used for protection, inner strength and purification and black sage is your pick for visions and dreams. There are various types of sage available, each with a different property. This is impacting the environment and the indigenous cultures who consider sage sacred, therefore it’s important to be mindful of trying to buy ethically sourced white sage that is not from the wild (you can find a selection online at Etsy) White sage is the most popular type of sage to use for smudging, however, it’s important to note that due to the popularity of sage-ing, the product is being over-harvested. Libby has used sage in tea and applied it topically to assist in healing a wound. Also, you don’t have to ‘just waft it about’. Some research points to it being able to help with depression and anxiety, digestive troubles and upset stomachs, and preliminary research suggests that usage could support mood and memory. Sage is also believed to contain medicinal properties that appear to improve brain health and guard against diseases like Alzheimer's. When it’s burned it releases negative ions, which are linked to putting people into a positive frame of mind,” explains Libby Cattalini, shamanic practitioner and sound therapist.
“Simply put, sage is an antimicrobial herb. Native American tribes were the first on record to carry out this ceremonial or ritual manner to get rid of any unwanted spirits while asking for blessings, prosperity, protection and more. Not only will burning sage cleanse the air, but it will give you a body, mind and wellness boost, too.Īlso known as ‘smudging’, the act of sage-ing dates back to prehistoric times and is the practice of burning of sage by itself (or with other plants) as a bid to purify and banish bad energy.
But if you really want to refresh the scent and the energy in your home, you could opt for a spot of sage-ing.
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