White Sage Leaves for Smudging 20 g

White Sage, Twigs + Leaves

Other Names: Salvia Apiana, white sage

Net Weight: 20 g

What is White Sage?

White Sage is an aromatic evergreen shrub that grows along the western coast of North America. It features distinctive silvery leaves and a strong aroma.

Native Americans have long valued it as a sacred plant that offers protection against negative forces and provides a powerful cleansing effect. It is one of their most important ceremonial plants or incenses.

White Sage is considerably more aromatic than the European variety of sage (Salvia officinalis).

About the Scent of White Sage

Clean and intense, with a soft and slightly sweet note.

Effects of White Sage Incense

The smoke from white sage cleanses and 'repels' negative energies. It is used to purify the aura and clear away heavy, old energies, psychological burdens, and negative emotions.

White sage is also used for eliminating bad odors.

How to Use White Sage Incense?

For the smudging ritual, you will need:

• Dried white sage leaves;
• A fireproof container or base, e.g., a ceramic dish, abalone shell, or metal base;
• Matches.

White Sage Cleansing Procedure

Lighting: Take a few white sage leaves and light them. Allow the flame to catch slightly, then blow it out so the leaves smolder and smoke.

Incense: Place the smoldering leaves into the fireproof container. The smoke will begin to spread throughout the space.

Cleansing the Space: Holding the container, slowly walk through the space you wish to cleanse. You may focus on specific corners or objects. Ensure the smoke reaches all corners of the room.

Cleansing the Aura: You can cleanse your own aura or the aura of another person.

The person should stand calmly and relaxed. With the container holding the smoldering incense, slowly circle them, moving from head to toe. Be careful not to bring the incense too close to the face or hair. You can focus on specific body parts where the person feels tension or discomfort. Do the same when cleansing your own aura.

Affirmations or Prayers: During the cleansing, you can recite affirmations, prayers, or positive thoughts.

Some examples:

• Great Spirit (or whatever is closest to you), I ask you to cleanse all negative energies surrounding me. May your light guide me on the path of truth and harmony.
• With the smoke of this sacred sage, I remove everything that no longer serves me. I open myself to new, positive energies that bring health, happiness, and abundance.
• Ancestors, please be with me in this ritual. Help me find balance and harmony in my life.

Conclusion: When finished, place the container with the leaves in a safe place where they will extinguish on their own, or put them out under water. Finally, ensure the area is well-ventilated.

Some Additional Tips:

• Before the cleansing ritual, focus on your intention. What do you want to achieve with the cleansing? (e.g., clear negative energies, emotional burdens...)
• During the incense ritual, you can recite affirmations or prayers.
• Be cautious with fire and ensure the container with the smoldering leaves is under your supervision.