Burning sage is a traditional ritual used to cleanse the environment and clear negative energy. While the practice started in Native America, the burning of sage or smudging has penetrated deep across various cultures due to its medicinal and metaphysical benefits. Here are some of the many health benefits to saging: 

• Sage is said to have antimicrobial properties that help fight diseases and ward off bacteria, fungi or viruses. As a part of the mint family, sage is also said to have anti-inflammatory benefits, and has been used as an herbal source of pain relief. 

• Recent studies have shown that burning sage can purify the air and remove allergens, bacteria and other toxins from the environment in your home with about 94% efficiency for as long as 24 hours.  

• Burning sage helps to neutralize the positively charged ions in various surroundings that are harmful to the human body. Positive ions build in the environment due to stress, tension, dust, mold, pet dander and pollutants. This makes the energy around your aura become stagnant. So by removing these positively charged ions, burning sage can help you to feel lighter and brighter.