Sage has long been used in spiritual ceremonies as part of cleansing rituals to cleanse, heal and connect with one’s intuition. Sage may produce negative ions which help deter bacteria, fungi and mosquitoes.

Smudging has deep cultural ties, so it is essential that when starting this cleansing ritual you take time to become informed on its uses and its materials’ source. Be wary of where they come from when purchasing materials for this cleansing ceremony.

Mood Enhancement

Sage smudging kits provide an effective and non-chemical way to purify yourself and your home without adding chemicals. A typical kit includes bundles of white sage, palo santo, feather and abalone shell along with instructions. Indigenous people have used this ritual for generations in order to purify air quality and clear negative energy from their environments.

Sage is an antimicrobial type of salvia with antibacterial properties, meaning its aromatic smoke produced when burning its leaves is effective at killing germs such as infectious bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Smudging is an ancient spiritual practice and, according to some researchers, can be an effective means of improving one’s mood. Smudging involves burning sage as a spiritual offering in order to rid oneself of negative energies such as stress and anxiety that have built up over time, creating an invigorating scent with soothing properties to bring immediate benefits in terms of improving one’s outlook on life. Sage also contains antioxidant properties which may further aid in this regard.

Cleansing a Space

Smudging is an age-old practice used to clear away negative energy from a space, practiced across cultures worldwide for hundreds or even millennia. Sage is believed to help clear away negativity while increasing clarity, as well as promote spiritual growth.

Smudging kits provide everything necessary to conduct a personal smudge ceremony. Each contains a natural abalone shell for holding your smudging stick, several pieces of prairie sage (Artemisia ludoviciana), and a fireproof vessel to catch any leftover ashes when your ceremony has concluded.

Begin smudging by lighting the stick until a strong ember is burning, opening windows to help with smell control and dissipating negative energy from the room. Wear protective clothing as well as keep a fireproof container nearby for collecting the ashes when completed.

Sleep Aid

Some believe smudging can help dispel negative energy and spirits while others believe sage helps elevate their mood, which may prove especially helpful when trying to combat complex sleep problems or insomnia.

Studies indicate that compounds found in sage could aid with insomnia. Before using any sleep aid – natural or otherwise – it is advisable to discuss it with your physician first as they will know if it’s safe and whether other medications, herbs or supplements could interact negatively.

Some smudging kits include feathers to waft the smoke around. These typically include either turkey feathers or imitation eagle feathers – although if you happen to own an actual eagle feather that would make an excellent addition! Alternatively, cedar bundles offer similar results, offering pleasant scents when burned; just be careful that you put them out when they start smoking!

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a practice that involves remaining present and aware of your thoughts, feelings and sensations without becoming immersed in them. Although this can be challenging at first, regular practice can help improve both focus and the ability to cope with stress more easily.

Step one of practicing mindfulness involves finding a peaceful location to sit comfortably. Next, start paying attention to your breath by sensing its filling and emptying of your lungs. If your thoughts wander off-course, gently redirect them back towards breathing exercises.

These sage smudging kits offer an effective way to deter spirits, restore intuition and simply unwind. Just ensure the sage has been harvested ethically with consideration for indigenous communities as otherwise you could contribute to spreading misinformation about indigenous spirituality – and that would certainly not be desirable!