Sage smoke has long been used as an effective way to purify, reduce stress, boost focus and aid sleep. Many cultures and religions utilize sage smoke in rituals designed to heal, send prayers or clear away bad juju. A smudging kit typically consists of dried sage leaves bundled together with abalone shell and braided sweet grass that is lit and allowed to burn before emitting its beneficial smoke.

White Sage

Smudging is an ancient spiritual ritual involving burning herbs to purify people or spaces. Certain varieties of sage contain antimicrobial properties which may help prevent bacteria, viruses and fungi infections from invading.

Start by carefully wrapping sage leaves in twine, making sure to tuck any wayward leaves into place. Once formed into a bundle, place it in a non-flammable container such as ceramic bowl or abalone shell; some recommend using either feathers or your hand as smoke distributors for best results.

Sage has long been used for spiritual purification and mental clarity enhancement, possibly due to thujone, a mildly psychoactive chemical found in certain sage plants. Many find clearing away negative energy and spirits with sage helps them connect with their higher selves or inner wisdom more readily; others use smudging before meditation or divination sessions and also to create a peaceful, relaxing atmosphere conducive to restful sleep.

White Prairie Sage

Sage is an ideal way to cleanse both yourself, your space, and objects. Burn it when you want to clear your mind, remove negative energy or just lift your spirits; when cleansing an object it’s often best to set an intention before, during, and after ritual so smoke can escape freely.

Sage contains a mild psychoactive compound known as thujone that has been shown to increase intuition and connect users with their spirituality. Furthermore, its antimicrobial properties allow it to help prevent bacteria, viruses, or fungus from spreading further.

Make a sage bundle by folding several soft leaves together towards the center, wrapping it with twine, tucking leaves under as you go, and then tying off. You may add other aromatic herbs for additional benefits; Sydney from Gardenary likes adding rosemary or thyme for example to her bundles to increase their scent.

Blue Sage

Sage is known for its soothing, relaxing scent which makes it the ideal incense choice. Studies suggest sage may reduce stress and anxiety levels, promote sleep and memory recall as well as heighten intuition and encourage spiritual growth. Furthermore, studies show certain compounds found within sage may even help treat insomnia.

Smudging involves lighting the tip of a bundle of sage and allowing it to smolder while wafting smoke around you and your space. Before beginning, set an intention for clearing negativity or inviting peace. Some people also like using feathers or their hands as guides for the smoke; leaving an open window allows negative energy and smoke an escape route, and using either a fireproof bowl or abalone shell (representing water element) for collecting the ashes and embers from burning sage is recommended; or add other aromatic herbs such as rosemary thyme lavender or chamomile as your chosen methods of smoke ritualization!

Sage Blends

Sage is an effective way to both cleanse and energize, as well as help balance hormones. Antiseptic properties make sage mosquito repellant, while its mild psychoative effects encourage reflection and connect us with our intuition.

An ideal smudging kit consists of ethically harvested or wildcrafted sage sticks, a fireproof bowl for collecting ash, and either a feather or fan for dispersing smoke. Some may prefer adding other aromatic herbs like rosemary, thyme or lavender into their bundles as well.

Proper use of smudging can be quite safe. To do it safely, it’s important to leave a window open, remove animals and children from the area, set intentions (if cleansing for spiritual, energetic or negativity-clearing purposes), leave an area free from clutter so the smoke can more effectively capture negative energy, then properly extinguish the bundle when finished.