Benefits of Burning White Sage

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Benefits of Burning White Sage
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• The practice of burning sage is also known as
  smudging and is a spiritual ritual that is being
  practiced since ages.
• The practice of smudging has been
  well-established to be associated with the Native
  American Culture or Tribe, however all groups
  practice this.
• You may thank the traditions of several Native
  American people including the Lakota, Cahuilla,
  Chumash, and many more for the use of white sage.
• There are several other cultures all around the
  globe that share similar rituals and practices.

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• Here are some benefits of burning white sage
• It has a purifying effect
• White sage is known to have antimicrobial
  properties that helps keep infectious viruses,
  fungi, and bacteria at bay.
• White sage antibacterial too, and is known to
  repel insects as well.
• A study shows that burning white sage for one
  hour reduced the level of bacteria in air by
  about 94.

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• The effects were shown to be preserved for about
  24 hours. Similar effects can be achieved by
  burning white sage incense sticks.

Figure (2) - White sage incense sticks
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• Relieve symptoms of certain conditions
• Apparently, white sage is not just good at
  keeping bacteria and bugs at bay.
• Burning sage is believed to release negative
  ions. Its further believed that negative ions
  helps neutralize positive ions.
• Some common positive ions include allergens such
  as
• 1. Pet dander
• 2. Mold
• 3. Pollution
• 4. Dust

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• Hence, burning sage can help those with
  allergies, bronchitis and asthma, or other
  respiratory conditions. Using white sage
  essential oil is also beneficial to manage
  respiratory problems.
• A spiritual tool
• The practice of smudging has been long associated
  with the spiritual realm and believed to enhance
  intuition.
• For the laypeople and healers in traditional
  cultures, the act of burning sage or white sage
  incense sticks helps achieve healing state, or to
  reflect upon or solve spiritual dilemmas.

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• Dispel negative energy
• Burning sage has been used for a long time in
  various rituals to rid oneself or a surrounding
  space of negative energy.
• This may include past traumas, negative energy
  from other you just met, or bad experiences.
• Not just that, burning sage and using white sage
  cleansing spray can help attract positive energy
  too.

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Figure (2) - White sage cleansing spray
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• Empower or cleanse specific objects
• Burning white sage can be used to smudge a given
  space or to smudge yourself.
• You may also smudge certain specific objects. For
  instance, you may smudge a gift you received,
  secondhand items or new purchases.
• This will help get that object rid of all the
  negative energy that it may have had. It will
  bring you a peace of mind and also make that
  object purer and more sacred.

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• Improve your mood
• Traditionally, it is believed and has been seen
  that burning white sage can lift ones spirits
  and banish negativity.
• There have been many researches to support this.
  It may also have remedial effect on depression,
  anxiety and mood disorders.

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• Soothe stress
• If smudging has the capability of lifting ones
  mood, it can also possible be a good ally against
  stress.
• White sage is known to be rich in certain
  compounds that are known to activate certain
  brain-receptors.

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