White Smudging Sage for Cleansing

Salvia apiana, commonly known as white sage, has been used by the Natives as a way to cleanse the air of negative energy and spirits.

A study done by the University of Arizona shows that white sage protects against certain bacteria, namely: Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Candida brassicae.

One of these bacteria (klebsiella pneumoniae), travels through the air and causes diseases such as pneumonia. Burning white sage can help prevent this bacteria from spreading.