The practice of burning sage in one’s surroundings, or “smudging,” is an ancient Native American ritual that is increasingly popular across cultures. Beyond associated spiritual beliefs, there is growing scientific reason to consider that the smoke from sage and other herbs could have a positive impact on one’s physical environment as well as their physiological and mental well-being.
The stressors and excesses of modern life can create strong catalyst to seek out time-honored ways of naturally calming our nervous system and helping to cleanse our personal space, internally and externally. Fire has long been seen as a purifier and nature’s reset button. It alchemizes the sage into a smoke that expands into one’s environment and spreads across surfaces.
