Sage has been used for thousands of years as a medium for spiritual cleansing of an area or place. It is said to bring about purification and cleansing of our life patterns, particularly those patterns that defeat oneself.
8 Essential Ways to Benefit from Sage
The Excellent Anti-bacterial Benefit
It is a fact that it contains antiseptic properties so that when you smudge, you are, in every scientific sense, cleansing the air of unwanted bacteria in addition to the spiritual cleansing effect. Therefore, the smudging process is cleansing the air you breathe and eliminating odors naturally and without toxicity.
Other Varied Benefits
Here are some of the lovely facts about the use of Sage in your everyday beautiful life:
- Draws out anxiety and decompresses you for the release of negative energy.
- Enhances memory and is used as an Alzheimer’s treatment.
- Excellent source of vitamin K and a good source of vitamin A.
- Reduces the effects of exposure to toxins and narcotics.
- Cleans wounds, surgical incisions, sores, and ulcers.
- Regulates menstrual cycles and activates hormones like estrogen
- Assists in the metabolism of food.
- Stimulates the brain, nervous system, liver and circulatory and excretory systems.
Grow Your Own Sage
If you’d like to grow your own organic plant at home, you will be pleased to know that it is very easy.
Sage prefers direct sunlight and well-drained, average soil with a tolerance for dry-soil conditions. Wait until the soil is dry before you water your plant, once or twice per week.
Another nice way to reap the benefits of sage is through the use of essential oil and aromatherapy.
For quick help during a time of negativity, mix 1 teaspoon of Sage essential oil with 1/4 cup olive oil and place in a small amber container. Use this mixture on your pulse points and center of your forehead to draw out anxiety and decompress.
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Clary Sage is a biennial or perennial herb that grows up to six feet in height. It is known for its calming properties and benefits to the skin. The main chemical component of this essential oil is linalyl acetate, part of the esters group, making it one of the most relaxing, soothing, and balancing essential oils. In the Middle Ages, the this plant was frequently used to soothe skin. Inhaling this essential oil promotes feelings of relaxation, allowing for a restful night’s sleep. VIA dōTERRAEssential Oils
Sage Sticks with an Abalone Shell and Stand
A stunning abalone shell is a perfect place to hold your sticks before, during, and after smudging. Each hand-picked shell is at least 5 inches wide and polished on the inside to reveal swirling blue, green, and pink opalescent hues. An elegant, hand-carved wooden tripod stand completes this value-priced bundle. Alternative Imagination California White Sage smudge sticks are grown and packaged in the United States.
