Let’s back up a bit.
What Is Sage?
It is used as a spice and a way to improve health in traditional medicine.
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Dried sage is burned to heal, protect, increase wisdom, and boost defense against disease.
Some well-known species of sage include common sage, white sage, Spanish sage, and Chinese sage.
The botanical term for common sage isSalvia officinalis.
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The purpose of burning sage differs slightly from the reasons for taking it internally.
Poor air quality may be linked to various health conditions.
In this way, burning sage is seen as a cost-effective way to help purify the air.
This is because sage is thought to have antimicrobial properties that help kill bacteria, viruses, and fungi.
Some alternative medicine practitioners believe that burning sage, or taking it internally, can help release negative energy.
In addition to burning sage, some people use sage cleansing sprays in their homes.
Some research suggests that active compounds in sage protect against neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
The result indicated that participants experienced significant benefits in terms of working memory and task accuracy.
Benefits of Sage Supplements
Dried sage leaves can be used in cooking as a spice.
Sage can also be taken internally as a liquid, spray, lozenge, capsule, or tablet.
Many of these findings have not been observed in studies with human participants; more research is needed.
In general, the use of sage for health purposes is recognized as safe.
Some species of sage contain thujone, which can have an effect on the nervous system.
Twelve or more drops of sage oil is considered to be a toxic dose.
Just be aware of any possible respiratory conditions they might have.
Burning sage is relatively cost-effective as far as mental health practices go.
you’re free to also grow your own sage and dry it for burning.
Trim the sage rather than pulling it out by the root.
It is dry enough when it crackles when squeezed.
As a beginner, your best bet is to purchase a pre-wrapped bundle or stick of white sage.
If you want to burn sage, be sure that you rely on ethically sourced material.
While not currently considered endangered, experts are concerned about the future of white sage due to overharvesting.
Sage Burning Step-by-Step
To begin, you will need something in which to burn the sage.
This could be an incense tray or a bowl to catch the ashes as the sage burns.
You could also purchase a sage burner.
Fill it with earth or sand.
Don’t use a flammable container, and keep water on hand.
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