Sage belongs to the Salvia plant family and is derived from the Latin word salvere, which means "to heal." Aside from the metaphysical uses of ‘smudging,’ research shows that sage can also be used to benefit physical, mental, and emotional well-being. A number of studieshave shown that medicinal smokes such as sage have powerful antimicrobial and antibacterial qualities, can improve mood and cognition, can serve as an insect repellent, and can even help with sleep quality and improve respiratory health. If you are just getting started using sage, you can find a sage kit online or in your local metaphysical shop or natural grocer. It comes in small bunches which you light with a lighter and then blow out to release the smoke.

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