WHITE SAGE LEAVES WHOLE (CERAMONIAL)

Sage generally grows about a foot or more high, with wiry stems. The leaves are set in pairs on the stem. An evergreen perennial shrub with pale green leaves. Flowers are borne in summer. Sage is used internally to treat indigestion and flatulence. It is also used to reduce excessive lactation in nursing mothers and night sweats (especially in menopause), anxiety, depression, female sterility. It also has supportive properties for the liver and is used to boost the functionality of the liver. Sage is also used for insect bites, throat, mouth, gum and skin infections. Salvia apiana, commonly known as white sage, is a sacred plant traditionally used by Indigenous peoples of North America for spiritual, medicinal, and practical purposes.

Here are its main uses:

1. Spiritual & Cleansing Uses

• Smudging – Dried white sage is burned to cleanse spaces, objects, or individuals of negative energy.

• Meditation & Rituals – Used to enhance focus, intuition, and spiritual protection.

2. Medicinal Uses

• Antimicrobial Properties – Helps kill bacteria and purify the air.

• Respiratory Health – Inhaled as steam or smoke to clear sinuses and ease congestion.

• Anti-inflammatory – Used in herbal teas to relieve sore throats, indigestion, and mild pain.

3. Skincare & Personal Care

• Natural Deodorant – Its antimicrobial effects help control body odor.

• Wound Healing – Used in poultices to treat minor cuts and insect bites.

4. Gardening & Insect Repellent

• Repels Pests – The strong scent helps deter insects like mosquitoes.