Sage

Burning Sage is a ritual deeply rooted in Native American tradition.

Nowadays Sage and other holy herbs are used  in order to cleanse a space or an environment of negative energy. 

The goal behind the practise of burning sage is to gather the negative energy and release it through an open door or window.

This exercise is said to generate wisdom, clarity and healing.

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From a science based point of view sage can clear up to 94 percent of airborne bacteria in a space and disinfect the air. Burning sage releases negative ions.

Negative ions are linked to bringing about positive moods in people.

Interestingly the Latin word for Sage os 'Salvia' which stems from the word 'to heal'.

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Palo Santo

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Palo Santo or 'Holy Wood' as it directly translates from Spanish comes from a tree native to Peru, Ecuador and other central and south American countries. 

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It is said that for centuries, indigenous people of the Andes used palo santo for spiritual purification and energy cleansing.

 

The burning of the wood and the holy smoke it creates is  believed

• to restore tranquility and calm

• to  inspiring creativity

• to bring love and good fortune

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From a science based perspective Palo Santo wood has antimicrobial and antifungal properties.

It is said to be useful for  pain relief from inflammation or headaches.

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Often times, particularly at Full Moon,  sage is used to clear the negative energy or 'that which no longer serves us' and Palo Santo is used to 'set intention'.

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