If you’ve just moved into a new place or you’re trying to get negative energy out of your personal space, sage could help you move into a new mindset. It is a spiritual concept that comes from indigenous people, who have been using sage to cleanse their homes for centuries. It’s been appropriated and become trendy in the past few years, so you should keep in mind that you are taking part in a sacred, cultural healing ritual and to treat it with respect, if you choose to do it. 

An evergreen perennial, white sage, which is usually used in smoke-cleansing rituals, is found in dry, desert climates in the Southwest. These sticks are packaged in bundles and tied together with a cotton string. You light the tip of the bundle on fire over a bowl or shell. The smoke and subtle smell fill the room, helping you become more mindful and present. Each sage set has detailed instructions on how to conduct a smoke-cleansing practice. 

The best smudge sticks are grown in the U.S. All of our picks are grown in California. At least one of our recommendations is harvested sustainably, likely in a way that leaves the sage root intact, so it can grow back.

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