“Smudging,” or burningsageas a practice in cleansing and healing, has roots in Native American traditions.

So does burning sage actually help promote positive energy or mental and physical health?

Interestingly, burning sage increases negative ions and reduces positive ions in the air.

A hand with a burning smudge stick

No wonder a room “feels better” when you’re done burning sage!

A woman holding a flower and a smudge stick