Burning sage — or smudging — to cleanse a space has become trendy over the years as a spiritual practice. However, certain indigenous groups consider the practice truly sacred. Many of these groups ...

Smudging may also be used to cleanse ... It is customary to use matches to light the medicines, when available. Sage is seen as a women's medicine, and offers strength, wisdom, and clarity of purpose.

Sage cleansing could soon join your list of methods to catch some serious zs. You’re probably more likely to associate sage cleansing with would-be witchy rituals than getting a good night’s ...