White sage (salvia apiana) is from the coastal mountains of California. White sage (sometimes known as sacred sage) is highly valued as a ceremonial and ritualistic plant and is deemed to have great spiritual and emotional and cleansing properties and is now used by many people for this purpose.
Native traditions relate that wherever sage is used, no evil influences may enter. The sacred ritual of purifying with smoke (smudging) comes from many indigenous people around the world.
Smudging may be used to purify the body, aura, pets, home, offices and healing rooms – in fact any space or item.