Avika Natural California White Sage Smudge 4"(Pack of 1 pc.)Stick is also known as Salvia. Salvia comes from the Latin root platter, meaning, "to heal". Smudge sticks use to purify the atmosphere from negativity. Just light the tip, blow it out and either wave in the air in desired area. As the smoke moves through the room or over a surface, the smoke attaches itself to any heavy, negative energy that is within the space, object or being. You can use White Sage to help you clear a room, a building, or a property. White sage can assist you in releasing energies and thought forms from yourself or another that no longer serves you. Using the smoke of the white sage to cleanse and protect, it's important that you ask and set the intention that this is going to happen. It’s also important to leave a window open before, during, and after smudging. This allows smoke to escape. Allow the ash to collect in a ceramic bowl or shell. Smudge your home or living space. In this instance, direct sage smoke over all surfaces and spaces in your home or living area. Be thorough. Some people burn sage over special objects, to acknowledge the object with sacred meaning. Smudging Sage requires these steps apply whether you’re smudging yourself, your home, or an object. You can smudge any of these as often as you’d like. Light the end of a sage bundle with a match. Blow out quickly if it catches on fire. The tips of the leaves should smoulder slowly, releasing thick smoke. Direct this smoke around your body and space with one hand while holding the bundle in the other. Allow the incense to linger on the areas of your body or surroundings you’d like to focus on. Using a fan or feather can also help direct the smoke, though this is optional. Burning sage has many benefits as a spiritual practice. Some research supports certain health benefits of sage, such as antimicrobial properties and enhanced alertness, but more research is needed. Keep in mind: Burning sage is a sacred religious practice in some Native American cultures. Treat the ritual with respect.