Do you use sage for smudging?
Did you know that there are ways to best utilize your sage and reap the benefits from this
amazing sacred medicine?
Watch this video for five important tips to help you smudge and purify yourself and your
home.
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If you're a beginner at smudging with sage, then this video is for you as we share five
tips on how to use your sage for smudging.
For centuries, studies on the spiritual and healing impacts of smudging with sage has
proven how amazing it is.
Some benefits like improved mood, sharper clarity of mind, and even reducing harmful
airborne bacteria in a room.
Now we know how truly powerful smudging with sage and other sacred medicines can be, it's
time to discuss the best ways to utilize your sage and reap the benefits.
There are five tips for using sage for smudging, and here are the best ways to utilize and
reap those benefits.
The first tip on how to use sage for smudging is to take your sage bundle apart.
Although you can burn a smudge stick like a torch, taking your sage bundle apart will
allow the air to penetrate the sage.
This will give it a stronger, more potent burn.
The better the burn, the better the aroma, and more natural medicines will be released
into the air.
The second tip on how to use your sage for smudging is to gently crush your sage leaves
together using the palm of your hands.
Some elders have told me that crushing the sage leaves activates the sage's natural healing
powers.
Crush the stage in between your hands to break the sage apart and allow the air to flow through
it.
This will not only allow your sage to burn better, but it will better activate the sage
and provide more powerful healing and soothing benefits.
Now, who doesn't want that, right?
Have you guys smudged before?
Do you use sage as a torch or do you break it apart into a smudge bowl?
Please share with us in the comments below.
Now we've looked at the first two tips for using sage for smudging, which is number one,
to take apart your sage bundle, and number two, which is to crush your sage leaves together
using the palm of your hands.
The third tip for using sage for smudging is to reuse your sage.
Many people believe that you simply light your sage bundle once and let it burn down
to the bottom.
Instead, if you break your sage bundle apart and divide it into portions, you can then
use it over time.
The sage bundle is meant to last long enough so that you can use it over and over again
for repeated benefits.
Burn your sage until it goes out on its own.
You'll find that even after the sage has stopped burning, there are still pieces of sage that
can be reused the next time that you want to smudge.
The fourth tip on how to use your sage for smudging is to place your sage inside a sheer
pouch or a leather medicine poach.
If you place your stage in a pouch, the essence of it can diffuse into an entire room and
provide natural and effective aromatherapy.
Simply smelling sage can have powerful healing effects.
Storing sage inside a pouch also means that you don't have to burn it to feel its effects
and its benefits.
You can carry it with you for on-the-go use, which is often when we need it most.
The fifth tip on how to use your sage for smudging is to mix your sage leaves with other
sacred medicines.
For added healing and natural benefits, you can mix your sage leaves with other herbs
and sacred medicines, such as tobacco, sweet grass, and cedar.
Burn the mixture just as you would with sage or you can add it to your medicine pouch.
Research from over 50 countries has found that the smoke from the sacred medicines burning
has helped improve your respiratory system, your skin, and naturally heightens your mood.
To learn more about the various sacred medicines and the smudging process, then download our
free smudging guide at the link in the description below.
Now, after learning these five tips for using sage for smudging, you can start utilizing
the use of sage and reaping these health benefits if you so choose.
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