Six health benefits of burning Sage

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Sage (Salvia) is an evergreen perennial shrub often used for culinary, medicinal and ornamental purposes. It is used as a spice and as a health-enhancing agent in traditional medicine. Sage has long been used in Egyptian, Roman, Greek, and Native American healing traditions. Burn dried sage to cure and protect from disease, increase wisdom, and increase immunity to disease. Dried sage leaves can be used as a spice in cooking. Sage can also be taken internally as a liquid, spray, lozenge, capsule, or tablet. Sage burning is burning sage leaves and purifying the air in your home with smoke. The purpose of burning sage is slightly different than the reason for consuming it.

Here are few ways you could be benefitted from burning sage

1. Helps in purifying the air

Poor air quality can be associated with various health conditions. As such, burning sage is seen as a cheap way to purify the air. This is because sage is said to have antibacterial properties that help kill bacteria, viruses and fungi.

2. Helps improve sleep quality

Burning sage has traditionally been used to protect against negativity that can interfere with sleep. Some research suggests that sage contains compounds that may help relieve insomnia.

3. Helps increase cognition

Burning sage can dissipate negative energy, improve mood, enhance intuition, as well as improve memory and concentration.

4. Can create uplifting scents

For some, this may be the best of all benefits, Sage is a beautiful incense with a pure and simple divine scent. It is also ideal as a chemical-free air freshener and deodorant. 

5. Helps reduce stress and alleviate positive mood

The key to utilizing the stress-relieving, calming benefits of sage is to use the practice of burning it after a particularly stressful day. Some people also like to burn sage in the morning so they start their day on a relaxing and positive node, alleviating their mood.

6. Helps in improving your focus

Sage can also help you recenter your thoughts if you're feeling confused and unfocused. Using aromatherapy in your workspace or study area can be extremely helpful. Diffusing essential oils can also help you reap the benefits and give you the mental clarity you need.