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Sage & Palo Santo – Beneficial Plants

The Benefits of Smudging

Sage and palo santo (holy wood) are two items that can be used to purify your environment. Burning these plants and letting the fumes spread through your space is referred to as ‘smudging’. These plants are used to purify places, individuals and objects. They have a relaxing effect, eliminate negative energies and help to refocus and balance your energy. They are ideal for meditation. They are traditionally used in rituals of well-being and spirituality for their therapeutic effects. These plants generate negative ions in the air, which is linked to putting people in a good mood.

Sage and palo santo have anti-microbial and disinfectant properties. They are traditionally used to fight bacteria, viruses, parasites, fungi… burning sage eliminates 94% of bacteria in the air, and this for more than 24 hours. These plants are completely natural; they do not cause allergic reactions. However, some people are sensitive to the peculiar smell of sage. Palo santo has a milder aroma, but the same beneficial, relaxing and antibacterial effect.

Are sage or palo santo part of your wellness rituals?

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