The role of white sage in home purification
White sage smudging rituals for space purification have been around for centuries. Also known as sacred sage , “salvia apiana” originates from North America and is one of 900 sage species recorded worldwide. White sage is a healing, protective, and purifying plant that is an integral part of the daily lives of Native American peoples.
Used in many cultures, sage is also considered a woman's herb. It is consumed as an infusion or tincture to regulate the cycle and relieve menstrual pain. Powerful and aromatic, sage, whose Latin name "salvia" means to heal, is a plant with great regulating power for your body, your mind, and your home.
White sage and home purification
Sage is a medicinal plant used since ancient times to stimulate fertility, limit sweating, and aid digestion. Traditionally consumed in Europe and Africa as a herbal tea, decoction, or cooked, it is used in America as a purifying smoke plant. Burning white sage in the form of bundles, resins, or dried flowers is said to ward off negative energies and evil spirits. Smudging with white sage incense is used at all stages of life, such as weddings, births, illnesses, and deaths.
A magical and purifying plant, white sage rebalances the energies of living spaces, which also makes it a daily treatment. It repels unwanted flows, attracts beneficial vibrations and creates a harmonious atmosphere. Often associated with Palo Santo, white sage is used in particular when moving in to discharge spaces of the energies of their former occupants .
The Spiritual Properties of White Sage
Sage naturally contains essential oils and tannins that give off a camphor-like, balsamic scent. Widely used in aromatherapy, it is used to relieve mental ailments and dissipate negative emotions. Burning sage is also used to soothe the mind, promote creativity, introspection, and sleep. It is particularly recommended for people prone to stress and anxiety.
During shamanic rites of smoke ceremonies , sage is used to create a fertile synergy between individuals and their environment. This helps maintain a healthy environment conducive to the accomplishment of happy events. Its enveloping scent would also influence depression by neutralizing the negative energies that interact with our body.
White sage thus accompanies moments dedicated to calm and serenity. It offers an enchanting context conducive to meditation and the practice of calm and relaxing activities such as reading or yoga.
HOZHO, creator of active energy treatments for your home
In Navajo, “Hozho” means supreme harmony, the invocation of the beneficial forces of the Earth and its elements. Native American peoples consider white sage a magical plant that guides energies and regulates flow. Combining it with Palo Santo offers a true olfactory and spiritual journey. Burning them purifies spaces and strengthens connections between the visible and invisible worlds, the interior and exterior.
A legacy of this ancestral culture, HOZHO's purifying home care products draw on the knowledge of these peoples to offer unique creations. Our ranges, with their active energies, are made in France from plants grown in the Basque Country. Selected by the hand of an energy practitioner, these are macerated to create different combinations.
White sage, along with Palo Santo and bamboo, forms the heart of our home purification treatments . Sage, for its purifying properties, Palo Santo for its rebalancing action and bamboo, a powerful channeler that intensifies the active powers of plants. This set, available as a candle, spray and diffuser, offers an olfactory signature with woody, floral and spicy notes. We also offer other ranges to harmonize energies or protect your home based on sandalwood, myrrh or even patchouli.
HOZHO energetic fragrances have no seasonality; they are used daily to promote energy renewal and release tension. More than just a home, the home is an extension of ourselves and the receptacle of our emotions. We must take care of it like a living being to contribute to tranquility and well-being. Both a treatment and a home fragrance, our purifying collections are a true promise for your senses. They create a feeling of fulfillment and enhance every moment of life by transforming your home into a regenerating haven.
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