Sage Smudge Stick

11:11 Candle Co. now offers sage smudge sticks. They are about 4 to 5 inches long. So, what's the big deal about sage? - Sage is purifying. It improve air quality by removing  up to 94% of harmful airborne bacteria for up to 24 hours. - It can better your quality of sleep. Sage belongs to the Salvia plant family, whose name derives from the Latin word salvere, which means "to heal". -Boost your mood and decrease stress. It helps people achieve a sense of calm and clear-headedness. - It banishes bad energy. How to cleanse your home with sage. Burning sage is a very mindful practice and you should repeat your intentions throughout the ritual, almost like a smudging prayer. Light your sage and blow out any flame revealing an incense-like smoke. You carry your smoking sage throughout your house to clear your space. Crack windows or open doors to let the smoke, and all the bad energy out!