The sacred herb that I most truly adore… white sage. It’s power + uses are wise + wonderful + endless, I am continually finding new + more potent ways to engage with it’s magic + medicine. It’s become a trusted friend, mentor, resource, helper, teacher + simply beautiful leaf in my everyday life. I’ve had sage on hand since the moment I was introduced about 20 years ago. I intuitively felt an uplifted connection to the medicine carried in it’s smoke when I first inhaled it in Ojai round 2001. In the flash of an instant I felt….
grounded sacred mother reminded
connected whole of the Earth
Where ever sage was, I wanted to be. I didn’t need proof of it’s power at the time, I could feel it and naturally trusted others who could, too. As I began crafting PURE energy purifications, my connection and years of first hand experiencing the benefits of sage guided me into my own message and medicine at the core of my work: to clear away excess + restore to PURE for instant direct connection to + awareness of the creator + the present moment, which is all there is.
CALM FOCUSED CENTERED PRESENT QUIET
Sage’s specific benefits to the human body + human energy is why it’s a founding ingredient in PURE. Most valuable to me originally and today still, as I inhale the smoke of burning sage, is how grounded, centered, calm, focused, more present, and quiet I feel. The chatter in my head ceases so I am able to use my mind freely for things I wish to focus on versus the plentiful distractions around me.
When converted to an essential oil, sage provides even more benefits — Sage essential oil is extracted via steam distillation of leaves from the sage plant, offering topical benefits due to its antimicrobial and antioxidant properties. Other powerful facts + figures about sage in culinary and scientifically proven medicinal uses range from boosting memory, improving brain health, reducing anxiety to hormone balance and much more.
SAGE NEUTRALIZES THE ENERGY BODY
Sage has long been associated with a calming and spirit-lifting effect. Published in the journal Neuropsychopharmacology, a study report concluded that “sage can beneficially modulate mood”. Reference Article. Sage is also commonly used for “smudging,” a purification ritual of Native American and other indigenous cultures wherein dried herbs are tied into a bundle and lit. Burning sage is practiced today in many parts of the world to clear stagnant or negative energy, because of the oil released in the smoke when ingested.
When used regularly, the combination of sage oil + other hand chosen ingredients in PURE sage bath continually work to dissipate stored negative charge in the energy body. Supporting your system to respond from a more positive physical state and mindset, instantly improving the quality of your life experience.
Remember, using sage or any essential oils either orally or topically, there are necessary precautions to take. Additionally, while it’s safe to consume the herb itself during pregnancy, using sage essential oil during this delicate period is not advised, as this oil has estrogenic properties and may cause uterine contractions. Breastfeeding moms should also take caution when using sage oil and/or drinking sage tea, as these substances may reduce milk production.