White sage
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White sage (Salvia apiana) has many meanings and uses, including medicinal, spiritual, and cultural:
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MedicinalWhite sage has been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years by indigenous tribes. Some uses include:
- Tea: Used as an eyewash, decongestant, and treatment for colds and coughs
- Infusion: Used by the Kiowa to treat lung issues, phlegm, and stomach problems
- Poultice: Used by the Mesquakie to treat long-standing sores
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SpiritualWhite sage is used in smudging rituals to clear negative energy and spiritual impurities, ease tension, lift mood, relieve stress, and purify the soul. Some people also burn sage in their new homes to remove negative energy from the previous owners.
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CulturalWhite sage has been used in many cultural practices, including:
- Hunting: Leaves were carried in the mouth or under the arms to mask human scent
- Bad luck: Used to remove bad luck from hunting tools