Sage has a long history of use in Egyptian, Roman, and Greek medicine, as well as in Native American healing traditions. Dried sage is burned as a way to heal, protect, increase wisdom, and boost defense against disease.

Burning sage, also known as smudging, involves burning sage leaves and letting the smoke purify the air in your home. 

Benefits of burning sage :

Help release negative energy
Removing bacteria from the air
Repelling insects
Improving intuition
Purifying specific objects
Improving mood and reducing stress and anxiety