Salvia officinalis, is the recognizable species that you’ll find in your spice rack. It is a perennial woody herb native to the Mediterranean region.
Because sage has a historical reputation as a powerful medicinal herb, it was given the Latin name salvia, which means healing.White sage, Salvia apiana, is a species that is native to the western part of the United States.
For many Native American cultures, white sage is considered a sacred herb used for cleansing and spiritual ceremonies. For generations, some indigenous Americans dried white sage, tied it into small bundles, and burned it a service called smudging.Burning sage or other herbs has become a popular tradition in New Age and other spiritual practices.
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