THE RITUAL

Origins of burning herbs.

The name "Sage" comes from the latin "Salvia" which means "To feel healthy."

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Burning herbs goes back to beginning of history, sage was even used in WW and the black plague as burning sage has been scientifally proven to kill 94% of airborne bacteria when burnt for one hour kills 94%. People have always burned herbs for ceremonial and healing purposes.  Smudging, as it is practiced today originates from the Native American and indigenous people.

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How to smudge/

burn

sage/palo santo.

Remove mantra card, light one end of the sage then blow out the flame and feather around the area/object clockwise while repeating mantra, use Liv Ritual ash tray to catch loose ash.

• When smudging a house open a window, smudge from the top to bottom/back to front of the house.