Ascended Elements Loose White California Sage straight from the coastal mountains of California, wild crafted from sage plants growing in the wild. Smudging with sage is a practice that has been used for many many years amognst people from many backgrounds to clear negative energy. Burning sage is one way to purify spaces and improve the flow of energy. Sage has long been used to energetically clear and cleanse objects, people and spaces. Not only does sage help to cleanse a space from negativity but it also helps to reduce stress and bring about calmness. It also can boost your mood and improve focus! The loose sage allows for you to have more control in "how much" sage you are burning, whereas the bundle burns until it goes out or you put it out.