California White Sage (Salvia apiana) has been used by Native American’s and many other indigenous people to cleanse a person or space and to promote healing and wisdom during tribal practices, spiritual rituals, and ceremonials in which they've practiced for centuries. Sage is now used by many to clear energy, purify the spirit, mind, and body as well as the atmosphere. Also, to disperse negativity, cleanse and empower specific objects, and for protection.