Burning sage is commonly called smudging and it can be used for a variety of purposes depending on the type being used. Smudging is generally used as a spiritual cleansing with smoke using special sacred herbs.

You can smudge a person, a place, a building or an object. Smudging is a process that has been practiced for thousands of years in some form or another, by cultures all around the world.

Smudging is normally used to remove a negative energy and bring a feeling of peace and clarity. Have you ever been in a house and something just doesn't feel right? Or something just feels off about a location. Smudging the area will often remedy that "off" feeling. 

There may be some confusion on what type of sage to use, so below is a short guild to help you.