Sage

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The most popular plant to smudge with because of the sweet fragrance of its leaves. The smoke is said to cleanse objects, places, and people, and it is often kept with dance clothes because of its sweet smell. (See Sweetgrass) Native uses: As an antiseptic, stimulating tonic, diaphoretic, expectorant, for stomach gas, sore throats, and throat ulcers. Sage tea is said to have a calming effect. Chewed as a breath freshener. Also used as seasoning in dressings, soups, and roasts. Other names: Wild Sage, Pasture Sage.