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Description: Woody shrub species of the Artemisia family. This is the traditional desert sage used in Native American incense. Desert sage is used extensively in incense smudges and wands. It's often confused with white sage, which is less widely found in North America and was used primarily by southwestern North American tribes during sweat lodges. Family: Asteraceae Synonyms: basin sagebrush, big sagebrush, common sage, sagebrush Origin: northern temperate regions, South America, South Africa Parts Used: dried leaves Aroma Description: herbaceous aroma with slight underlying fruity notes Emotional Attributes: cleansing/purifying, strengthening, creativity Cosmetic Uses: used in sachets, powders Culinary Uses: none known Medicinal Attributes: bitter, warming herb that improves digestion and liver function, relaxes spasms, and destroys intestinal worms Element Association: Air Magical Associations: protection, dreams Astrological Association: Virgo, Pisces, Sagittarius, Capricorn Planetary Association: Jupiter, Saturn Aromatic Note: Base to Middle note Essential Oil: none known Mixes Well With: bay laurel, burgundy pitch, cedar, copal, hyssop, juniper, lavender, lemon grass, marjoram, mastic, mugwort, pine, rosemary, sage-white, sweet grass, thyme, lemon peel, orange peel, etc.
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