Sage has been used by many cultures for thousands of years for cleansing, and purification of both individuals and spaces through ritual burning. Common reasons for burning White Sage are to clear energy, restore balance, spiritual purification, and protection. DIRECTIONS:1. Open a few windows or doors to help any smoke leave easily.2. Light your sage stick over a flame-resistant bowl until you reach a small flame.3. Once you have a small flame, hold your sage stick over the flame-resistant bowl and blow gently on the flame until it goes out.4. The sage will then begin to smoke gently like incense and you may begin to smudge the desired area or individual.This is to be used for decorative purposes and are not to be added to food, beverages, or supplement preparations. Keep out of reach of children, pets, and flammable material.