white sage (B1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈwaɪt ˈseɪdʒ/
Definition
A plant with silvery-gray leaves, used in herbal medicine and traditional ceremonies for its purifying and protective properties.
Examples
The shaman used white sage to cleanse the energy of the room.
White sage is often burned in smudging ceremonies to promote healing and peace.
How to Use white sage
- burn white sage (verb phrase)
- to perform a smudging ceremony — "The shaman burned white sage to purify the air."
- use white sage (verb phrase)
- to utilize the plant for medicinal or spiritual purposes — "The herbalist used white sage to make a tea for colds."
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