According to an article published in the August 12, 1922, issue of Remedy Grove, the burning of sage is a fairly common practice. The article contends that the practice is adapted from Native American culture and tradition. This article presents the science behind the burning of sage: The burning of sage produces negative ions. Positive ions can cause many health problems. Burning sage releases negative ions, which cancel out the positive ions. See the entire article at https://remedygrove.com/bodywork/purpose-of-burning-sage-the-science
