Smudging actually kills airborne pathogens
This is taken from Gardiningsoul.com. "The Science of Smudging: What Sage Does to Bacteria Recent research suggests that there may indeed be scientific evidence to support the idea that smudging can help purify the air. One study, published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology in 2007, examined the effects of burning medicinal herbs, including sage, on airborne bacteria. The Study: Air Purification with Medicinal Herbs The research study, led by Dr. Narendra Singh and his team, investigated the antimicrobial potential of burning traditional medicinal herbs. The researchers wanted to determine whether the smoke from these herbs, including sage, could actually reduce the number of airborne bacteria and other pathogens. Key Findings : The study found that burning medicinal herbs like sage significantly reduced the number of airborne bacteria. In fact, the smoke from the herbs eliminated up to 94% of airborne bacteria in a closed space within just one hour. What’s even mor...