White Sage - loose
Salvia apiana
Of all the kinds of sage, true white sage is the best for smudging. It emits a cloud of white, purifying smoke. The very smell of white sage invokes peace and higher thoughts.
White sage is believed to cleanse a space of any evil spirits that may be present. This power is said to be released from the plant by the burning of the leaves, which are typically bundled into a wand or stick. Today many Native American tribes still use the stems and leaves for smudging as part of purification ceremonies.