White sage has something in common with millions of humans: Tragically — at least for the sage — we all want land in Southern California. The tall, silvery Salvia apiana is native only to ...

A 2016 research project for the University of Mississippi established that white sage (Salvia apiana) is rich in compounds that activate certain receptors in the brain. These receptors are ...

For the record: 3:42 p.m. March 16, 2022 An earlier version of this story incorrectly described the color of the flowers on white sage (Salvia apiana). It has white blooms, not dark purple.

In fact, it holds Indigenous roots dating back centuries. White sage, or Salvia apiana, is considered one of the most sacred medicines in Indigenous culture for its numerous health and healing ...

However, what most people are referring to when they talk about the popularized practice of smudging is white sage (Salvia apiana). Wondering whether burning sage is cultural appropriation is a ...

The name Salvia comes from the Latin word salvere ... loved by hummingbirds); S. apiana “White Sage” (stunning white flowers that are a favorite of bumblebees and great for incense); S.

Frequently, it is mistaken for common or culinary sage. Despite the similar silvery ... while culinary sages (genus Salvia) are in the mint family. The only edible part of this plant is the ...