Sage is used to ward off evil spirits and negative energies, and white sage is used to seek blessings of health and prosperity, banish spirits, and encourage protection. When you use the lavender & white sage smudge stick, speak and express your gratitude for it's assistance (sage smoke), as the spirit of the sage plant releases it's energy of protection and clearing into the space or on the object that needs clearing. As the smoke moves through the room or over a surface the smoke attaches itself to any heavy, negative energy that is with in the space, object or being.