Desert Sage has a warm aroma and is used for cleansing and purifying. protection, and inner strength. It is said to bring pleasant thoughts and relieve headaches and anxiety. Also great for clearing and cleansing your crystals; it is traditionally used for spiritual cleansing, healing. protection, and purification. Smudging it is used to enhance intuition, creating a deeper connection to the spiritual realm. Sage, which cleanses and disperses negative energies, opens our inner ears, allowing us to be more in tune with the sacredness of the world around us.