The Native American tribes were known to use sage for multiple purposes such as healing, clearing space and ceremonies. Many benefits can be gained in utilizing sagefor smudging. If you're not familiar with smudging, it's Native American ritual that's like a "spiritual house cleaning" or spiritual purification.

They say it rids around 94% of bacteria. 

Sage & Selenite mini tower. CALMING X PEACE

Note: Please be careful when burning sage. Do not leave it unattended