Sage has a long history of use in Egyptian, Roman, and Greek medicine, as well as in Native American healing traditions. Dried sage is burned as a way to heal, protect, increase wisdom, and boost defence against disease.
Cedar ( Arborvitae ) is a member of the cypress family. Known as the tree of immortality and is an allay in grief. Cedar is a ritual herb used in funerals and as an antibacterial. It can helpTo burn you can pinch into a pile and light with flame or use a charcoal puck in a heat proof vessel like a cauldron.