TAOS SAGE
Taos Sage, or sagebrush, as it is sometimes called, is actually a type of Artemisia that grows profusely throughout the high deserts of the south-western United States. Artemisias have a remarkable reputation as sacred herbs throughout the world. They are widely used for purification rituals, protection and to facilitate astral travel. According to Native American tradition Artemisia is used to make bad spirits sick and to scare them away.