Sage vs. Palo Santo: What are the differences and uses?

Two sacred allies to purify space and mind

“To cleanse is to return to oneself. With sage and palo santo, each breath becomes an intention.”

In the world of wellness and spiritual rituals, white sage and palo santo hold a precious place. These sacred plants, revered for generations, are used to purify energy, calm the mind , and realign our interior and exterior spaces .

White Sage – Deep Cleanse, Release, Renew

📍 Origin: North America
🌀 Energy: strong, cleansing, sharp
💨 Scent: earthy, camphoraceous

White sage is renowned for its cleansing power. It is ideal when the atmosphere is heavy, after an argument, a change in cycle, or simply to clear the air.

Use when:

• You feel stagnant energy in your home
• You are starting a new chapter
• You want to cut a link, an emotion, an old pattern

🪷 Suggestion: Discover our white sage & lavender stick

Palo Santo – Uplifting, soothing, inviting the sacred

📍 Origin: South America
🌀 Energy: soft, warm, enveloping
💨 Scent: woody, lemony, sweet

Used for centuries by the peoples of South America, palo santo is ideal for creating a sacred atmosphere , raising vibrations , or accompanying a spiritual practice .

Use when:

• You meditate, write, or seek to set an intention
• You want to soften the space after cleaning it
• You want to anchor yourself in the heart, in gentleness

🌸 Suggestion: Discover our lavender palo santo

Our Sister Creations

At Sister , each stick is carefully crafted here in Quebec, decorated with dried flowers and charged with intention. These are sacred objects that celebrate your energy and accompany you in your practices.

Create a ritual that reflects your image

Take a moment for yourself. Light your sage or palo santo. Close your eyes.
Breathe. Ask what no longer serves you to dissolve.
Then, open a new space, filled with light.