Blue Sage is a purifying herb that has a broad range of uses. Blue Sage is widely used for cleansing, healing, and to attract wealth. Burning Instructions: Light the sage with an ethnobotany shop candle or match. Let it burn for about 20 seconds. Gently blow out the flame so that you see orange embers on one end. Move about your workspace, home, car, or anywhere you would like to clear the energy.