White Sage has been burned for centuries by Native Americans and other indigenous nations as a part of a spiritual ritual to cleanse a person or space, to heal and evoke wisdom. 
 
Each smudging variety/stick/type has its own unique qualities
 
White Sage, hand rolled: For removing negative energy and cleansing spaces and objects. 
 
Black Sage (also known as Mugwort), tool rolled: A herb for reflection, inner healing and grounding. When burnt before bedtime, it encourages restful sleep and induces dreams and vision. 
 
Cedar, tool rolled: for protection of a space or objects. Can bring light, clarity and purity into your space.
 
Desert Sage, tool rolled: For increasing love and kindness to space or object, drawing away bad feelings and influences. 
 
Dragon's Blood, tool rolled: For increasing the cleansing and purifying powers of white sage, with the power of protection. 
 
Juniper, tool rolled: For cleansing space as well as for attracting positive influences and creating abundance in your life.
 
Yerba Santa, tool rolled: For protection and setting boundaries, and also used for honoring ancestors.
 
Never leave a burning smudge stick unattended.