Mountain Sage or Desert Mugwort is an aromatic shrub that grows in the arid deserts and mountains in North America. Mountain Sage smudge stick is often used for its ability to strengthen your inner self and promote new energy to its environment. It also helps to dispel negative energy as well. Each stick measures approximately 4 inches long by 1 inch thick. Each mountain sage bundle is grown, dried, and hand tied with cotton strings in the United States.