The ceremony is meant to 'cleanse' people of their guilt and sin.
The cut should be 'cleansed' gently with mild soap and water.
The herb is believed to 'cleanse' the body of toxins.
(..) Hey. What is it? We bought it at auction from the bank, so, you know, we never knew who lived here. Well, Lorraine and I both feel that what your house needs is a cleansing. An exorcism. What, exorcism? I thought that was something that you do to people. No, not necessarily, no. (..)2013 The Conjuring
(..) is aggravating my old Nintendo injury. I agree. What did he say? He compared Sheldon to a disposable feminine cleansing product one might use on a summer's eve. Yeah, and the bag it came in. Leonard, excellent. I want to show you something. (..)2008 TvShow: The Big Bang Theory Title: The Bat Jar Conjecture Season: 1 Episode 13
(..) You don't listen to hip-hop? Uh... Oh, my God! You guys gotta listen. I tried this power cleanse. It's so amazing. Okay, promise me you'll try it. Will you try this power cleanse? I did it last week, and it's amazing. I'll be right back. It's so good to get the toxins out of your body. (..)2003 Lost in Translation