Description :
Sage is a shrubby perennial herb of the mint family, native to the Mediterranean and Middle East, that has been naturalized around the globe. There are over 500 varieties of sage that grow throughout tropic and temperate zones; and most are medicinally useful. Only a handful of Sage varieties are used in cooking. Sage plants have woody stems, greyish leaves, and blueish purple flowers. In Ancient Rome, Sage was used to supposedly enhance memory, reduce the pain of sore throats, reduce bloating and heartburn, help in cancer treatment, and more.
History and Folklore:
Salvia, is from the Latin salvare, to save, or to be well. In ancient Rome, Sage was used ceremonially and was associated with immortality. Theophrastus of ancient Greece is said to have called Sage the coronary herb because it flushed disease from the body which, in turn, eased undue strain on the heart.
Cultivation and Harvest:
Harvest the leaves at almost any time during the spring or summer. Ideally before the plant flowers. You can pick the leaves off individually, or cleanly cut off stems near the root and strip the leaves off. The leaves can be used fresh or dried. The flowers are edible and can be used as cake decorations.
Precautions:
Do not use if pregnant or nursing. Do not use if you have epilepsy. Do not use for extended periods.
Traditional Herbal Actions:
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Antispasmotic, Antiviral, Astringent, Carminative, Emmenagogue. Anticancer, Antinociceptive, Antioxidant, Hypoglycemic, and Hypolipidemic
Other Names:
Common Sage, Garden Sage, Golden Sage, Kitchen Sage, True Sage, Culinary Sage, Dalmatian sage, and Broadleaf Sage.
Related Species:
Salvia apiana, S.arizonica, S. azurea, S. carduacea, S.clevelandii, S. dorrii, S. farinacea, S. greggii, S. lemmonii, S. leucophylla, S. mohavensis, S. spathacea
Koosumbha, Hoang-tchi
Tincture Ingredients: Sage (Salvia officinalis)
*These statements have not been verified by the FDA and is only referenced here as a fun fact and/or for historical commentary, is not to be used as medical advice in any way. Consult your doctor before ingesting any herbal product.
None of these items or statements are approved by FDA. Consult your physician before taking any supplement. Do not take herbs or tinctures during pregnancy without consulting your healthcare provider. This product is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. All information here is for entertainment and educational purposes only.
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