Sage

Sage is the common name of Salvia officinalis species, from Labiatae family.

Also known as: common sage, garden sage.

Features of Sage

Zone 5-8. Height to 12-30 inches. Spread to 36 inches. Evergreen perennial

hairy, square, woody stem.

dark-brown, round seed.

gray-green, scented, velvety leaf.

purple, two-lipped flower in summer.

Growing Sage

Using Sage

Cosmetic

Lotion
Made into cleansing lotions. (Use leaf)

Perfume
Essential oil used in perfumes. (Use leaf)

Rinse
Make an infusion as a hair rinse. It can treat dandruff and darken gray hair. (Use leaf)

Steam
Use in facial steams. (Use leaf)

Culinary

Dairy products
Blend into cheese. (Use leaf)

Filling
Sage and onion is a classic combination for poultry stuffing. (Use leaf)

Meat
Cook with fatty meat dishes like goose, duck, and pork. Add to sausages. (Use leaf)

Salad
Sprinkle over salads. (Use flower)

Medicinal

First-aid
Apply as compresses to wounds. (Use leaf)

Medicine
Make an infusion as a mouthwash and gargle for mouth ulcers and gum problems. Also helps relieve sore throat. (Use leaf)

Tea
A sage tea aids digestion, soothes cold symptoms and coughs, and treats problems in menstruation and menopause. (Use leaf)

Traditional Remedies

• Skin » wounds and sores
• Respiratory » cough, sore throat, cold and flu
• Digestive » indigestion, diarrhea
• Mood » anxiety
• Disorder » menstrual disorders
• Other » mouth ulcer

Traditional remedies may or may not be supported by scientific evidences.

Cautions

• Dosage » Do not take large doses over long periods.
• Please consult with your doctor before using sage for health related purposes.

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