Salvia Officinalis
Sage Leaf / Salvia Officinalis / Organic Dried Garden Sage Leaf / Sage Leaf Tea / Herbal Tea
ORIGIN OF BULGARIA
Botanical Name: Salvia Officinalis
Common Names: Common sage, garden sage, golden sage, kitchen sage, true sage, culinary sage, Dalmatian sage, broadleaf sage. purple sage, red sage.
Salvia officinalis, the common sage or sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world. The common name "sage" is also used for closely related species and cultivars. In Britain, sage has for generations been listed as one of the essential herbs, along with parsley, rosemary, and thyme (as in the folk song "Scarborough Fair"). It has a savory, slightly peppery flavor. The sage leaf tea has a slightly minty, yet bitter taste, which is why you might choose to blend it with other ingredients like ginger, mint, or with a slice of lemon and a dash of honey to sweeten.
Using: Add a 1 tablespoon of dried common sage leaves to a mug or tea infuser. Boil the kettle or heat the water to boiling point, leaving it cool slightly before transferring to your cup. Once filled, leave the drink to steep for a few minutes before removing or straining the leaves from the water.
Traditional Use
Sage has been valued since ancient Greece and Rome; its name comes from the Latin salvare, "to save". The leaves are traditionally used:
- As a gargle and mouth rinse to soothe the throat and support healthy gums
- To support the respiratory system in the cold season
- To soothe the stomach and support digestion
- By women to support comfort during menopause, including occasional hot flushes
- To support memory and concentration
- In the kitchen: with pork, poultry, stuffings, butter sauces and pasta
Harvest & Character
Harvested May to September in dry weather, before flowering. Silvery grey-green, velvety, wrinkled leaves with a strong, warm, slightly camphor-like aroma.
Please note: For short-term use in tea amounts. Not for pregnancy, breastfeeding or people with epilepsy.
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