Sage
"Everything is in my leaves. All of my essential oils, all of my bitters and all of the water that I need to keep me cool. So my leaves are really precious, that's why they're slightly leathery and have a very fine layer of hair. It helps against some herbivores, but not all.”
Health hack
With its small white, blue and purple flowers and its thick leaves, sage is not out to seduce. It just wants to do good, hence its Latin name ‘salvia’, which means ‘healing’. Sage (Salvia officinalis) has been a real health hack since ancient times. The classic Greeks and Romans praised it effusively. The monks of medieval Europe went a step further and called it ‘salvia salvatrix’, meaning ‘sage the saviour’, because it was thought to be a powerful aid against death.
Sage is at home in many cultures, especially in China, where it is revered for its calming properties and is often brewed into soothing cups of hot tea. Not only is sage a star among herbalists, but it has also made an impressive career as a popular culinary herb. What a gift from nature!
Facts and Figures
- 50
- Sage grows about 50 cm tall.
- Sage may have a positive impact on the immune system.
- 70%
- About 70% of the leaves can be harvested.
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