SAGE OFFICINALIS AB
Salvia officinalis
Aromatic and medicinal perennial.
Tonic of the nervous system, stimulant , digestive , diuretic , antiseptic , antispasmodic , it combats depressive states, digestive disorders and is an effective remedy against sore throats .
In cooking, the lemony , camphoric and slightly bitter aroma of sage means that it is often used in marinades , charcuterie , etc.
How to successfully sow sage
Sowing : in pockets of 2-3 seeds , from March-April , after the frosts , in pots or in open ground, in a sunny location.
Sage likes well-drained soils and tolerates limestone .
Cut back adult plants in spring .
Uses and Sacred History of Sage
A sacred plant for Native Americans , the leaves are commonly used in healing rituals. Even today, many people dry the leaves and then smoke them, like incense , in their homes to ward off evil spirits and bad vibes .
