Sage Leaf

Salvia officinalis is the scientific name for common garden sage. Common sage is an evergreen herb in the mint family. Although it is native to the Mediterranean, sage is now naturalized and widely cultivated throughout the world.

The plant was commonly grown in monastery gardens in Medieval England and was an essential ingredient in the anti-plague formula known as Four Thieves Vinegar. For this reason, and because the plant’s genus name literally means “to save,” the herb was often referred to as Sage the Savior.

Sage has been used as an astringent and antiseptic for conditions affecting the mouth, gums, tongue, throat, and tonsils. It is said to aid digestion, clear lung congestion, bring on delayed menses, ease joint pains, calm nervous excitement, improve the memory, lift the mood, cool fevers, benefit the liver and kidneys, balance excessive or deficient libido, aid fertility, beautify the hair and skin, cure snakebites, bolster the memory, promote sleep, and relieve headaches.

Appearance, aroma and taste profile: Soft green and wooly in appearance with a pepper-like aroma. Sage imparts a savory and mild peppery flavor to foods. Blends well with many other herbs.

Botanical Name: Salvia officinalis

Common Names: Common Sage, True Sage, Golden Sage, Garden Sage, Dalmatian Sage