Sage (Salvie)
Salvia officinalis
About Sage (Salvie)
Sage (Salvie) (Salvia officinalis) is a herb used in the Scandinavian Folk Medicine tradition to help with Oral Health, Digestive Issues, Menopause, and Antimicrobial, among 1 other condition it addresses. The aerial parts and leaves are the parts traditionally used, taken internally.
Botanical background
Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, common sage, or culinary 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 naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is...
Source: Wikipedia, via iNaturalist