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Written by William Shand
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Sunday, 27 May 2007 |
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 Sage is a hardy evergreen herb known by its botanical name Salvia officinalis. This well known herb is suitable for growing in a sunny position in the kitchen garden.
Sage is often chopped up finely and eaten with baked potatoes. the Sage family also boast some highly decorative forms which are suitable for the garden, such as the purple-leaf or gold-variegated varieties.
Sage to banish evil and negativity. Crush between the fingers, inhale and visualise money and abundance coming into your life.
Medicinally, this infusion is an excellent gargle for sore throats or footbath for fungal infections. Dring the infusion if you suffer from night sweats, or have had a viral infection, as sage is a tonic to the system, lifts the spirits, relieves tiredness and lethargy and helps with concentration. Not for pregnant or lactating women.
Sage was considered to be something of a cure-all.
Pliny prescribed it for snakebite, epilepsy, intestinal worms and chest ailments.
Dioscorides recommended using sage leaves as bandages for wounds, and Gilbertus Anglicus recommends sage for aching eyes.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 06 April 2009 )
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