Sage is known to have great healing qualities.
"Salvia," its name, means "to heal." It was grown in monastery gardens in France and Switzerland.  These plants are both lovely and medicinal. To rub their leaves and smell them is divine.

BASIC FACTS

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

* High in antioxidants (reduce free radicals).
* Flavonoids.
* Rosmarinic acid (anti-inflammatory).
* Vitamin A, Calcium, Potassium.

EDIBLE USES

* Makes a nice  tea.
* Add to tomato sauces, omelettes, soups, stews, salads, and other meals.
* Much better fresh than dried.

MEDICINAL USES

* Improves brain function and memory recall.
* Antiperspirant.
* Anti-inflammatory.
* Wound/insect bite treatment: crush leaves and place on wound before bandaging.
* Preservative.
* Digestive aid.
* Reduces blood sugar level in diabetics.
* Gargle for bleeding gums, sore throat, tonsillitis.
* As an infusion to alleviate perspiration, breast milk production.
* Treats dizziness, depression, intestinal upsets.
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HOW TO MAKE SAGE TEA

* Add 1 Tbsp of sage to one cup of water and either make sun tea (let sit in the sun for a few hours) or heat on the stove.

GARDENING CHALLENGES

* None known, except over-watering, lack of light, and lack of pruning.

WARNINGS

* None known.

The information provided should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. Talk to your health care provider before taking any prescription or over the counter drugs (including any herbal medicines or supplements) or following any treatment or regimen.

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