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Sage
Sage
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Sage

$14.50
$14.50
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🌱 Botanical Features
  • Leaves: Sage leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped, and have a fuzzy texture. The edges of the leaves are typically toothed.
  • Stem: The stems are woody at the base and become more herbaceous towards the top.
🧑‍🍳 Culinary Uses
  • Sage is a popular culinary herb, often used to add flavour to a variety of dishes. Its strong, earthy aroma and slightly bitter taste pair well with meats, particularly in stuffing for poultry.
  • It is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italian dishes.
🍵 Medicinal Properties
  • Sage has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.
  • Some people use sage tea to soothe sore throats and alleviate digestive issues. It has also been associated with cognitive benefits in traditional medicine.
🪻 Aromatherapy and Essential Oil
  • Sage essential oil is derived from the leaves through steam distillation. It is used in aromatherapy for its calming and grounding properties.
  • The essential oil is sometimes used in massage oils and skincare products due to its reported antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
🌏 Traditional and Cultural Uses
  • Sage has been used in various cultures for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. In some Indigenous traditions, it is believed to have purifying properties and is used in smudging rituals to cleanse spaces of negative energy.
☀️ Growing Conditions
  • Sage thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sunlight.
  • It is a hardy plant that can withstand drought conditions.
🌿 Varieties
  • There are several varieties of sage, including common sage (Salvia officinalis), purple sage, and tricolour sage, each with its unique appearance and flavour profile.
⚠️ Cautions
  • While sage is generally safe for culinary use, excessive consumption or use of sage essential oil in concentrated forms may have adverse effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should exercise caution with sage consumption.

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      🌱 Botanical Features
      • Leaves: Sage leaves are grey-green, oval-shaped, and have a fuzzy texture. The edges of the leaves are typically toothed.
      • Stem: The stems are woody at the base and become more herbaceous towards the top.
      🧑‍🍳 Culinary Uses
      • Sage is a popular culinary herb, often used to add flavour to a variety of dishes. Its strong, earthy aroma and slightly bitter taste pair well with meats, particularly in stuffing for poultry.
      • It is commonly used in Mediterranean cuisine, especially in Italian dishes.
      🍵 Medicinal Properties
      • Sage has been traditionally used for its medicinal properties. It is believed to have antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant effects.
      • Some people use sage tea to soothe sore throats and alleviate digestive issues. It has also been associated with cognitive benefits in traditional medicine.
      🪻 Aromatherapy and Essential Oil
      • Sage essential oil is derived from the leaves through steam distillation. It is used in aromatherapy for its calming and grounding properties.
      • The essential oil is sometimes used in massage oils and skincare products due to its reported antimicrobial and antioxidant properties.
      🌏 Traditional and Cultural Uses
      • Sage has been used in various cultures for ceremonial and spiritual purposes. In some Indigenous traditions, it is believed to have purifying properties and is used in smudging rituals to cleanse spaces of negative energy.
      ☀️ Growing Conditions
      • Sage thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sunlight.
      • It is a hardy plant that can withstand drought conditions.
      🌿 Varieties
      • There are several varieties of sage, including common sage (Salvia officinalis), purple sage, and tricolour sage, each with its unique appearance and flavour profile.
      ⚠️ Cautions
      • While sage is generally safe for culinary use, excessive consumption or use of sage essential oil in concentrated forms may have adverse effects. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should exercise caution with sage consumption.