Sage Plant

Throughout history sage has been thought so prolong life and good health.

It is a strongly fragranced and flavoured herb, one chef said 'In the grand opera of cooking, sage represents an easily-offended and capricious prima donna. It likes to have the stage almost to itself.'

A member of the mint family.

Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.

• Perennial.
• Hardy evergreen.
• Reaches 24 - 32" (60 - 80 cm).
• Likes a sunny position sheltered from the wind.
• Prefers light, well drained, slightly chalky (alkaline) soil (do not overwater).
• Flowers May - July with pink flowers.

• Culinary Uses.
• Good for stuffing pork and chicken.
• Makes a nice butter.
• Can be used in salads.
• Used for making sage vinegar.
• Good in stews and soup.

• Medicinal Uses.
• Excellent for helping digest fatty foods.
• Disinfectant and antifungal properties.
• Contains oestrogen.
• Can help combat diarrhoea.
• Can be used as a teeth whitener. or as a mouthwash to help mouth ulcers, inflamed gums, laryngitis and tonsillitis.
• The seeds can be infused in water to remove foreign matter from your eyes.
• Can soothe tired muscles.
• Can be used as a blood tonic
• Suppresses sweating (so can be useful for hot flushes during menopause).
• Will help strengthen your nervous system.
• Can help soothe coughs, colds and rheumatism.
• Can be used to help insect bites and skin infections.
• Can improve your memory!

• Other Uses.
• Is sometimes used in decoration such as wreaths.
• Discourages insects particularly from laundry.
• Deodorizes animal and cooking smells when burnt.
• Can be used in a conditioner to darken grey hair.

Disclaimer
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