Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Introduction
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Sage (Salvia officinalis)
Image: © Evelyn Simak Taken: 14 Jun 2017
Sage is a member of the mint family and closely related to rosemary. Its botanical name is derived from the Latin word "salvere," meaning "to be saved." Sage has one of the longest histories of use of any culinary or medicinal herb. Ancient Egyptians used it as a fertility drug and the Greek physician Pedanius Dioscorides (~40 – 90 AD) reported that the aqueous decoction of sage stopped the bleeding of wounds and cleaned ulcers and sores. He also recommended sage juice in warm water for hoarseness and coughs. It was also used by herbalists externally to treat sprains, swelling, ulcers, and bleeding.
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Image Location
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52.681383
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0.583501