Sage

Salvia officinalis  Family: Lamiaceae

 

Uses:

• Sore throat
• Menopausal symptoms

Spritual Uses:

• Cleansing: burn dried sage, called smudging, to cleanse and protect an area
• Uncrossing: use to strengthen reversing and uncrossing negative work when you add to incense blend or use in a mojo bag

Caution: May affect milk production in nursing mothers, so they should avoid unless they are looking to have their milk dry up.

Dosage: 1-2 tsp herb infused 1 Cup boiling water or 1oz dried herb for 1 pint of water, can take up to 3 Cups daily; 15-30 drops tincture, can take up to 3 times daily; infusion can also be poured into a spray bottle and used as a throat spray

Personal Experience: Excellent for cleansing whether burned or used in essential oil form in a spray

Parts Used: Leaves

Range: Native to the Mediterranean and southern California; hardy in zones 4-10

Habitat & Growing Conditions: Likes full sun in well draining soil

Properties:

• Carminative
• Antispasmodic
• Astringent

Key Constituents:

• Camphor
• Thujone
• Cineole
• Flavonoids
• Phenolic Acids
• Tannins
• Bitters

Try the following products that include this wonderful herb: 

• Smudge Spray

Sources:

Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide, Rosemary Gladstar p86

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