Herb. No. 046 · Lamiaceae
Garden sage of the northern Mediterranean.
Native · Mediterranean
Native Also grownNow a garden plant worldwide
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Garden sage
Salvia officinalis
The grey kitchen sage — a drying, aromatic leaf for sore throats and rich food.
Garden sage is astringent and thujone-bearing in the oil. Traditional European use is as a gargle and a fatty-meat herb. Culinary leaf is gentle; long internal use of strong tea is outdated. Distinct from S. divinorum.
Flavor
Camphor, eucalyptus, and a dry velvety bitterness.
Parts used
Leaf
In favor
- Always in the garden
- Excellent gargle
Against
- Thujone in the oil — no marathon internal use
- Can dry the mouth