Sage

Sage has been used medicinally since Roman times for everything from improving memory to easing a sore throat.

Words by Dr Karen Bridgman
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Sage’s botanical name, Salvia, comes from the Latin word meaning “to heal” or “to save,” and many cultures have long valued this plant’s medicinal properties. Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small perennial shrub with grey-green leaves and purple-blue...

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