sage

a mentor in spiritual and philosophical topics who is renowned for profound wisdom aromatic fresh or dried grey-green leaves used widely as seasoning for meats and fowl and game etc any of various plants of the genus Salvia

a cosmopolitan herb having wisdom that comes with age and experience of the grey-green color of sage leaves

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Carolus LinnaeusL. Taxobox_end_placement lightgreen plural_taxon = Species see List of Salvia speciesTaxobox_end Sage is a term used for plants of the genus ''Salvia'' of the mint family, Lamiaceae. When used without modifiers, sage generally refers to common sage (''Salvia officinalis''); however, it can be used with modifiers to refer to any member of the genus. This genus includes shrubs, herbaceous perennials, and annual plantannuals. Different species of sage are grown as herbs and as ornamental plants. The ornamental species are commonly referred to by their scientific name ''Salvia''. The closely related genera ''Perovskia'' and ''Phlomis'' are also known as sage; Russian Sage, (''Perovskia atriplicifolia''), native to the Crimea south to Afghanistan and Pakistan, is grown as an ornamental plant because of its blue-violet sprays of flowers and its adaptability to either sun or part shade. It has a pleasant smell and is also grown as a nectar sourcebee plant, but is not consumed by humans. PhlomisJerusalem Sage refers to ''Phlomis fruticosa'' and other species of ''Phlomis''.Some species of the unrelated genus ''Artemisia (plant)Artemisia'' are also referred to as sages, a shortened version of ''sagebrush'', which is a more appropriate term for them. They generally taste vile and are not used in food preparation, although many of them are used medicinally. Smudge bundles are made with various grey-leaved species of ''Artemisia'' and are misrepresented as "whitesage" smudges. The true whitesage is ''Salvia apiana'', which has a delightful scent when burned.

History - The sage varieties used as herbs stem from the Mediterranean and Asia Minor and Sage has been grown in Central Europe since the Middle Ages.The name ''Salvia'' derives from the Latin 'salveo', which means 'to heal'. Indeed this herb is highly regarded for its healing qualities. An ancient proverb states, "Why should a man die who has sage in his garden?". The ancient Greeks used it to treat consumption, ulcers and snake bites.The Romans considered sage to be a sacred herb and concocted a whole elaborate ceremony just to pick it. A sage gatherer would have to use a special knife (not made of iron as it reacts with the sage), have to have clean clothes and clean feet and a sacrifice of food would have to be made before he could begin. The Romans would use it for toothpaste; they also believed it to be good for the brain, senses and memory.The ChinaChinese also were quite partial to this herb. 17th century NetherlandsDutch merchants found that they would trade one chest of sage leaves for three of their teas selfsufficientish.com.

Notable species -

Aromatic sages -

''Salvia apiana'', White sage, California white sage, a perennial at home in the mountains of Southern California, sometimes found in the desert of southern Arizona

''Salvia candelabrum'', a blue-flowering scented sage

''Salvia clevelandii'', Blue sage, Cleveland sage, Fragrant sage, with a very strong scent, found either delightful or disgusting

''Salvia clevelandii x pachyphylla x leucophylla'' Celestial Blue, Celestial Sage, Musk Sage. Hybrid between Cleveland Sage, Rose Sage, and Pozo Blue Sage

''Salvia fulgens'', Cardinal sage, Mexican red sage, a red-flowering perennial

''Salvia greggii'', Autumn sage, a red-flowered sage with a very strong scent

''Salvia lyrata'', Lyre-leaved sage, Lyreleaf sage, Cancerweed, a purple-flowering perennial

''Salvia officinalis'', Common sage; this is the best-known species of sage. There are several varieties

''Salvia pratensis'', Meadow clary, Meadow sage, a blue-flowering species

''Salvia sclarea'', Clary (or Clary sage), a biennial sage with enormous (for sages) flower spikes, quite showy, used in teas

''Salvia spathacea'', Hummingbird sage, a magenta-flowering annual with huge leaves

''Salvia verticillata'', Whorled clary, Lilac sage, a white- or blue-flowering perennial with the scent of Clary ]]

Non-aromatic sages -

''Salvia argentea'', Silver sage, usually a showy-flowered biennial, named for the color of its foliage

''Salvia azurea'', Blue sage, Azure blue sage; this species has very big bright blue flowers

''Salvia coccinea'', Blood sage, a scarlet-flowered tender perennial

''Salvia divinorum'', Diviner's sage, a highly psychoactive variety

''Salvia farinacea'', Mealycup sage, grown as an annual in temperate climates will survive mild winters

''Salvia guaranitica'', grown as an ornamental plant and a bee plant, has brilliantly saturated blue flowers and is perennial to zone 7. It is one of the sages often known as hummingbird sage.

''Salvia horminum'', (synonymysyn.: ''S. viridis'') Painted sage, an annual with showy blue, pink or white flower bracts

''Salvia patens'', a blue-flowering annual

''Salvia splendens'', Scarlet sage, a red-flowering annual

''Salvia x superba'', a purple-flowering perennial

Chia sages -

''Salvia arizonica'', Arizona sage, Desert indigo sage, a purple-flowering annual, native to Texas

''Salvia carnosa'', a blue-flowering annual, native to the Arizona desert

''Salvia columbariae'', Chia, Chia sage, California chia, a blue-flowering annual native to California desert

''Salvia polystachya'', Chia sage, Chia seed

''Salvia potus'', Chia.

Medicinal uses - Several types of ''Salvia'' are used medicinally:

aromatic varieties (usually strongly scented Leafleaves, also used as herbs)

non-aromatic varieties (not considered medicinal, but many still have a scent)

Chia sages

''Divinorum'' (Diviner's sage) is drug used for spiritual and recreational purposes.

Aromatic sages - The aromatic sages strengthen the lungs and can be used in teas or tinctures to prevent coughs. Less aromatic species of ''Salvia'' are run-of-the-mill mint-family anti-inflammatories, which means that they can be used for pretty much any infection or inflammation, and will give at least some relief.Common sage (''Salvia officinalis'') drunk as a cold tea will stop sweating, while the same tea drunk hot will produce sweating. Cold and hot teas will also either stop or enhance milk production.White sage (''Salvia apiana'') is a very strong general anti-inflammatory, used as tea or tincture. The tincture has a very nice scent and can be used as a perfume. This species is the famous whitesage of smudge sticks.Pineapple sage (''Salvia elegans'', old: ''S. rutilans'') is a tender perennial with pineapple-scented leaves. Medicinally, this is perhaps closest to the scented geraniums, a sweet-smelling ''Pelargonium'' species.Red sage (''Salvia miltiorrhiza'') is used medicinally in Traditional Chinese medicine.Chia sages. The seeds of these species are used as bulk laxatives, much like the seeds of Psyllium (''Plantago'' spp.) or linseed. Chia has been important in the diet of desert Indians. It is still used for its Mucilagemucilaginous qualities by Mexican natives.Diviner's sage (''Salvia divinorum'') also called Yerba de la Pastora or sometimes just ''Salvia'', is a plant that differs from all the other sages. It is a MexicoMexican visionary herb and there is some evidence it is a true cultivar. It is known to have strong psychoactive properties.

References -

''A Book of Salvias: Sages for Every Garden'' by Betsy Clebsch, Timber Press, 1997, ISBN 0881923699 An excellent reference on salvias, and has been updated in 2004

External links -

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