My herb garden is complete. I went out yesterday and purchased 2 more of the same variety, Salvia officinalis. To the rest of us that would be sage. But why two of the same herb? That would be because I intend to use a lot of it this summer.
After reading about this plant that has been in use since the 1st Century BC as a cooking herb, spiritual aid and healing herb, I decided that I would need more than just one. Meramieh, the Arabic name, is highly regarded for its antiseptic, antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sage infusion, sometime referred to as Greek Tea, stops infections and kills bacteria. And that's just the beginning of its benefits. It is a "valuable agent in the delirium of fevers and in the nervous excitement frequently accompanying brain and nervous diseases" says one herbal medical manual.
The list of benefits from its use seems endless. Consider this: it can treat sore throats and coughs, aids digestion and gastrointestinal disorders, it soothes rheumatism and pain in joints, improves hair loss, promotes weight loss, speeds up metabolism, and treats such various conditions as diabetes, high cholesterol, lethargy, asthma, and hot flashes. It has a curative effect on the liver and kidneys and improves memory, too.
Maybe two plants won't be enough!
Blending black tea and sage is one of my absolute favorites! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!