Ingredient · No. 075

Sage

Difficulty Cause for Pause

A very dramatic herb. Its scientific name, Salvia, comes from the Latin 'salvere,' meaning "to be saved," and it was once believed to increase wisdom.

Rich in antioxidants and vitamins & minerals.

Origins

Native to the northern Mediterranean coast, sage has a long history of medicinal and culinary use.

Mediterranean

Used In

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