SAGE 45G

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SAGE 45G
IngredientsSage
Barcode EAN :5028986007894

General Description
Sage is an herb from an evergreen shrub, Salvia officinalis, in the mint family. Its long, grayishgreen leaves take on a velvety, cottonlike texture when rubbed (meaning ground lightly and passed through a coarse sieve). 
Geographical Sources
Sage is grown in the United States. It also is grown in Dalmatia and Albania. 
Traditional Ethnic Uses
Sage enhances pork, lamb, meats, and sausages. Chopped leaves flavor salads, pickles, and cheese. It is one of the most popular herbs in the United States. 
Taste and Aroma
Sage has a fragrant aroma and an astringent but warm flavor. 
History/Region of Origin
The name "Sage" comes from the Latin word “salia,” meaning “to save.” Greeks and Romans used it to cure snake bites and to invigorate the mind and body. In the Middle Ages, people drank Sage in tea and used Sage to treat colds, fevers, liver trouble, and epilepsy. Although Sage is no longer used medicinally, it has become one of the worlds most popular herbs. 

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