
○ Latin name: Salvia officinalis ○ Dosage: 230 mg per capsule Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an aromatic plant of the Lamiaceae family, native to the Mediterranean region. It can reach a height of 50-70 cm and its leaves are evergreen and slightly hairy, gray-green in color. The flowers, which appear in summer, are blue or mauve. Sage is a perennial that grows easily in well-drained, sunny soils. It is cultivated for its aromatic leaves, which are used fresh or dried in cooking to flavor meats, fish, soups and sauces. Sage has been a popular plant since ancient times. The Greeks and Romans used sage for its medicinal and culinary properties. The ancient Egyptians considered it a sacred plant and used it in religious ceremonies. ֍ According to legend, sage was brought to Europe by the Crusaders, who discovered it in the gardens of Muslim sultans during their travels in the East.