Sage
Salvia officinalis
- Name: Sage
- Latin name: Salvia officinalis
- Harvest area: Mediterranean border
- Harvest period: june - august
- Properties:
- - Digestive
- Anti-perspiring
Description:
Already know at the pharaohs era, sage a travelled through the centuries an the continents as food as well as medicament.
The Chinese did not hesitate to change some of their most precious tea leaves with some sage leaves.
In the XVIII century, asthmatic people used to smoke sage leaves rolled in cigarettes.
Cultivation:
Originating from the Mediterranean area, sage is currently cultivated in Europe, especially in the southern regions and in America.
The harvest is carried out in spring and autumn.
Uses:
Nowadays, sage is mainly used as an aromatic herb. Its taste is puissant, slightly bitter and camphor.
It perfectly accompanies lamb, pork, marinades and omelettes.