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Salvia Officinalis
Nomenclature
Family:
Lamiaceae
English Common Name:
Sage
Arabic Name:
قصعين
Locations
Dry banks and stony places, usually in limestone areas and often where there is very little soil .
Cannot grow in the shade, requires dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought .
Southern Europe to Asia Minor but grows also in the US.
Indigenous Knowledge
To relieve stomach and G.I. discomforts.
Cooking Tips
Edible Parts:
Leaves
Modes of Consumption:
Leaves and flowers are eaten raw or cooked; A herb tea is made from the fresh or dried leaves.
Recipes:
Sage Herbal Tea
Stuffed Sage Leaves
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