Packaging: 40g (or 500g & 1kg), containing the aerial parts of the plant.
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Other Names: Sage, Wild Sage, Greek Sage, and more.

Properties:
● Excellent wound healer (for washes).
● Helps with blood sugar control.
● Tonic for the nervous system.
● Aids in preventing hair loss (for washes).
● Suppresses milk secretion in breastfeeding mothers.
● Helps with hypertension.
● Improves liver function and digestion.
● Aids in dyspepsia and bloating.
● Excellent for liver disorders.
● Reduces night sweats and excessive salivation.
● Strengthens the nervous system in cases of melancholy, stress, depression, and pessimism.
● Helps with menopausal issues and stimulates menstruation.
● Used for colds and upper respiratory diseases, bronchitis, asthma, severe cough, lung tuberculosis, hemoptysis, and shortness of breath.
● Aids in stomach ulcers, colic, and intestinal spasms.
● Helps strengthen the nervous system and improve metabolism.
● Eliminates hand tremors.
● Enhances weak memory.

Origin: Greece, Imathia region (collected from the Pieria Mountains).

Storage: Store in a cool (5°C – 15°C) and dark place.

Preparation:
Steep 1 tablespoon of ground sage (or a pinch of unground) in 1 glass of boiling water in a covered container for 5-10 minutes, then strain before use. For washes, prepare a more concentrated tea with 50-60g per liter of water.

Historical Information:
Sage has been held in high regard since Ancient Rome as a valuable medicinal plant. Likely in the 6th century, the plant found its way into the luggage of Benedictine monks and crossed the Alps into Central Europe. Supported by Charlemagne, sage was cultivated in monastery gardens. Since the Middle Ages, it has remained one of the favorite herbs in cooking. Initially wild in the Mediterranean region, sage cultivation has since spread throughout Europe and North America.

Scientifically Proven Applications:
Both the Commission E and ESCOP recommend the use of sage for gastrointestinal disturbances, excessive sweating (internal use), and for inflammation of the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat (external use). The components of sage leaves complement each other in combating inflammation of the oral and pharyngeal cavities: the essential oil acts antimicrobially, the triterpene ursolic acid has anti-inflammatory action, and the tannins help restore damaged skin. In limited amounts, sage leaves also contain bitter compounds that stimulate appetite and gastrointestinal activity. The inhibition of sweat production is attributed to the tannins, which has been confirmed in recent clinical studies.

Cooking Recipes with Sage:

(1) Pork Chops with Sweet and Sour Sauce

Ingredients (for 4 people):
• 4 pork chops
• 1-2 dried onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 grated tomatoes
• 4 pitted prunes
• 2-3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2-3 tablespoons dried sage
• Pepper
• Salt

Procedure:
Fry the pork chops, season with salt and pepper, and place them on a plate. In a small pot, heat the olive oil and sauté the onions for 3-4 minutes. Add the tomatoes and sauté. Then add the prunes, soy sauce, sage, salt, pepper, a little water, and let the sauce boil until it thickens and leaves with its oil.