Sage

The propagation of salvia can be done by sowing, cutting, layering and dividing clumps.

This plant should be grown in a place where there is good sun exposure and the soil is well drained and rich in organic matter.

The soil needs to be watered frequently to keep it moist but not in excess, since excess water can harm the plant

It is native to the Mediterranean region.

It is said to have been introduced in Europe as a medicinal plant, through Egypt.

This plant was well-known in the Middle Ages thanks to its healing properties, and was used in a mixture of herbs which, it was said, protected from the plague.

It was also known in antiquity to ward off evil, increase female fertility and treat snake bites.

In cooking the sage is used as an aromatic plant in marinades of meat, cheese, beverages, sauces, roasts and soups.

In medicinal terms it has antibiotic, antifungal and tonic properties.

In its essential oil are the strongest active constituents such as eucalyptol, borneol and thujone.

Sage