Dried garden sage leaf (Salvia officinalis), savoury and grey-green.
Traditionally used in herbalism: A savoury kitchen herb with a long medicinal pedigree — traditionally used as an aromatic astringent to soothe sore throats (as a gargle), support healthy digestion, and, in folk tradition, to ease the night sweats of life's transitions.
A little lore: A herb of wisdom, purification, and protection — burned to cleanse and kept to draw prosperity and grant wishes.
Close to home: Yes — garden sage is a hardy perennial in much of Ontario and a kitchen-garden staple.
In your cup & cauldron: Use in the kitchen, as a tea, or burned for cleansing smoke.
Offered for traditional and metaphysical purposes only. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any condition. Please consult a qualified healthcare provider before use, especially if pregnant, nursing, or taking medication.