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Sage

Sage

Latin Name: Salvia officinalis
Description of Appearance: Grey-green leaves on a woody stem
Common Names:
  • Sage

Health Information

Health uses for this plant

Digestive aid

Active Ingredients: Thujone and camphor
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Herbal teas or capsules

Antioxidant properties

Active Ingredients: Rosmarinic acid and flavonoids
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Extracts or teas

Sore throat relief

Active Ingredients: Thujone and cineole
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Gargling with sage tea

Improving cognitive function

Active Ingredients: Carnosic acid and rosmarinic acid have neuroprotective properties
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Can be consumed as a tea or dietary supplement

Anti-inflammatory effects

Active Ingredients: Carnosol and carnosic acid
Part Of Plant Used: Leaves
Preperation Method: Topical application or ingestion

Active Phytochemical

Active phytochemicals found in this plant

Thujone

Description Thujone is a natural organic compound classified as a monoterpene that is found in several plants, including wormwood, sage, and thuja.

Rosmarinic acid

Description Rosmarinic acid is a natural polyphenolic compound found in certain herbs and plants. It is known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Carnosic acid

Description Carnosic acid is a natural phenolic diterpene with antioxidant properties.

Carnosol

Description Carnosol is a natural phenolic diterpene with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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Description of Appearance: Wormwood is a herbaceous perennial plant with silvery-green aromatic leaves that are deeply lobed and covered in fine hairs. It also produces small yellow flowers on tall, stiff stems.
Common Names:
  • Wormwood
  • Absinthe wormwood
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Description of Appearance: Thuja occidentalis is a coniferous evergreen tree with scale-like leaves arranged in flattened sprays. The foliage is dark green in color and the tree has a narrow, conical shape.
Common Names:
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  • White Cedar
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Latin Name: Origanum vulgare
Description of Appearance: Oregano is a small perennial herb with aromatic leaves that are green and oval-shaped. It also produces small white or pink flowers.
Common Names:
  • Oregano
  • Wild marjoram

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Description of Appearance: Citrus-scented herb with heart-shaped leaves
Common Names:
  • Lemon Balm

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Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves
Common Names:
  • Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary
Latin Name: Rosmarinus officinalis
Description of Appearance: Woody, perennial herb with needle-like leaves
Common Names:
  • Rosemary