Herbs: Sage

Scientific name: Salvia officianalis,
Lamiaceae

Aroma and flavour: belongs to the family of mint, it has a pronounced herbal flavour - savoury, earthy, musky, woodsy, herbaceous, with hints of mint, eucalyptus, lemon and slightly peppery.

Culinary uses: used in many European cuisines, for example, in the Balkans, in Italian cuisine in saltimbocca, into melted butter for pasta or gnocchi, in English cuisine for stuffing roast turkeys or chicken, in pork casseroles, beans, beef, duck, cheeses and sausages.  Often also used in the Middle Eastern as a tisane or herbal tea. Can also be used in incense and essential oils.

Medicinal properties: is an anti-septic, a systemic anti-biotic, helps flatulence, sore throats, digestion, hormonal problems and helps to stimulate the brain, amongst its many health properties !