Biological designation:

Salvia officinalis

Salvia comes from the Latin word "salvare" meaning to cure, which indicates the excellent healing qualities of the plant. Sage was well known in antiquity and was brought across the Alps by monks in the Middle Ages. Sage has an antiphlogistic, perspiration-inhibiting and antibacterial effect in the case of gastro-intestinal disorders and in cases of catarrh of the upper respiratory tract. Thanks to its antiphlogistic properties, sage is often used as a mouthwash or gargle in cases of inflammation of the mouth or throat.

Habitat:

A native of southern Europe, found on sunny mountainsides, prefers chalky ground.

Active ingredients:

Major active ingredients are volatile oils, tannins, bitter principles.