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Cut Up Salvia officinalis, ready to be brewed.

Cur moriatur homo cui salvia crescit in horto? (Latin)
Why should a man die who has Sage growing in his garden?

We are not entirely sure that Garden Sage, Salvia officinalis, will save you from death. But, in this season, it can help with head allergies. Sage is an astringent, which means that it helps dry things out. We have given Sage Tea many times to allergy sufferers an hour or so before bedtime to help dry them out enough so that they can get a good night's sleep. Be careful using Sage if you are a nursing mother. It can dry up the production of breast milk.

Take 6 or 7 goodly sized Garden Sage leaves and chop them up roughly. Add them to a mug or cup. Pour on them 8 ounces of water just-off-the-boil. Lid the mug or cup, and let sit for 10 minutes. Strain the leaves, add a bit of honey if desired, then drink.

Add a squeeze of lemon to the brew if you have a cold or sore throat, and drink a cup of it three times per day. You can also mix the plain Sage tea (no honey, no lemon) with a tablespoon or two of apple cider vinegar, then let cool. Use the mixture as a gargle, as needed, to soothe a sore throat.

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