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infomation, history and folklore about sage ... In the seventeenth century, herb strewers were employed by the English Royal Family to scatter sage and lavender to cover the stench of urban life. ... Some History of Sage...
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www.theherbspiral.com/SageHistory.htm
www.theherbspiral.com/SageHistory.htm
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Sage has not always been used in the kitchen, however. For most of its long history it has been a healing herb (supposedly curing everything from snake bites, eye problems, infection, epilepsy, intoxication, memory loss, worms and intestinal problems) or prescribed as an aphrodisiac.
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www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/gilbert/sage.htm
www.sallybernstein.com/food/columns/gilbert/sage.htm
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Sage leaves are grayish green in color with a silvery bloom covering. They are lance-shaped and feature prominent veins running throughout. Sage has been held in high regard throughout history both for it culinary and medicinal properties. ... You'd be a wise sage to add the herb sage to your recipes. Not only does it have...
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www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?tname=foodspice&dbid=76
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Information about the herb Sage ... Salvia officinalis , also known as Broad-leaved White Sage is part of the Salvia officinalis plant family. Sage is an evergreen perennial ... History: Sage is named from the Latin salvare, 'to save'. This name was then corrupted to Sauija and Sauge (Fench) and Sawge (Old English)
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www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/sage.htm
www.globalherbalsupplies.com/herb_information/sage.htm
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Throughout history sage has also been used as a muscle relaxant, an antiperspirant and a treatment for sore throats, diarrhea, venereal disease and a host of other conditions. It was also applied to wounds and insect bites.
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www.polgara.com/cookbook/herb/sage.htm
www.polgara.com/cookbook/herb/sage.htm
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Sage Plant/Herb: Sage is used to improve your memory, calm your digestive and nervous systems. Get information on the history, uses and benefits of sage herb/plant at Herbalist.com ... Those ancients considered it a sacred herb and believed that its growth in one's garden would promote immortality. Sage's botanical name,
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www.herbalist.com/wiki.details/SAGE/
www.herbalist.com/wiki.details/SAGE/
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The Romans considered sage to be a sacred herb and concocted a whole elaborate ceremony just to pick it. A sage gatherer would have to use a special knife (not made of iron as it reacts with the sage), have to have clean clothes and clean feet and a sacrific of food would have to be made before he could begin.
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www.selfsufficientish.com/sage.htm
www.selfsufficientish.com/sage.htm
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Informative article about the spice Sage, its botany, chemistry, history and cross-cultural culinary usage. ... Indian Spices: Sage (indianetzone.com) Ilkas und Ullis Kochecke: Salbei A Pinch of Sage (www.apinchof.com) San Marcos Growers: Sage Transport Information Service: Sage Saskatchewan Herb and Spice Association:
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www.uni-graz.at/~katzer/engl/Salv_off.html
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Poppy Seeds; Red Pepper; Rosemary; Saffron; Sage; Sesame Seed; Summer Savory; Tarragon; Thyme; ... History/Region of Origin; As early as the 4th century BC Cardamom was used in India as a medicinal herb. Greeks and Romans imported it as a digestive aid. In Sweden it has become a more popular spice than cinnamon...
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www.deancoleman.com/herbs.htm
www.deancoleman.com/herbs.htm
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