Sage tea is an aromatic infusion made from the leaves of common sage (Salvia officinalis), an herb in the same family as mint. Commonly used as a spice, sage also has a long history of use in ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Herbs are a group of plants that are as useful today as they were centuries ago, and thank goodness for that. Their good looks, easy care, and delicious ...

Sage and sage extracts may have cognitive benefits and other health benefits such as reducing cholesterol, though more research needs to be done to confirm these effects. Doses of up to 1,500 mg per ...

Seasons have distinct aromas. For me, autumn is the smell of fallen leaves mulching on a wet lawn, the curl of wood smoke in the air, and warm sun hitting a half-frozen field. In the garden and in the ...

For millennia small, perennial evergreens of the genus Salvia have been used in the kitchen, the women’s medicine chest, and in sacred ceremonies. The translated Latin is “to save” or “to heal.” It ...

Let’s explore uses for basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary and sage — the six common fresh herbs that are easy to find in the grocery store produce section or at a farm market. We will also ...

On this late June day, my garden is flooded with magic afternoon light. My huge bundle of sage plants is crowned with purple flowers. I rub my hands through the herb as I pass by, and its earthy, ...