Sage
Leaves are opposite on the stems. Stems are
square. Flowers range from white to blue-
lavender. Flowers are often arranged in whirls.
Leaves can be used as a seasoning; flavors
tend to be stronger than those of the culinary
sage and there is considerable variability
among plants. Honey from black sage is
considered one of the best.
The Kumeyaay Indians bathed with a tea of
stems and leaves as a treatment for flu,
rheumatism and arthritis, and LuiseƱo
harvested the tiny high-protein seeds for
food. Numerous other medicinal uses have
been described.
Other varieties of sage :
-white
-purple
-black