Sage

+Description

Sage is an herb with oblong gray-green leaves. Sage is native to southwestern United States and northwestern Mexico. The herb has a pungent, slightly bitter to peppery flavour. The herb is available in both fresh and dried form. Sage is one of the few herbs which actually has a more intense and concentrated flavour after drying.

+Availability

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Sage is available from Israel and Kenya.

+Main nutrients

Calcium, Copper, Fiber, Folate, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese,Thiamine, Vitamin A, B6, C, E and K.

Sage

Sage is one of the few herbs which actually has a more intense and concentrated flavour after drying.
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Dried sage does not need any preparation. Fresh sage should be washed before adding it fresh or cooked to a dish.

Consumption

Sage is used fresh or dried in recipes. It can also be used in salads, sauces, stuffing and tea.

When to eat

Fresh sage can be kept for a short time in the refrigerator, or for a longer period in the freezer. Dried sage can be kept at room temperature.

Sage is traditionally associated with long life.
You can bring back the colour in the first grey hairs, by rinsing the hair with the extract of sage.
Sage has been consumed for many years by women going through menopause. This is due to the fact that sage might be able to help control excessive sweating.