- Glossary
- Common sage - herb with healing power
Common sage - herb with healing power
Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial herb originating from the Mediterranean region. It has characteristic gray-green fuzzy leaves with an intense fragrance and savory flavor. In cooking, it is traditionally used to season meats, pasta, sauces, and poultry stuffing. Italian cuisine uses it in the classic dish saltimbocca and in brown butter sauce. Sage has significant medicinal properties, it acts as an anti-inflammatory, antibacterial agent, and aids digestion. Sage tea is a traditional remedy for sore throats.
- Common sage originates from the Mediterranean and its name derives from the Latin salvare, meaning to heal.
- In Italian cuisine, sage is a key ingredient in the dish saltimbocca alla romana.
- Sage tea is traditionally used for gargling to relieve sore throats and gum inflammation.
- Sage contains thujone, an essential oil compound, which is why it should not be consumed in large amounts.
Nutritional values (100 g of product contains)
Energy
315 kcal
16 %
Proteins
11 g
21 %
Fats
13 g
18 %
Carbohydrates
61 g
23 %
Fiber
40 g
161 %
Salt
28 mg
< 1 %
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