SALVIA OFFICINALIS Leaves (Common SAGE

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Salvia officinalis (sage, also called garden sage, or common sage) is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. The common name "sage" is also used for a number of related and unrelated species. Description Cultivars are quite variable in size, leaf and flower color, and foliage pattern, with many variegated leaf types. The Old World type grows to approximately 2 ft (0.61 m) tall and wide, with lavender flowers most common, though they can also be white, pink, or purple. The plant flowers in late spring or summer. The leaves are oblong, ranging in size up to 2.5 in (6.4 cm) long by 1 in (2.5 cm) wide. Leaves are grey-green, rugose on the upper side, and nearly white underneath due to the many short soft hairs. Modern cultivars include leaves with purple, rose, cream, and yellow in many variegated combinations. Uses 1 tablespoon of leaves to put in an enamel bowl, pour 200 ml of hot boiling water, cover and insist on a boiling water bath for 15 minutes. Cool at room temperature for 45 minutes, strain, wring out the residue in the strained infusion. Volume infusion bring boiled water to 200 ml. Externally used for inhalation and rinse 3-4 times a day: adults and children over 12 years - undiluted, children 7-12 years - 4 tablespoons of tincture diluted in 200 ml of boiled water, to children 3-7 years - 2 tablespoons tincture diluted in 200 ml of boiled water. 3-filter package placed in a glass or enamel bowl, pour 200 ml of boiling water, close and leave for 15 minutes. Externally used for inhalation and rinse 3-4 times a day: adults and children over 12 years - undiluted, children 7-12 years - 4 tablespoons of tincture diluted in 200 ml of boiled water, to children 3-7 years - 2 tablespoons tincture diluted in 200 ml of boiled water.