Wednesday, March 23, 2011

365 ~ 81 ~ Herbs in Macro VI (Last one... I promise!) :)

Sage




Used for cooking, Sage has a slight peppery flavor.  It is commonly used in British, Italian and Middle Eastern cooking.  Of course, here in America, we all know it is a key ingredient in Turkey stuffing and seasoning! :)


Interesting Note:  The names Salvia and "Sage" are derived from the Latin salvere ("to save"), referring to the healing properties long attributed to the various Salvia species.  Modern evidence shows possible uses as an anti-sweating agent, antibiotic, antifungal, astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycemic, and tonic.
Investigations have taken place into using sage as a treatment for Alzheimer's disease patients.

11 comments:

  1. Would have never guessed that first one to be sage..very pretty!

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  2. No.. don't be done. I'm waiting for basil! :) This is a fun series. I enjoy the interesting facts about them as well. Great macro!

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  3. Dr. Oz talked about sage today too... I can't remember what it was good for though LOL!

    Love the first one!

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  4. Yep, in our Chicken Pot Pie! ;)

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  5. Interesting notes regarding sage! Love the first shot!

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  6. These are pretty. I like the info you shared as well. :)

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  7. My sage is just starting to green up

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  8. Beautiful job. Great detail on that 2nd one.

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  9. Love both of them. My Maternal Grandma and my Mom used to make a tea out of sage for stomach aches, and some other stuff, not sure if it was a Native American or Hispanic origin lesson.

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  10. I love to use sage in my cooking! Love that first shot!

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