SPICES, MEDICINAL AND AROMATİC PLANTS
SAGE (Salvia pratensis)
Salvia pratensis (meadow clary or meadow sage) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae.Salvia pratensis is an herbaceous perennial forming a basal clump 1 to 1.5 m (3.3 to 4.9 ft) tall, with rich green rugose leaves that are slightly ruffled and toothed on the edges. The name of the plant 'clary' is derived from 'clear-eye' and the plant seeds were formerly used as a paste to remove particles from the eyes and to reduce inflammation or redness. It was also used as a gargle for sore throats, and to clean teeth . It has also been used as a flavouring for beers and wines.
