The Sage is originally southern Europe. The ancient Greeks believed that sage leaf tea purifies the blood.
The Romans sanctified the sage and its velvet texture involved in special worship.
The Sage Latin name ‘Salvia’ is derived from the Latin word ‘Salvere’ which means to save.
In the Middle Ages, people believed that the sage could cure almost any illness and any pain.
The fresh leaves are used to season chicken, meat, sausage, fish, pickled salads and tea.

In folk medicine, the plant is used to treat wounds, coughs, bronchitis, gastrointestinal diseases, toothache, and gums.

Nutrition Facts (per 100 grams)

Calories (energy) 315 Vitamin b1 (mcg) 0.336
Protein (grams) 10.63 Vitamin b3 niacin (mcg) 5.72
Carbohydrate (grams) 60.73 Vitamin b6 2.69
Sugars(grams)1.71 Folic-Vitamin B9 (mcg) 274
fat (grams) 12.75 Vitamin C (mg) 32.4
Saturated fat(grams)7.03 Vitamin E (mcg) 7.48
Cholesterol (mg) 0 Vitamin K (mcg) 1714.5
Sodium (ml) 11 Calcium (mg) 1652
Dietary fiber (grams) 40.3 Iron (mg) 28.12
Water (grams) 7.95 Magnesium (mg) 428
Vitamin A (mcg) 295 Phosphorus (mg) 91
Total Vitamin B (mg) 9.774 Zinc (mg) 4.7
Vitamin b1 (mcg) 0.754 Potassium (mg) 1070

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