Nutritional Value Of Sage

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a small perennial evergreen herb, belonging to the mint family Lamiaceae and genus Salvia. The term Salvia officinalis has been derived from the Latin word ‘salvere’, which means ‘to be saved or to be healed’. The life saving herb possesses green-grayish leaves, with woody stems and blue to purplish color flowers. The plant is known by more than half a dozen names, including Dalmatian sage, Red sage Garden sage, Kitchen sage, Broadleaf sage, Culinary sage, Common sage, and Purple sage, and has medicinal value attached to it. Sage is native to Mediterranean region and is renowned for its health-promoting properties. The plant has been awarded as "Herb of the Year" in 2001, by International Herb Association.

 

In ancient times, sage was revered as wonder herb, with magical properties. The Romans treated the plant as sacred and used to organize a special ceremony to gather it. Both Greeks and Roman used it as preservative for meat. It was later confirmed by scientists that the herb possessed properties that prevents spoilage. The popularity of sage can be easily reflected from the fact that in the ancient times, the Chinese used to exchange three cases of tea leaves with the Dutch, for a single case of sage leaves. Sage is a boon in conditions like indigestion, gas, depression, and menopausal problems, owing to the nutrients in it. To know all about the nutritional value present in Sage, go through the Food Rating Chart given below.

 

Amount of Sage: 2 tsp

Total Weight of Sage: 1.40 g