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Sage (Culinary)

Salvia officinalis

Culinary Herb/Spice, Cognitiverespiratoryantimicrobial

Sage is a traditional herb used for throat comfort, digestion, and cognitive support routines. It’s also widely used as a culinary herb.

Key Benefits

Traditionally used for throat and mouth comfort (educational use).
Supports digestion traditions after rich foods.
Used historically in memory and clarity routines.

Common Issues It May Help With

Sore throat routines (traditional use).
Digestive heaviness (traditional use).
Brain fog routines (traditional use).

How To Use (Simple)

Tea: steep leaves (strong, use modestly).
Gargle: traditional use for throat comfort.
Food: common with meats, stuffing, and savory dishes.

Taste / Notes

Savory, earthy, slightly bitter.

Evidence Level

Traditional use is strong; some modern research explores cognition and oral health.

Cautions

Avoid excessive medicinal use, especially in pregnancy.

Interactions

Use caution with seizure disorders if consuming heavily.

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