A well known herb with an intense flavor, it can be added to meats, soups, dips and cheeses. Sage can be a bit temperamental so pick leaves regularly and dry them for later use. I have found that sage in cooking is an acquired taste and we keep them mostly for medicinal purposes. It has a remarkable effect on cognitive function and improving memory, eases the symptoms of menopause, is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory and is excellent for skin ailments such as eczema, psoriasis and acne. A cup of sage tea eases cold and flus, nasal congestion and a syrup made from sage and honey makes a great natural cough remedy.
