Red Sage is a very popular and versatile gourmet spice. Red Sage tea has traditionally been used for inflammations of the mouth, throat and tonsils, its volatile oils soothing the mucous membranes. It is also a traditional suppressor of breast milk. Modern research confirms the antioxidant and bacteriacidal actions of Red Sages constituents. As a gargle it will aid in the treatment of laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and quinsy. The German Commission E monograph suggests a daily dose of sage leaf tea for these purposes. A valuable carminative used in dyspepsia. Red Sage stimulates the muscles of the uterus and so should be avoided during pregnancy. Grieve: In the United States, where it is still an official medicine, it is in some repute, especially in the form of an infusion, the principal and most valued application of which is as a wash for the cure of affections of the mouth and as a gargle in inflamed sore throat, being excellent for relaxed throat and tonsils, and also for ulcerated throat. The gargle is useful for bleeding gums and to prevent an excessive flow of saliva. The infusion when made for internal use is termed Sage Tea, and can be made simply by pouring 1 pint of boiling water on to 1 OZ. of the dried herb, the dose being from a wineglassful to half a teacupful, as often as required, but the old-fashioned way of making it is more elaborate and the result is a pleasant drink, cooling in fevers, and also a cleanser and purifier of the blood. Half an ounce of fresh Sage leaves, 1 OZ. of sugar, the juice of 1 lemon, or < OZ. of grated rind, are infused in a quart of boiling water and strained off after half an hour. (In Jamaica the negroes sweeten Sage Tea with lime-juice instead of lemon.) Sage Tea or infusion of Sage is a valuable agent in the delirium of fevers and in the nervous excitement frequently accompanying brain and nervous diseases and has considerable reputation as a remedy, given in small and oft-repeated doses. It will check excessive perspiration in phthisis cases, and is useful as an emmenagogue. A cup of the strong infusion will be found good to relieve nervous headache. The infusion made strong, without the lemons and sugar, is an excellent lotion for ulcers and to heal raw abrasions of the skin. It has also been popularly used as an application to the scalp, to darken the hair. The fresh leaves, rubbed on the teeth, will cleanse them and strengthen the gums. Sage is a common ingredient in tooth-powders. Sage and Onion stuffing for ducks, geese and pork enables the stomach to digest the rich food.

Clary sage can be used as a substitute for garden sage in all recipes. Clary sage yields an essence used in perfumery and distilling. The herb is also used to flavor liqueurs and wines, and for medicinal purposes, since it has proven stomachic, anti-perspirant, and emmenagogic properties. Sage stimulates the muscles of the uterus and so should be avoided during pregnancy. The genus name is derived from Latin salvere - to be saved, referring to its medicinal properties. The species name clary, from the Latin clarus, refers to clear-eye; the mucilaginous seeds - when soaked in water, were used to clear grit from the eyes. Sage is also a classic remedy for inflammations of the mouth, throat and tonsils, its volatile oils and mucilage soothing the mucous membranes. Used as a mouth wash for inflamed and bleeding gums, inflamed tongue or generalized mouth inflammation or ulcers. As a gargle it will aid sore throat. As a compress it promotes the healing of wounds. A valuable carminative used in dyspepsia. It reduces sweating when taken internally and may be used to reduce the production of breast milk. Grieve: It has mostly been employed in disordered states of the digestion, as a stomachic, and has also proved useful in kidney diseases. The seeds when soaked in water for a few minutes form a thick mucilage. In Jamaica, where the plant is found, it was much in use as a cooling and cleansing agent for ulcers, and also used it for inflammations of the eyes. A decoction of the leaves boiled in coco-nut oil was used to cure the stings of scorpions. Clary and a Jamaican species of Vervain form two of the ingredients of an aromatic warm bath sometimes prescribed there with benefit. Culpepper recommends a powder of the dry roots taken as snuff to relieve headache, and 'the fresh leaves, fried in butter, first dipped in a batter of flour, egges, and a little milke, serve as a dish to the table that is not unpleasant to any and exceedingly profitable.' The juice of the herb drunk in ale and beer, as well as the ordinary infusion, has been recommended as very helpful in all women's diseases and ailments.

Red Sage is a very popular and versatile gourmet spice. Red Sage tea has traditionally been used for inflammations of the mouth, throat and tonsils, its volatile oils soothing the mucous membranes. It is also a traditional suppressor of breast milk. Modern research confirms the antioxidant and bacteriacidal actions of Red Sages constituents. As a gargle it will aid in the treatment of laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and quinsy. The German Commission E monograph suggests a daily dose of sage leaf tea for these purposes. A valuable carminative used in dyspepsia. Red Sage stimulates the muscles of the uterus and so should be avoided during pregnancy. Grieve: In the United States, where it is still an official medicine, it is in some repute, especially in the form of an infusion, the principal and most valued application of which is as a wash for the cure of affections of the mouth and as a gargle in inflamed sore throat, being excellent for relaxed throat and tonsils, and also for ulcerated throat. The gargle is useful for bleeding gums and to prevent an excessive flow of saliva. The infusion when made for internal use is termed Sage Tea, and can be made simply by pouring 1 pint of boiling water on to 1 OZ. of the dried herb, the dose being from a wineglassful to half a teacupful, as often as required, but the old-fashioned way of making it is more elaborate and the result is a pleasant drink, cooling in fevers, and also a cleanser and purifier of the blood. Half an ounce of fresh Sage leaves, 1 OZ. of sugar, the juice of 1 lemon, or < OZ. of grated rind, are infused in a quart of boiling water and strained off after half an hour. (In Jamaica the negroes sweeten Sage Tea with lime-juice instead of lemon.) Sage Tea or infusion of Sage is a valuable agent in the delirium of fevers and in the nervous excitement frequently accompanying brain and nervous diseases and has considerable reputation as a remedy, given in small and oft-repeated doses. It will check excessive perspiration in phthisis cases, and is useful as an emmenagogue. A cup of the strong infusion will be found good to relieve nervous headache. The infusion made strong, without the lemons and sugar, is an excellent lotion for ulcers and to heal raw abrasions of the skin. It has also been popularly used as an application to the scalp, to darken the hair. The fresh leaves, rubbed on the teeth, will cleanse them and strengthen the gums. Sage is a common ingredient in tooth-powders. Sage and Onion stuffing for ducks, geese and pork enables the stomach to digest the rich food.

Red Sage is a very popular and versatile gourmet spice. Red Sage tea has traditionally been used for inflammations of the mouth, throat and tonsils, its volatile oils soothing the mucous membranes. It is also a traditional suppressor of breast milk. Modern research confirms the antioxidant and bacteriacidal actions of Red Sages constituents. As a gargle it will aid in the treatment of laryngitis, pharyngitis, tonsillitis and quinsy. The German Commission E monograph suggests a daily dose of sage leaf tea for these purposes. A valuable carminative used in dyspepsia. Red Sage stimulates the muscles of the uterus and so should be avoided during pregnancy. Grieve: In the United States, where it is still an official medicine, it is in some repute, especially in the form of an infusion, the principal and most valued application of which is as a wash for the cure of affections of the mouth and as a gargle in inflamed sore throat, being excellent for relaxed throat and tonsils, and also for ulcerated throat. The gargle is useful for bleeding gums and to prevent an excessive flow of saliva. The infusion when made for internal use is termed Sage Tea, and can be made simply by pouring 1 pint of boiling water on to 1 OZ. of the dried herb, the dose being from a wineglassful to half a teacupful, as often as required, but the old-fashioned way of making it is more elaborate and the result is a pleasant drink, cooling in fevers, and also a cleanser and purifier of the blood. Half an ounce of fresh Sage leaves, 1 OZ. of sugar, the juice of 1 lemon, or < OZ. of grated rind, are infused in a quart of boiling water and strained off after half an hour. (In Jamaica the negroes sweeten Sage Tea with lime-juice instead of lemon.) Sage Tea or infusion of Sage is a valuable agent in the delirium of fevers and in the nervous excitement frequently accompanying brain and nervous diseases and has considerable reputation as a remedy, given in small and oft-repeated doses. It will check excessive perspiration in phthisis cases, and is useful as an emmenagogue. A cup of the strong infusion will be found good to relieve nervous headache. The infusion made strong, without the lemons and sugar, is an excellent lotion for ulcers and to heal raw abrasions of the skin. It has also been popularly used as an application to the scalp, to darken the hair. The fresh leaves, rubbed on the teeth, will cleanse them and strengthen the gums. Sage is a common ingredient in tooth-powders. Sage and Onion stuffing for ducks, geese and pork enables the stomach to digest the rich food.

White Sage leaves have a wonderful aroma and are a traditional Native American ceremonial incense, regarded as a sacred cleanser and blessing.

Three types of sage oil are commonly sold: Dalmatian (Salvia officinalis), Spanish (Salvia lavandulaefolia) and clary (Salvia sclarea). Each has a unique fragrance and the oils are not interchangeable in aromatherapy. Dalmatian sage oil has the characteristic aroma of the herb that is recognizable as "sage" to most of us. Sage oil is occasionally used in perfumery in herb-type, spicy, and masculine scents. Aromatherapy benefits: uplifting, vitalizing. Essential, absolute and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. The plants used to produce these oils are grown on certified organic fields and are third-party certified by Quality Assurance International; no synthetic chemicals are used in growing or processing them. Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant. Essential oils and absolutes are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Clary sage oil has a spicy, hay-like, bittersweet aroma with intriguing musk and wine-like nuances. It combines well with coriander, cardamom, citrus oils, sandalwood, cedarwood, geranium and lavandin. The aroma of clary sage is long-lasting and the oil is valued as a fixative for other scents. Aromatherapy benefits: centering, euphoric, visualizing. Essential, absolute and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. The plants used to produce these oils are grown on certified organic fields and are third-party certified by Quality Assurance International; no synthetic chemicals are used in growing or processing them. Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant. Essential oils and absolutes are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Three types of sage oil are commonly sold: Dalmatian (Salvia officinalis), Spanish (Salvia lavandulaefolia) and clary (Salvia sclarea). Each has a unique fragrance and the oils are not interchangeable in aromatherapy. Dalmatian sage oil has the characteristic aroma of the herb that is recognizable as "sage" to most of us. Sage oil is occasionally used in perfumery in herb-type, spicy, and masculine scents. Aromatherapy benefits: uplifting, vitalizing. Essential, absolute and resin oils are volatile, fragrant materials extracted from the root, bark, wood, seed, fruit, leaf or flower of a single plant. The plants used to produce these oils are grown on certified organic fields and are third-party certified by Quality Assurance International; no synthetic chemicals are used in growing or processing them. Steam distillation and cold pressing are used to extract the essential oil from the plant. Essential oils and absolutes are very potent and should always be used sparingly and in conjunction with a reliable reference. Essential oils contain the odor, taste and medicinal properties of the plant itself, but in very concentrated form, with no base oil, alcohol, water or dilutants added.

Smudging is the name given to the burning of these sacred herbs for cleansing and praying. Each of these ingredients is considered a sacred herb by Native Americans, who have used these wands for generations in the smudging ceremony.

Incense Wands are a long-burning, 100% natural incense made of aromatic botanicals used in Native American traditions. Blended to produce a light but powerful smoke that is used to enhance ceremonies and to bring the sacredness of the forest into your home. Burning these ancient American Indian herbs will purify your dwelling with a beautiful, sacred fragrance. Easy to use and ecologically sound, Native Scents Incense Wands respond to the growing interest in ritual ceremony. They offer a practical solution to the timeless art of smudging. 4 wands/1.5 oz pkg.

Smudging is the name given to the burning of these sacred herbs for cleansing and praying. Each of these ingredients is considered a sacred herb by Native Americans, who have used these wands for generations in the smudging ceremony.

Smudging is the name given to the burning of these sacred herbs for cleansing and praying. Each of these ingredients is considered a sacred herb by Native Americans, who have used these wands for generations in the smudging ceremony.

Smudging is the name given to the burning of these sacred herbs for cleansing and praying. Each of these ingredients is considered a sacred herb by Native Americans, who have used these wands for generations in the smudging ceremony.

Filled with a blend of herbs crafted to encourage dreamtime, thought and vision. Includes Lavender, Mugwort, Rose petals, White Sage, Yerba Santa, Lilac flowers, Balsam Fir, Chamomile, and Bear Root. 5" x 5"

Made from silk containing lavender scented flaxseeds.

Contains 3 (5 oz.) Glycerin Melt Discs, 5 (5 oz.) Pour Soap Base Discs, Cleansing Scrub Kit with Sage & Seaweed Extract and Chamomile/Oatmeal Scrub, Fresh Aloe Vera & Lemon Balm Soap Kit, Rosemary & Lavender Soap Kit with Essential Oils & Botanicals and "Soothing Soaps for Healthy Skin" book.

7" diameter Sage Wreath

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