One of the most common culinary herbs, sage is revered the world over in both Western and Oriental medicine as a virtual cure-all with particular emphasis on digestive, circulatory, female, and infectious conditions. Burned as incense, sage is often used in sacred ceremonies to cleanse the air and lift the spirit. It has proven antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal properties and has long been used by many cultures to treat colds and flu, measles, wounds, athlete’s foot, and a wide variety of infections. Research has confirmed that smudging with sage clears 94% of bacteria from the environment.
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