Naturejam Rubbed Sage Food Grade 1 Pound-Salvia officinalis Bulk Herbs For Tea or Cooking

Sage, scientifically known as Salvia Officinalis, belongs to the Lamiaceae family, commonly referred to as the mint family. It goes by various names such as Garden Sage, Meadow Sage, and True Sage. Available in a generous 1-pound bulk bag, the packaging is heat-sealed to ensure freshness and quality. The sage comes in a rubbed and crushed form, perfect for various culinary and aromatic uses. This resilient herb thrives in full sun and well-drained soils, often found growing wild in certain regions. It is characterized by its hardy evergreen shrub with a deep taproot and erect root stalk. The branching stems, slightly downy and square, can reach a height of up to 4 feet. The leaves, oblong-lanceolate in shape, boast a green to gray-green color and are covered in fine short hairs, giving them a furry or wooly appearance. When used for burning, the dried leaves of Salvia Officinalis L., known as Whole Sage, emit a strong, fragrant, and aromatic odor. This aroma is notably free of any camphoraceous note and lacks objectionable terebinthic odor. Harvested through traditional non-mechanical methods, these leaves can last two or more years when stored correctly.