The Wisdom of Sage

Bees Galore.  Our new hives are doing great, and I couldn't help but take time to enjoy watching them buzzing all around these purple sage flowers.  I have had sage in my garden for years, but this is the first time I have seen it bloom.  What a wonderful experience.  Nature never ceases to amaze me.

​Sage is an amazing plant, it is actually part of the mint family. The word Sage comes from the Latin word “salvare” (“to heal”).  Medicinally, sage has calming properties.  Great in teas, it can help to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It is also good for enhancing memory and focus. Sage has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, and can soothe sore throats, aid digestion, and even alleviate menopausal symptoms like hot flashes. Its flowers, like the leaves can be eaten in salads or used as a spice.

Sage also seems to have special spiritual significance.  Historically Sage symbolized wisdom, clarity, and purification. When we think of a wise person, we think of a sage.  Think about how people also use sage in purifying their house through smudging.  

Sage really is amazing!

I love my sage.  It comes back year after year and unlike so many other perrenials, it survives despite my not so green thumb. 

As my bees attest, Sage is also a great pollinator.