We are offering Sage Essential Oil, extracted from herbs that are considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians. Supposed to be a cure for infertility in women, the herb has long been popular among the Chinese because of its medicinal properties. The oil has a distinct spicy & herbaceous fragrance and is distilled from dried leaves of the herbs. It is also recommended for supporting the respiratory, reproductive, nervous & other body systems. It also helps in coping with despair & mental fatigue.

'Sage, the saviour' has been revered since time immemorial. The Latin name 'Salvia' derives from 'salvere' - to be saved, and an old Latin proverb ask: 'Cur moriatur homo cui Salvia crescit in horto'' 'Why should a man die whilst there is Sage growing in the garden'' The flowers are extremely popular with bees, who make a delicious and very aromatic honey from its nectar. The soft leaves emit a pungent scent and their distinctive flavour adds a special note to many foods. Medicinally, the ancients considered Sage a 'cure all'. Gerard notes: 'Sage is singularly good for the head and brain, it quickeneth the senses and memory, strengtheneth the sinews, restoreth health to those that have the palsy, and taketh away shakey trembling of the members.' In mythology ,Sage is said to have been the only bush willing to shelter Mary and Jesus from Herodotus on their flight to Egypt. As a sign of gratitude Mary blessed the bush and gave it its healing power. It is said to comfort those that are grieving and for this reason it is sometimes planted on graves. Some species of sage powerfully affect the nervous system. Sage oil is very potent and should not be used by epileptics or during pregnancy.its scent is far more pungent and strong. The plants take a while to get established, but will thrive in the driest conditions once they have taken and will grow up to 3 feet tall. Its leaves are very smooth, velvety and white. Bees adore this herb and create quite a buzz over it during flowering time. Native Americans have long appreciated White Sage for its powerful cleansing and protective powers and use it ritually in their sweat lodges. Sadly, White Sage is becoming endangered. The specific needs for its growing conditions and its slow growth make it vulnerable in the wild, not just to the unethical harvesting practices of greedy collectors, but also to property developers that encroach ever further on its habitat.