Live Longer with Sage

Sage is a perennial. I love to grow it for the beautiful silver color it introduces into the garden color scheme. There are lots of types of sages, not all of them are silver, but the silver is my favorite. Sage will bloom, but it's best to cut off the flowers because the leaves will be more flavorful. Cuttings can be rooted, and it's easy to grow it from seed.

Sage can be ground up and used in toothpaste to serve as an antiseptic and to remove plaque. It can be used as a gargle to treat tonsillitis. It is good for the memory and for a long life. Eat a leaf every day to live longer and have a better memory. There is a small group of herbs that are considered longevity herbs. Gotu Kola, Rosemary, and Sage are a few of the longevity herbs I have growing in my Medicine Garden.