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Functions and benefits of sage
Sage is often cultivated as a kitchen herb or medical herb, and can also be used to extract essential oil and make sachets.

Sage leaves have the effects of sterilization, antitoxicity and detoxification, and can be eaten cold. Stems, leaves and flowers can be made into tea to drink, which can clean body oil and help circulation, beauty beauty. It can also be used as seasoning, but it is not suitable for long-term consumption in large quantities.

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Sage is born on hillsides, roadsides, shady grasslands, watersides and trees, with an altitude of 220- 1 100 meters. I like a warm, sunny and well-ventilated environment. The optimum growth temperature is 15℃-22℃. Drought tolerance, but not waterlogging tolerance. Do not choose soil, like calcareous soil, which is suitable for neutral or slightly alkaline soil with good drainage and loose soil.

Sage can be used as a potted plant in landscaping, which can be used for the layout of flower beds, flower borders and garden attractions. At the same time, it can be decorated with gaps beside rocks and forests, which is quiet. Can be placed in front of natural buildings and small courtyards. Because of its strong adaptability, it can also be planted in waterfront, and the effect of group planting is very good. Suitable for parks, scenic spots, forest slopes, lawns, rivers and lakes, which not only green the city, but also smell the fragrance.

Baidu Encyclopedia-Sage (Plant)