About this episode
This episode explores the benefits and contraindications of sage with herbalist Tara Ruth.
Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) is a familiar garden plant with a long history as both a culinary staple and a revered herbal ally. Want to learn more about the healing gifts of sage? Follow along with herbalist Tara Ruth to learn about 3 benefits and key contraindications of sage. And after learning these 3 benefits of sage you might be wondering how you can learn more about other common herbs. Here’s the easy way to learn more about our favorite common herbs: download a FREE deck of our top 12 Herb Notes. You’ll learn all about popular herbs like catnip, aloe, elderberry, and more. Get your FREE Herb Notes printable flashcards here: https://herbnotes.cards/
People in this episode
Guest: Tara Ruth
Topics covered
- sage benefits
- herbal medicine
- culinary herbs
- health
- education
Keywords
- sage
- herbalist
- health benefits
- culinary herbs
- contraindications
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Organizations: LearningHerbs.com
Products: Herb Notes
Places: Salvia officinalis
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