Salvia Officinalis

Bundle of sage leaves (Salvia officinalis) prepared for use as incense, carefully selected and grouped. Once the bundle of sage is prepared, one end is lit, allowing the leaves to burn slowly.

Sage has been used since ancient times in rituals and ceremonies of various cultures for its purifying, connecting and protective properties. It also has properties that facilitate mental clarity and focus.

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a perennial plant belonging to the Lamiaceae family, known for its greenish-gray leaves and its distinctive aroma. Native to the Mediterranean, sage has gained popularity around the world for both its culinary use and its medicinal and esoteric properties. Its leaves are covered with small hairs that contain essential oils that contribute to its characteristic aroma and flavor.

There was a time when it was considered the plant “that cures everything”, thanks to its extensive medicinal properties.