Magical Herbs ~ Sage

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This is the second post in the magical herbs topic.  An overview of sage with a few applications for medicinal and magical usage:

Sage
Magical Herbs

History, Myth & Culture

Native Americans have long used Sage in ceremonial magic and rituals due to its strong, heady scent.

Since earlier than the 16^th century Sage has been used in memory retrieval and to strengthen the conscious mind.

European Folk magic calls for Sage to bring financial gain.

Ingesting Sage daily during the month of May is said to give immortality:

He who would live for aye

Must eat Sage in May

It is said that wearing a small horn filled with Sage will guard you from the Evil Eye.

Superstition: Apparently, planting Sage in your own garden is bag luck, a stranger should do it for you. A whole plant bed of Sage alone will bring bad luck.

Magical Properties

Wisdom:

Using sage during visualisation can bring wisdom

Money:

Crumbling Sage between your finger whilst visualising money coming to you, or the things the monetary gain will bring

Longevity:

Ingesting Sage daily, or at least for every day of May, is said to give long life

Wishes:

Write your wish on a Sage leaf and put it under your pillow for three nights.  If your wish appears in your dream it will be reality.  If you don’t, bury the sage leaf in the garden to prevent harm.

More Spells

Purification, Wisdom, Prosperity, Healing, Longevity, Money, Memory, Conscious Mind, Wishes, Power, Leadership, Success

Ritual Uses

Sage incense can be used to purify and cleanse an objects, tool or area

Divination

Meditative state can be reached using Sage incense 

Medicinal Usage

Throat Problems:

Sage leaf contains volatile oils that soothe the mucous membranes & reduce inflammation; this was traditionally used by the Native Americans to relieve colds & coughs.  The herb can also be used to treat other throat problems such as laryngitis, tonsillitis and mouth sores

Digestion & Urinary:

Native Americans would use Sage leaf to treat diarrhoea, although it can be used to treat other areas of digestion as a laxative or to sooth indigestion & flatulence.  Sage also increases the production and secretion of urine

Emission of Fluids:

Sage can be useful when treating fever, menopausal night sweats, excessive perspiration & breast milk flow

Insects & Burns:

Sage oil can kill insects and may also be applied to insect bites, boils and burns – Sage oil must be avoided by pregnant or breastfeeding women

Also Helps With

Anxiety, Asthma, Headaches, Exhaustion, Concentration

Properties

Destroys Pathogens (disease carriers), Antioxidant, Destroys Bacteria, Relieves Muscles Cramps & Spasms, Tightens Skin, Promotes & Regulates Menstruation, Increases Blood Pressure, Invigorates & Strengthens Body

More Information 

Sage has been added to meat dishes, due to its antibacterial and antioxidant properties, to preserve and flavour the meat.  Sage is commonly used in stuffing and sausage recipes as well as in soups and to flavour vinegar.  Also alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages often include Sage oil.

Reference: Scott Cunningham

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