Seed Information

Common Name: SAGE - WILD GIANT
Scientific Name: Salvia disermas
Alternative Names: Groot salie (Afr.)

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Description

• Perennial
• Salvia disermas is a hardy, flowering herbaceous perennial and indigenous to the Free State, Limpopo and North West.
• It has an upright growth, although some forms can have a sprawling habit.
• The whole plant is covered in soft hairs and the rough textured leaves are a dull greyish green.
• When crushed, the leaves produce a sweet fragrance.
• The flowers are small and white, pink or blue and it has a very long flowering season.
• It needs sun, is water wise and can be cut back in winter.

Culinary Uses

• Salvia disermas' aromatic leaves can be used as a substitute for tea.

Parts Used

• The leaves.

Medicinal Uses. It is said that

• The tea can be used as a lotion for treating sores, skin rashes, stings, bites, pimples, infected scrapes and scratches.

Other Uses

• Salvia disermas can be used in making smudge sticks.

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