Sage

Sage (Salvia spp.)

Folk Names: Sacred Sage, Garden Sage, White Sage (note: different species), Sàlvia, Sawge

Planet: Jupiter

Element: Air

Gender (folk tradition): Masculine

Associated Deities: Apollo, Jupiter, Artemis, Brigid

Zodiac: Sagittarius

Chakra Associations (modern lore): Throat & Third Eye

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Magical Properties & Uses

Sage has been revered for thousands of years for its purifying, protective, and wisdom-enhancing abilities. It is a staple herb in kitchen witchcraft, folk magic, green magic, hedgecraft, and ancestral practices.

Key Magical Attributes

• Cleansing & purification of energy, objects, and spaces

• Wisdom, clarity, discernment, and better decision-making

• Protection against negativity, malice, and unwanted spirits

• Enhancing intuition, dreamwork, and psychic perception

• Strengthening manifestation and intention-setting

• Breaking stagnant patterns & emotional release

Common Magical Uses

Purpose

Method

Energy Cleansing

Burn dried leaves as smoke, simmer on stovetop, or use cleansing spray

Dreamwork & Intuition

Place under pillow, create dream sachet, burn with lavender

Protection Magic

Carry in charm bags, hang above door, make protective salt

Spell Support

Mix with bay, rosemary, basil for general power boosting

Grief or Closure Rituals

Burn outdoors while speaking affirmation or prayer

Smoke Cleansing Note

White sage (Salvia apiana) is considered sacred to many Indigenous communities. Garden sage (Salvia officinalis) is an excellent respectful alternative for personal practice.

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Medicinal Properties

(Traditional herbal knowledge; not a substitute for medical advice)

Parts used: Leaves (fresh or dried)

Actions: Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, carminative, astringent, nervine, digestive bitter

Traditional Uses

• Supports digestion & reduces bloating or gas

• Helps soothe sore throats & coughs (as tea or gargle)

• Useful for menopausal symptoms & hot flashes

• Supports memory and cognitive focus

• Helps reduce excess perspiration

• Can aid in oral health & gum inflammation

Basic Sage Tea

Ingredients:

• 1 tsp dried sage OR 2–3 fresh leaves

• 1 cup hot water

• Honey or lemon (optional)

Directions:

Steep covered for 5–7 minutes.

Use as tea or cooled as a mouth rinse or gargle.

Form

How It’s Used

Tea

Digestion, sore throat, relaxation

Tincture

Concentrated internal use

Honey Infusion

Sore throats & colds

Herbal Salt

Protection & kitchen magic

Smudge/Smoke Wand

Energy cleansing

Sachets

Dreamwork & protection

Anointing Oil

Ritual tools & candles

Magical Correspondence Recipes

Protection Powder (dry herb blend)

• Ground sage

• Rosemary

• Black salt

• Crushed eggshell

Sprinkle across entrances or windowsills.

Clarity & Insight Tea (folk blend)

• Sage

• Mint

• Lemon balm

• A drop of honey

Sip before journaling, praying, or divination.

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⚠️ Safety & Contraindications

• Avoid large internal doses during pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Avoid if you have seizure disorders due to thujone content

• Essential oil should not be taken internally

• Extended high-dose use is not recommended