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SAGE
(Artemisia tridentata)
western sagebrush, tall wormwood, basin sagebrush
Description:
A shrub, 12 feet tall, much branched, dark stem. Foliage, aromatic.
Flowers, yellow or whitish, in densely packed heads. Leaves, lanceolate
with 3 rounded dentates (teeth) on the tip of each leaf. Eastern
U.S., in New England on ranges, hillsides, in dry and sandy soil.
Medicinal:
Blood purifier, resolvent, tonic. A tea of the leaves for headaches,
stomachaches, vomiting, diarrhea, sore throat, antidote for poisoning
When making a tea, steep 3 times using the same sage but new water
each time. Allergic reaction may result from use. Use with professional
supervision. A hot poultice of steamed herbs used externally for
bruises, rheumatic pains. A wash made for bathing wounds, new
babies, an excellent hair rinse.
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