White Sage Leaves (Salvia officinalis) — Dried Culinary & Herbal Herb, 500g

White Sage Leaves (Salvia officinalis) are the dried leaves of a revered aromatic herb known in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) as Shǔ Wěi Cǎo (鼠尾草). Also called Common Sage or Garden Sage, this botanical has been prized across herbal traditions as a warming, aromatic leaf used in cooking, teas, and traditional herbal practice. Its nature is warm and pungent, making it a gently stimulating herb traditionally associated with dispersing stagnation and supporting digestive warmth.

Key Selling Points

• Dried White Sage leaves, 500g bulk pack
• Salvia officinalis botanical identity
• Sun-dried traditional processing method
• Suitable for cooking, teas, and herbal blends
• Sourced from Anhui, China

Quality & Sensory

Each batch is carefully sun-dried to preserve its silvery-green color, soft velvety texture, and intense camphoraceous aroma. When brewed or simmered, the leaves release a warm, slightly bitter, and resinous flavor with pine-like and eucalyptus notes, adding depth to both culinary dishes and herbal infusions.

Technical Specifications

Usage Scenarios

• Culinary seasoning for meats and stuffings
• Herbal tea blends
• Traditional herbal decoctions
• Aromatic simmer pots and potpourri
• Soup and broth flavoring

Traditional Uses

In folk herbal practice, White Sage is decocted into teas and simmered in soups to support digestive warmth and clear dampness. It is a common ingredient in traditional European herbal cooking, where it is paired with rosemary, thyme, and parsley. As a daily tea, it is brewed alone or blended with honey and lemon for a warming, aromatic infusion.

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