WARNING
- This herb contains "thujone", a hallucinogenic,
addictive, and toxic compound when taken in excess. Thujone is found in
Sage Oil.
Culinary (eaten)
- Traditionally used to flavour stuffings, breads and
meats.
Infusion (like a tea)
- Pour near-boiling water over the herb and let steep
5-10 minutes. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml
water. The Infusion must be taken same day. It may be sweetened, but do
not add milk. This is the best method for leaves.
Cold Infusion (Maceration)
- A Cold Infusion is recommended if certain properties
of the herb may be damaged by heating. Steep the herb in water for 12 hours
or more, strain and use. Standard quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried
herb to 500ml water.
Decoction
- Simmer the herb for 10 minutes and strain. Standard
quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Decoction
may be stored for a short period.
- Used as a hair rinse for all types of hair and to
darken greying hair (add approximately 4 tsps of used tea leaves to the
decoction)
- Simmer the herb for 15-30 minutes and strain. Standard
quantities are 75g fresh or 30g dried herb to 500ml water. The Decoction
is best used on the same day but may be stored for a short period.
- Used as an extremely powerful antiseptic
Poultice
- A Poultice consists of a pulp or paste made by heating
chopped fresh, dried, or powdered herbs with a lttle water. Spread the
paste between two layers of gauze and apply (as hot as possible) externally
to the affected area. Replace as necessary.
Compress
- An alternative to a poultice, a Compress is made
by soaking a clean cloth in a hot unsweetened Infusion or Decoction and
applying externally to the affected area.
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