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While sage is a splendid seasoning for meats, soups and Thanksgiving stuffing, its usefulness extends well-beyond the kitchen. In ancient cultures around the world, sage was a highly esteemed medicinal herb. What is sage? Common sage (Salvia officinalis) is a semi-woody, perennial shrub in the mint (Lamiaceae) family. This species
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