Purple Sage. (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') Astringent, antiseptic herb, decreases perspiration and lactation. Improves liver function,

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Purple Sage. (Salvia officinalis 'Purpurascens') Astringent, antiseptic herb, decreases perspiration and lactation. Improves liver function, anti-depressant, anti-inflammatory. Hardy. Used to flavour meat. Contains oestrogen, and anit-fungal. Helps combat diarrhoea. Strong flavour, used to help cure sore throats.

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Location: West Sussex Downland, England, UK
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