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Southern Europe - Albania
China Henan Xinxiang Keji Co., Ltd.
Sage is a small perennial evergreen sub shrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.
It is native to the Mediterranean region, though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. It has a long history of medicinal and culinary use, and in modern times as an ornamental garden plant. As a kitchen herb, sage has a slight peppery flavor. The strongest active constituents of sage are within its essential oil, which contains cineole, borneol, and thujone.
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