Sage
Salvia officinalis
Family:
Lamiaceae, Mint Family
Where to find this herb :
Originally from the Mediterranean region
Part(s) used:
Leaves
Special constituents:
Volatile oil, containing α- and β-thujone as the major components (about 50%). The oil also contains cineole, borneol, camphor and others. Some varients contain much less thujone. Other constituents: Diterpene bitters (carnosol and canosolic acid), flavonoids (salvigenin, genkwanin and others), and phenolic acids (rosmarinic, caffeic, labiatic, and others).
Correspondance:
Jupiter (Cunningham, Lee)
Uses:
Aromatic, astringent, antiseptic, spasmolytic
Salie 
Salvie Sage is considered the female herb per excellence. It's a strong lady, resistant against drought and most pests. She also likes dressing up - you will find many pretty garden varieties in various colours and shapes. Also in her genus is one of the most mysterious plants on our planet - the fascinating Salvia divinorum, which I will write about on a separate page.
Sage is widely used as a culinary herb. Medicinally, it can be used as a mouthwash for sore gums, mouth ulcers and so on. Potter's Encyclopedia of botanical drugs and preparation states that the essential oil is "non-toxic", yet I have read elsewhere that the oil, when rubbed on the stomach of a pregnant woman, can cause abortion. Pregnant women should stay away from Sage altogether.
The essential oil should only be used for purposes such as mouth-wash, where it is not ingested and only present in small concentrations. The reason for this is the high content of thujone in the oil. For more information on thujone, read about Wormwood.
The name "Salvia" comes from the latin word for salvation. It has long been considered a sacred plant. Also, it is considered a mental stimulant, aiding the senses and the memory, and relieving headaches. For these purposes, tea of Sage can be used.
Where Sage grows in the garden, the woman is said to rule. So, girls, plant some Sage! It's easy to grow either from seeds or cuttings.
Sage, when eaten, should ensure a long life. Some claim, that just having Sage in one's garden will do the trick. Combine this with the previous and draw your own conclusions!