Greek sage

Evergreen aromatic shrub in Lamiaceae. Leaves grey-green, usually THREE-LOBED (a pair of small basal lobes beside a larger central blade), white-woolly, though leaf form varies regionally from entire to deeply three-lobed; stems square. Flowers pinkish-purple to lilac, two-lipped, in whorls. Essential oil dominated by 1,8-cineole (low thujone).

• 🫖Herbal infusion (tea)(Leaf)Suitability: High suitability

  Infusion or brief extraction in hot water; usually without long boiling.

  Full method description (from the catalogue)

  Here, herbal tea is prepared as an infusion: pour freshly boiling water over dried herbs or a herbal blend and steep for at least 5 minutes. BfR gives this as a hygiene rule, not a medicinal dose. Follow the specific product instructions, including a longer steeping time when stated. This rule for herbal infusions is not a general preparation guide for true tea (Camellia sinensis). Temperature, steep time, and the herb-to-water ratio change both flavour and what dissolves into the liquid.

  Compared with a decoction, heat exposure is shorter and gentler; tender leaves and flowers are often better as an infusion than with prolonged simmering. For each herb, always follow the plant card for suitable plant part, preparation, and safety notes — general rules never replace species-level judgement.

  Traditional context for this method: yes·Scientific context for this method: no

  Faskomilo — Greek sage tea

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• 🍳Culinary use(Leaf)Suitability: Medium suitability

  Cooking, baking, seasoning as food — general category without therapeutic claims.

  Full method description (from the catalogue)

  Culinary use covers herbs as ingredients in dishes, drinks, or spice mixes. This overview does not evaluate medicinal effects — only reminds you about species intent, allergies, and heat treatment where needed (e.g. some fruits or plant parts).

  Combining with alcohol, sugar, or long cooking changes outcomes; verify culinary sources.

  Traditional context for this method: yes·Scientific context for this method: no

• 🐝Honey macerate(Leaf)Suitability: Medium suitability

  Macerating plant material in honey (a honey conserve).

  Full method description (from the catalogue)

  Honey as a maceration medium creates a viscous mixture with its own biochemistry: water activity, acidity, and enzymes influence shelf life and flavour. Traditionally it is used with delicate flowers or herbs when you want aroma bound into honey.

  Infant botulism guidance for honey and honey safety in general sit outside a single herb page; maceration time, ratios, and storage must follow a vetted recipe and source, not this general overview alone.

  Traditional context for this method: yes·Scientific context for this method: no

• 🌿Essential oil(Leaf)Suitability: Low suitability

  A concentrated aromatic plant product; use depends on the specific product.

  Full method description (from the catalogue)

  Essential oil is a concentrated plant product obtained, for example, by steam distillation or pressing. A general drop count or dilution ratio does not establish safe use.

  Choose a finished product intended for your purpose and follow its directions. Do not apply it to skin or swallow it unless the manufacturer explicitly allows that use. This overview is not a recipe for home dilution.

  Traditional context for this method: no·Scientific context for this method: no

  Greek sage oil is distilled industrially (Turkey, Greece) and contains 1,8-cineole and camphor; do not take internally, dilute on the skin.