Recipe
Garden sage honey
- Herb:
- Common sage Salvia officinalis
- Method:
- Honey macerate
- Plant part:
- Leaf
About 30 minBeginnerRecipe science profile
Procedure
- Fill about one quarter of the jar with dried leaf — sage is strong; a little goes far.
- Cover with honey, close, and macerate about two weeks, then strain.
- Use sparingly in tea; do not push thujone intake.
Extraction
- Herb:
- proportions according to the recipe steps on the card
- Solvent:
- medium composition (water, alcohol, oil, honey…) see the individual steps
- Shelf life:
- after preparation, store hygienically and according to the type of product (cool conditions, light, alcohol)
- Target compounds:
- indicative home extraction — the profile depends on temperature, cutting time and proportions
Notes
Thujone — not for long daily use; pregnancy and lactation need a professional source.
Why it works
Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.
Related
Common sage — Herb card
Honey macerate — Processing method detail