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+ | '''Sage''' is a herb used by [[centaur]]s, along with [[Mallowsweet]], to assist in their stargazing. They burnt the herb and observed the [[Fire|flames]] and fumes. |
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| + | *Salvia and "sage" are derived from the Latin salvere (to save), referring to the healing properties long attributed to the various Salvia species. Modern evidence shows possible uses as an antisweating agent, antibiotic, antifungal, astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycemic, and tonic.<ref>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salvia_officinalis#Uses</ref> |
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| + | *Sage is also a known root that is used in witchcraft and Paganism to banish negative spirits. |
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Revision as of 11:54, 18 February 2015
Sage is a herb used by centaurs, along with Mallowsweet, to assist in their stargazing. They burnt the herb and observed the flames and fumes.
Behind the scenes
- Salvia and "sage" are derived from the Latin salvere (to save), referring to the healing properties long attributed to the various Salvia species. Modern evidence shows possible uses as an antisweating agent, antibiotic, antifungal, astringent, antispasmodic, estrogenic, hypoglycemic, and tonic.[1]
- Sage is also a known root that is used in witchcraft and Paganism to banish negative spirits.
Appearances
- Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (First appearance)