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Sage is an evergreen perennial shrub with strong antioxidant properties. This chapter describes the botany, history, producing regions, flavor and aroma, parts used, and active constituents. The chapter also highlights the uses of sage in different recipes around the world. Sage has been reported to have antiseptic, antimicrobial, anticancer, antiproliferative, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. Finally the medicinal uses, functional properties, and antioxidant properties of sage are discussed in great detail.

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Charles, D.J. (2012). Sage. In: Antioxidant Properties of Spices, Herbs and Other Sources. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-4310-0_50

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