Harvesting & Brewing Sage Tea: Unlocking Incredible Health Benefits

I am going to wild harvest several types of a potent herb called sage from our local mountains in Southern California to create an effective medicinal tea. It can also be used as an enema to support cleansing, the removal of parasites, and detoxification, along with many other uses and applications.

White sage has a long history of use as a healing herb that can be found throughout the world. Interest in this shrub’s healing properties, botanically known as Salvia apiana, has been revisited and has soared in popularity in recent years.

This sacred herb has over 900 species worldwide. Sage can be tolerated very well by most people and can be used to make medicinal tea, as a herb for cooking and seasoning, applied externally on the skin for eczema and other skin ailments, used in many types of spiritual ceremonies, smoked, and used in aromatherapy concentrated in oil form for respiratory cleansing and mucus removal. It can also be used as an enema.

Sage is an incredible herb that is free to gather in many parts of the world, usually plentiful on the mountain side, especially where I live in Southern California.

This herb has a one of a kind aroma of all of the sage species and is earthy and invigorating, as some people that know the medicinal and ceremonial plant have said: “Carrying a Promise of Warmth, Cleansing, Healing in Every Flower and the Leaf of the Sage Plant”.

Sage, an ancient herb cherished for its medicinal properties, holds the key to incredible health benefits.

Today, we’ll explore how to harvest sage easily and responsibly and turn it into a delicious, soothing medicinal tea – straight from nature’s bounty of pharmacopia for free to your cup.

What does Sage look like and where can it be found in the Wild?

The picture above was taken by me of the wild “White Sage” in the springtime on the side of the mountain, and it is my favorite species for making medicinal teas and other tonics. You can see the beautiful purple flowered buds growing on the sage at this time of year. I prefer to harvest in the spring when the sage grows multiple long branches of buds, which then flower into about 1 inch round, very dense, sticky balls.

Personally, I feel the medicinal qualities, powerful scent and resins of this species of white sage are more potent in odor than the other species that also grow wild here in California in most of the countryside.

There are many species and sub species of sage – like I said about 900 of them throughout the world. Be watchful when on hikes and look for sage where it is growing wild. Whatever type of wild sage you can harvest in your area can be used for medicinal tea.  Always be careful / mindful that you have collected the correct plant / sage and not some other type of toxic plant.

There are many species and subspecies of sage – like I said, about 900 of them throughout the world. Be watchful when on hikes and look for sage where it is growing wild. Whatever type of wild sage you can harvest in your area can be used for medicinal tea. Always be careful and mindful that you have collected the correct plant and not some other type of toxic plant.

Sage has a unique smell, and once you smell it, you will never forget the sweet, potent, aromatic scent of the terpenes and other compounds that make sage medicinal in nature.

This picture above is of a wild “White Sage” plant in the summer months. As you can see, the sage leaves are curled up because they are dry, and it has not rained for months. The plant does not have any buds, and the leaves look curled at the edges because of the lack of water during those months. Even if you harvest sage in the summer months, it will still have the sticky resin (trichomes) on the leaves; you just won’t get any buds or flowers at that time of year.

Once you touch and smell sage you will be able to identify quite easily and the smell is one of a medicinal kind.

Recap: Sage can be harvested and used all year long, but like I said, I prefer to harvest in the springtime so I can get the buds and flowers too, not just the leaves.

Why Sage Is a Powerful Herb

Brief Ancient History of Sage

All species of Sage have been revered for centuries as both a culinary, medicinal and ceremonial herb.

Ancient Egyptians used it for fertility, while Romans believed it could prolong life and many religious cultures use sage for cleansing the air and aura of dysfunctional or stagnant energies.

The plant’s name, “SAGE,” derived from the Latin salvare, means “to heal” or “to save.“

Across cultures, sage has been a staple and important traditional medicine, as well as for a variety of spiritual practices. It is valued for its energetic cleansing and clearing properties, as well as for protecting the energy and aura of the body.

Picture above: Leaf magnified of the sage plant – You can see the beautiful hair-like sticky trichomes that are similar to cannabis trichomes on the leaves.

When harvesting Sage – you wil notice a stick resin that is on the plant similar to a cannabis plant.

Look at the chart below, and you will see the chemical composition of sage, including many compounds that have been researched for their medicinal qualities and healing effects.

As you look at the chart – you will notice the high concentrations of a variety of terpenes and other medicinal compounds.

Please click on each of the compounds so you can see that they all have strong medicinal effects:  Pinene, Camphene, Myrcene, Cineole also called Eucalyptol, Thujone, Bomeol and high concentrations of  Camphor and of course many other terpenoid compounds that are in the chart below.

Further Research and Studies: Anti-Tumor Activity and Anti-Parasitic Properties

• What Is Myrcene? [The Cannabis Terpene Explained]
• Myrcene Exhibits Antitumor Activity Against Lung Cancer Cells by Inducing Oxidative Stress and Apoptosis Mechanisms

Conclusion of this Study on Lung Cancer using Myrcene:

“We have satisfactorily proven that myrcene has a positive effect on the control of lung cancer through its actions on A549 cells, and the compound was confirmed to be involved in the antiproliferation and apoptosis of the cells. These findings suggest that myrcene may be an effective chemopreventive agent in cancer, and further experiments to explore the possibilities are required.“

• The Chemotaxonomy of Common Sage (Salvia officinalis) Based on the Volatile Constituents
• Thujone: Bioactive Compounds, Pharmacological Actions, and Pharmacokinetics of Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium)

Read the description and watch the Multi Action Herbal Parasite and Parasite Egg Detoxification Cleanse course, using herbs and other compounds for Anti-Parasitic and Detoxification Cleanse.

Recommended further Study and Research:

• Rethinking Reality: Parasites and Toxicity; Is There A Connection? | Dr. Robert Cassar
• Rethinking Reality: Parasites and Degeneration; Is There A Connection? | Dr. Robert Cassar
• Rethinking Reality: Parasites and Sexual Deviance; Is There A Connection? | Dr. Robert Cassar

Health Benefits and uses of Sage Tea

Sage tea isn’t just a delicious herbal infusion—it’s a powerhouse of compounds and health benefits. If you are lucky enough, you can find this plant growing abundantly on and around the local mountainside in California and many other locations. Sage plants, with leaves and buds rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds, can help with many ailments. Here are a few:

• Alleviate digestive issues like bloating and indigestion.
• Support mental clarity and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• Balance hormones, particularly during menopause.
• Soothe sore throats and colds with its antimicrobial properties.

Regular consumption of sage tea may also support oral health and improve memory. It’s a simple yet effective way to boost overall wellness. I drink a glass of sage tea every morning.

You can specifically drink sage tea, which can also be used effectively and mildly in enemas because of the variety of medicinal terpenes and other effective compounds for antimicrobial and antiparasitic purposes.

Where and How to Harvest Sage

The Best Time to Harvest Sage

Timing is everything when harvesting sage. The best time to pick sage leaves is in the late spring or early summer, just before the plant flowers. For optimal potency, gather your sage in the early morning, when the essential oils are at their peak.

How to Identify High-Quality Wild Sage

When foraging for wild sage, look for plants with vibrant, gray-green leaves that feel slightly velvety to the touch. Avoid any leaves that are yellowed, spotted, or brittle, as these may indicate disease or poor health. Some common varieties of wild sage include white sage (Salvia apiana) and common sage (Salvia officinalis), both of which are excellent for tea.

Sustainable Harvesting Practices

It’s crucial to harvest sage responsibly to ensure its continued growth. Only take a small portion of leaves from each plant, leaving enough for the sage to thrive. Use clean, sharp scissors or pruning shears to avoid damaging the stems. And remember: never harvest from protected areas or overpick from wild populations.

Who Should Not Ingest or Use White Sage?

You should probably avoid taking white sage if you:

• Are allergic to this herb or are sensitive to other herbs that you have consumed.
• Experience a severe adverse reaction after taking the herb (Detoxification is a mild adverse reaction and is usually a sign that the herb is working and causing a hermetic response that allows the body to adapt and become more resilient) if i feel any discomfort in any herb I am taking I will try experimenting with ½ the dose and see what happens. If I do get more than mild adverse reactions to sage and or other herbs then you may have many microparasites in your body and the herbs are causing the parasites to become weak and or die. I would then try again in a few days with ½ the dose I had before to see if I got a reaction or not.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding (while it can be safe to take this adaptogen during pregnancy or breastfeeding, it acts as a mild stressor and can put some unnecessary risk to the child).
• Remember, there are many antimicrobial and anti-parasitic compounds in the sage plant. Always start any new protocol slowly and if you have any adverse reactions then I would stop and wait a few days and try again with less leaves in the tea.

Most people usually do not experience any side effects from the tea other than having mild or looser stools due to the detoxification effects of the medicinal compounds found in sage.

Personally, I have never had a problem with sage tea or enemas, nor have I ever seen anyone have a severe negative reaction to this powerful herb. However, as I said, some people are more sensitive depending on the level of parasites, fungi, mold, toxicity, and heavy metal accumulations in their bodies.

Ideal Conditions for Successful Sage Growing – Indoors/Outdoors

These are the optimal conditions for Sage, either indoors or outdoors:

• The soil must have good drainage. Make sure it doesn’t receive excessive watering. Plants require adequate drainage and air circulation to thrive.
• The pH level of the soil needs to be between 4.2 and 8.3. The higher the pH level, the better.
• Although sage will grow in very poor soils, improving the soil with compost and manure will help it grow more. I like to use chicken manure. To replicate the calcium levels of Mediterranean soil, add lime or dolomite to the soil if you want to experiment. In Hawaii, I always add a little dolomite to the soil since it rains here a lot and many of the minerals can wash out.
• When you plant sage in a pot for indoor use, it has to be planted using high-quality potting soil and only watered when the soil is dry.
• You should place the plant in an area where the plant is getting as much sun during the day as possible.
• The afternoon sun is most preferred. The warmer it’s there, the better the sage will grow and the more flavor it will have.
• Warmer temperatures have an effect on sage plants as they tend to increase their metabolic rate, which is why they are referred to as “warm-weather crops,”. However, if it’s too hot, the plants will wilt and become more susceptible to disease. A temperature of around 70°F is ideal, but plants can thrive in anything from 60 to 80°F.

If you don’t want or need to grow sage around your house, many species of sage grow wild on the mountain slopes in Southern California and are super plentiful every year.

I usually harvest in spring – March, April, and May – a few large shopping bags full, then dry them in the sun for a day or two, and use them all year long in my tea every morning.

Further Research and Study

To learn more about the biochemistry and health benefits of the herb sage, along with other interesting and important information:

Read this PDF: Chemistry, Pharmacology, and Medicinal Property of Sage (Salvia) to Prevent and Cure Illnesses such as Obesity, Diabetes, Depression, Dementia, Lupus, Autism, Heart Disease, and Cancer written by Journal of Traditional and Complementary Medicine

In Part 2 of this course I am going to show you how I brew sage tea for drinking and for use into a potent but mild medicinal enema recipe. I will also show you many other tips such as how to dry and store the sage tea leaves and buds correctly for later use.

Lots of deeper information in part 2 of the video along with a detailed and more in-depth description and protocols I use.

Hope you enjoy this “Harvesting & Brewing Sage Tea: Unlocking Incredible Health Benefits” video course 🙂

Dr. Robert…

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