Sage leaf

Habitat & Origin

Sage (Salvia officinalis) is a Mediterranean shrub found on sunny, stony slopes of Southern Europe. The plant roots deep in calcareous, dry soils where heat, wind, and aridity stimulate the buildup of powerful aromatic oils. In late spring or early summer, young shoots are harvested and then slowly dried. Maison Tisane selects sage based on leaf structure, color, and scent: firm, velvety leaves with a clean, warm herbal tone, never too woody or dusty.

Active compounds

Sage contains a complex palette of aromatic oils — including thujone, cineole, and borneol — that together form the warm, slightly camphor-like signature. Phenolic acids and flavonoids provide structure, dryness, and an elegant, Mediterranean spiciness. In infusions, sage brings a mature, balsamic warmth with a calm, precise aftertaste.

Ayurvedic approach

Sage has a warm, aromatic sharpness in Ayurveda that gives Kapha structure and movement, while Vata and especially Pitta are approached with mildness due to the dry warmth. In Mediterranean traditions, sage was considered a 'wisdom herb': used in monastery gardens for rituals involving attention and silence. Its resinous, balsamic scent was associated with clarity of space. Energetically, sage feels like mountain warmth on stone — dry, herbal, precise, and lightly uplifting.

Flavour profile & Blending

Precautions