Like the real sage, the wild form of meadow sage is not poisonous. On the contrary, the wild plant contains exactly the same active ingredients as all other types of sage and is therefore one of the medicinal plants. However, the effect is much less than that of real sage.
Meadow sage is anything but poisonous
Meadow sage does not contain any toxic substances
Toxins are not present in the leaves and flowers of meadow sage. The wild plant contains some active ingredients that provide relief from inflammation, sweating and other ailments.
The ingredients include:
- tannic acid
- bitter substances
- flavonoids
- Fighter
- essential oils
- estrogenic agents
Meadow sage has a milder taste than common sage. The leaves therefore also go well with salads or are used to decorate vegetable plates and soups.
tips
Meadow sage has a long flowering period. From May to August new inflorescences with the typical blue-purple, occasionally white or pink flowers form. As a medicinal herb, the leaves are collected throughout the flowering period.