Sage isn't just good for flavouring our food. In Ancient Egypt & Mediterranean is was used as a fertility remedy and as an essential herb to aid digestion after heavy meals. ​Greco-Roman Tradition: Derived from the Latin salvare ("to save/heal"), ancient Greeks and Romans valued sage for enhancing memory, sharpening mental focus, and treating liver ailments. ​Indigenous North American Cultures: Tribes such as the Lakota Sioux and Chumash have used White Sage (Salvia apia