Greek Sage
A famous Greek variety of sage used for cooking and tea. It is characterised by its clusters of curved foliage which have an intense aroma and flavour. Known as ‘Faskomilo’ in Greek. Hardy and drought tolerant perennial herb which grows light pink/white flowers in summer.
A famous Greek variety of sage used for cooking and tea. It is characterised by its clusters of curved foliage which have an intense aroma and flavour. Known as ‘Faskomilo’ in Greek. Hardy and drought tolerant perennial herb which grows light pink/white flowers in summer.
A famous Greek variety of sage used for cooking and tea. It is characterised by its clusters of curved foliage which have an intense aroma and flavour. Known as ‘Faskomilo’ in Greek. Hardy and drought tolerant perennial herb which grows light pink/white flowers in summer.
Health Benefits
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Greek sage has long been used to enhance mental clarity and memory. Its natural compounds are linked to improved concentration and may reduce mental fatigue, making it ideal as a daily herbal tea.
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Packed with anti-inflammatory properties, sage is known to relieve sore throats, joint pain, and muscle discomfort. Its essential oils help calm the body both when consumed or used in steam infusions.
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Traditionally sipped after meals, Greek sage supports bile production and gut motility. It can ease bloating, indigestion, and discomfort, especially when brewed as a soothing warm tea.
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Faskomilo is rich in natural antimicrobial compounds that fight off harmful bacteria. It’s especially useful during the colder months to help the body stay resilient and protect against seasonal illness.
Additional Information
Salvia fruticosa
A Special Greek variety of sage which is super aromatic. It is grown and cultivated in Greece known as ‘faskomilo’.
Easily distinguished from other sage varieties with its unique curved and clustered foliage.
It is a hardy perennial herb which grows big and bushy. It will be full of stunning light pink/white flowers from spring into summer. Great for attracting beneficial insects to the garden.
Greek sage makes a great companion plant for your veggie garden and is super easy to grow and maintain. It is very drought tolerant.
it is mainly cultivated for herbal tea with many health benefits. But is also a fantastic variety of sage to use in cooking with its intense flavour.
It likes free draining and alkeline soil, for best results plant in a sunny position. It goes great in ornamental pots as well as dry/rock and cottage style garden landscapes
It is a fast growing herb that can grow up to 1 metre high and 80cm wide once established and matured in the ground.