An engraving depicting SAGE (Salvia oficinalis)

An engraving depicting SAGE (Salvia oficinalis). In addition to its culinary use, among other things Sage was prescribed as a diuretic to prevent miscarriage, to kill worms that breed in the ears, and to aid conception. From John Parkinson Theatrum Botanicum or The Theater of Plantes London 1640

1640 Addition Botanicum Conception Culinary Diuretic Ears Herb Herbs Horticulture Medicinal Miscarriage Parkinson Plantes Prescribed Prevent Sage Salvia Spice Theatrum Worms

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