The big sage bundles are leaves and stems all bundled together and burned. So you can harvest by cutting them down the stem, dry them, and tie them up. OR you can harvest the individual leaves and use them by putting some on a charcoal tablet. Either way dry them first.
Thank you! Is it ok for the plant to harvest all the stems, or I should let some?
You can harvest all the stems, as long if you leave the roots in the ground, they will grow back (if the circumstances are right).
I always leave at least half of the plant untouched though, and I use that later if I need it - for tea or other medicinal use.
Thank you, very good idea!
Though I dont like too much its flavor in food.
It is a very healthy multi-purpose herb, but if you don't like the flavor, it wouldn't do you any good.
You could pour some oil over the leaves and let it sit in a bottle in the dark for a few weeks, than take the leaves out and use the oil for skincare. It has anti-inflammatory, stimulating and soothing effects.
