This highly fragrant, shrubby perennial herb grows along the Western Cape coastline - in sandy soil in stream beds, among rocks, and in open fields. It has square stems and slightly hairy green leaves, sometimes with toothed edges, and pale purple-blue and white flowers. Its distinct sage-like fragrance is a true hallmark of Cape fynbos.
FRAGRANCE
Deep, powerful, and herbaceous, with a distinctly green, sage-forward character - a more intense, aromatic take on classic sage, evoking the scent of mountain fynbos after rain. Fresh, sharp, and unmistakably wild.
Latin Name: Salvia Chamelaeagnea
Family: Lamiaceae
Common Indigenous Names: Rough Blue Sage (English), Bloublomsalie, Bergsalie (Afrikaans).
Uses: As cited in reputable literature, Cape Mountain Sage has traditionally been used in herbal form for coughs, colds, diarrhoea, abdominal cramps, and indigestion, thanks to its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. A tea is traditionally brewed from the leaves to help with female ailments, and a few drops of the essential oil, inhaled as steam, make an effective natural expectorant. This information is shared for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition.
Quirky Indigenous Uses:
- An old Cape remedy for sore throat and indigestion
- Traditionally burnt in huts after illness as a natural disinfectant.
Extraction: Steam-distilled
What's in the box
1 x 10ml Cape Mountain Sage (Salvia Chamelaeagnea) steam-distilled 100% essential oil.
