Latin Name: Salvia apiana

Gender: Masculine

Planet:   Jupiter

Element: Air

Deities: All Native American deities.

Medicinal Uses: The leaves are astringent. They were commonly used by the N. American Indians to induce sweating, curb pain and diarrhoea. A weak tea was used in the treatment of stomach ache and menstrual disorders. Externally, a wash of the leaves was applied to itching, rashes, swellings, boils, sores, etc. The wash was also applied to eczema and as an underarm deodorant. A poultice of the leaves can be applied to spider bites, blisters and burst boils. A snuff of the crushed leaves has been used to treat headaches, the sinuses and nosebleeds.

Folklore: Used in ancient times, and still today—in purification rituals.

Magical Properties: Smudging, Purification, Cleansing

Cautions: The plant can cause allergies in some people.

Other: Can be burnt to create an effective insect repellant. The leaves can be placed in shoes to act as a foot deodrant.