Garden Sage, Common Sage, Dalmatian Sage, Purple Sage
Benefits
Antibacterial
Antioxidant
Antisparasitic
Insect-repellent
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is an ancient herb that has a long history of medicinal use for ailments ranging from mental disorders to gastrointestinal system support. It is also potent against a variety of harmful bacterial and filamentous fungi and yeasts. Some specific applications related to poultry include:
Antiosteoporosis: It's dried leaves strongly inhibit bone resorption, thus may be beneficial to supplement the diet of laying hens at risk of suffering from or already suffering from Avian osteoporosis.
Antifungal: Sage has shown benefit against inhibiting filamentous fungi and yeast such as that caused by Candida albicans and may be beneficial for chickens suffering from sour crop.
