Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White'
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Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White'

Family: LAMIACEAE
Genus: Salvia
Species: sclarea
Cultivar: 'Vatican White'
Distribution summary: Eurasia
Habit: Perennial
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Europe & Middle East (J)
Reason for growing: Medicinal

Additional Notes

Previously grown as Salvia sclarea 'Vatican White'

The Royal Horticultural Society https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/370229/i-salvia-sclarea-i-var-i-turkestaniana-i-vatican-white/details

In traditional herbal medicine the following notes apply to the species of this plant: Clary has been perceived both as a weaker version of sage (Salvia officinalis) and also as a significant herb in its own right[254]. An antispasmodic and aromatic plant, it is used mainly to treat digestive problems such as wind and indigestion[254]. It is also regarded as a tonic, calming herb that helps relieve period pain and pre-menstrual problems.

http://www.pfaf.org, https://pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Salvia+sclarea

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