Boil a handful of dried leaves in water for a few minutes, then allow to cool before straining. This liquid was traditionally used for topical washing, never for prolonged internal use. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Leafy branches are dried and then tied into a small bundle, to be burned gently in a suitable container. The smoke is traditionally directed with the hand or a feather, never inhaled directly in large quantities. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
A few leaves are briefly infused in hot water, to be consumed sparingly and only occasionally. Advice from a healthcare professional is recommended before any internal use, as the plant contains compounds that are potentially irritating with repeated dosing. Dosage should be validated with a healthcare professional or recognized pharmacopoeia before use.
Sagebrush is found in the wild in the semi-desert areas of the American West; outside this region, it is mainly found dried, in bundles or smudge sticks, at certain specialized herbalists or Native American craft shops.
The leaves are traditionally harvested in late summer, when the silvery foliage is most aromatic and richest in essential oils.