Grandfather Sage
This is a most prized herbal for the sage lover. White sage is often called the grandfather of sage. This sage was traditionally used to purify and protect the home. Very few West Coast USA, Native American ceremonies are without this power aromatic cleanser.
(Cold Remedy)
Leaves eaten, smoked and used in the sweathouse for colds.
(Dermatological Aid)
Crushed leaves and water used as a hair shampoo, dye and hair straightener.
(Dermatological Aid)
Poultice of fresh, crushed leaves applied before retiring to the armpits for body odors.
(Eye Medicine)
Seeds used as eye cleansers.
(Hunting Medicine)
Leaves used to prevent bad luck if a menstruating woman accidentally touched hunting equipment.
(Cold Remedy)
Decoction of leaves taken for colds.
(Other)
Decoction of leaves taken for a serious case of poison oak that "has entered the blood."
(Misc. Disease Remedy)
Leaves burned in hot coals to fumigate the house after a case of sickness such as measles.
(Gynecological Aid)
Infusion of roots taken to heal internally and remove particles of afterbirth.
(Blood Medicine)
Infusion of leaves taken as a tonic for the blood.
(Cough Medicine)
Infusion of leaves taken as a cough medicine.
(Spice)
Leaves used as flavoring for mush.
Cahuilla Food (Staple)
Parched seeds ground into a flour and used to make mush.
(Unspecified)
Young stalks eaten raw.
(Unspecified)
Seeds eaten for food.