Sage is a super-plant with super perks. Also known as salvia (which means “to heal” in Latin), Sage is actually part of the mint family, serving as its biggest genus with over 700 species. Its beauty advantages are just as bountiful: Sage has been used for centuries (seriously, it’s even referenced in the Bible as a purifying herb) to treat what ails you—eczema, poor digestion, greasy tresses, breakouts and B.O. included. So what are BeautySage’s favorite sage benefits? Let us show you.