Is Sage Ok to Eat Raw? Your Guide to Safety and Culinary Use
                                
                                
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                                Botanically known as *Salvia officinalis*, sage has been valued for centuries in both medicine and cuisine. While generally safe in small culinary amounts, eating raw sage requires some considerations regarding flavor, texture, and a compound called thujone that can be harmful in large doses.