Common Name:

General Information

Salvia cabulica is a much-branched, aromatic shrub growing up to 100cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

E. Asia - eastern Afghanistan, western Pakistan

Habitat

Dry, rocky places[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Shrub
Height	1.00 m
Pollinators	Insects
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Salvia species generally grow best in a sunny position and a well-drained soil[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The plant is considered to be a cure for fevers, colds and lung diseases[]. A decoction of the leaves is used to treat dehydration, especially during the hot summer months[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow early to mid spring in a greenhouse[]. Germination usually takes place within 2 weeks. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and plant them out in early summer. In areas where the plant is towards the limits of its hardiness, it is best to grow the plants on in a greenhouse for their first winter and plant them out in late spring of the following year.
Cuttings of half-ripe wood succeed at almost any time in the growing season[].