Volcanic tuff

Harm score: 1 (Natural substances)

Volcanic tuff, under the name Salvia fruticosa or also Greek sage, is actually a name for a plant in the family of the deaf-headed family, not a mineral. Greek sage grows wild in the Mediterranean, especially in Greece. It is more closely related to the classical sage (Salvia officinalis), which is commonly grown in gardens in the Czech Republic. Although the two plants differ in the appearance of their leaves and the size of their flowers, the oils obtained from them have similar effects.

Salvia fruticosa is mainly used in medicine and perfumery. Its essential oil is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and tonic. It is therefore often used in cosmetics, specifically in lotions, hand and body creams and hair regenerating oils. In addition, it is a component of some herbal medicines that stimulate digestion and soothe the respiratory tract. Perfumeries, in turn, use clary sage for its strong and pleasant scent, which can often be found in men's perfumes, for example.