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It's new to the trade in the USA. As an essential oil chemist, your interest in it intrigues me. I would guess it has no or minimal scent, based on similar sages I've observed.

It may prove to be rather difficult to grow in many parts of the USA, and will have to be tried over a wide range of conditions. Kermit has pretty much optimal conditions..

Kermitc - I don't see a way to send you a private message, but I believe that we emailed via your plant website.

Rich - I just started a skin care business - I'm interested to know what constitutes salvia haenkei. Here is the reason I'm so interested in it: http://www.google.com/patents/EP2762131A1?cl=en

As far as an ethnobotanical reference is concerned, the patent nentioned this:

Leishmanicidal and trypanocidal activities of Bolivian medicinal plants

http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/037887419490054X

The main focus of the article is on the search for anti-protozoan activity. What this has to do with prevention of aging is beyond me. Maybe (not much chance, but you can spend $35.95 to find out) the article has something about a screening for anti-aging of skin in it as a control.

I've spent much of my career reading through many articles to glean clues. Maybe I get an inspiration from one out of ten. It's a lot of work, and it can get expensive. And it is the same kind of challenge patent reviewers give up on.

I ordered 3 haenkeis and they will be arriving tomorrow! Looking forward to my new housemate!

Rich: What are the particular growing requirements you mentioned? I believe that I saw this Salvia in a public garden in the Oakland, CA area. It wasn't named so I'm not sure, but the unusual flower head was the same - it's what drew my attention... and the bright color.