Sage.
Sage, discover the properties of the plant, its virtues and its use. Culture and conservation of sage and the preparation of sage tea.
Botanical Classification:
- Latin Name: Salvia officinalis .
- Family: Lamiaceae .
Other names:
- True sage, prairie sage, sweetgrass.
Description of the plant sage:
- Sage is a shrubby, evergreen perennial shrub, pale green. Sage blooms in summer.
Parts used:
- The leaves and essential oils are used.
Properties:
- Sage is an astringent, antiseptic, tonic herb, it relaxes, removes perspiration and lactation, improves liver function and digestion, Sage has anti-inflammatory , anti-depressant and estrogenic effects.
- The plant contains phenolic acids, flavonoids, triterpenes, triterpenes and an essential oil which contains thujone, camphor, 1,8 cineole and other monoterpenes.
Therapeutics:
- Internal use.
- Sage is used internally to treat indigestion and flatulence.
- It is also used to reduce excessive lactation in nursing mothers and night sweats (especially in menopause), excessive salivation, profuse sweating, anxiety, depression, infertility and menopause.
- She also has favorable properties for the liver and is used to increase the functionality of the liver.
- external use.
- Externally, sage can be used for insect bites, throat problems, mouth, gums and skin infections and vaginal discharge.
- It contains rosmarinic acid that has good antioxidant properties, which are reinforced by picrosalvine also found in sage.
- It also has antimicrobial and antiviral effects and is often used in the fight against hair care oily hair and oily by regulating the production of sebum from the scalp. It is used to treat various skin problems such as acne.
Aromatherapy and the use of essential oils:
- use in small quantities, sage relieves the tired mind and fights depression and pain. It should be used with great care, since a large amount can cause problems.
- Sage is useful for the device tract, balance the female hormone estrogen, aches and pains.
- Very useful for regulating the menstrual cycle, and to reduce night sweats during menopause.
- On the skin, refines texture, healing of wounds and to heal ulcers and dermatitis.