Salvia officinalis, commonly known as sage, is a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. Sage is a member of the mint family and native to the Mediterranean region, though it has been naturalized in many places throughout the world. The herb has come from being an ancient medicinal tool to a versatile ingredient in dishes ranging from meat stuffing to light herbal teas. But this transformation does not take away the herb’s magic of healing and easing ailments.
This aromatic herb is well used in dishes, teas and cosmetics. The herb with many properties is gold for herbalists and has been used in herbal remedies for years across the globe. The beauty about this herb is its vast uses in healing whether administered as teas, tinctures, a mix of herbs or in cooking. A must have in your mini garden and spice cabin.
Sage leaves carry several actions. The leaves are antiseptic, this means that it releases an antimicrobial substance or compound that can be applied to skin in order to reduce the possibility of sepsis, infection or putrefaction. This can also be effectively used for gargling, to prevent bad breath by fighting off infections.
Its Antibacterial properties also aid in the killing of bacteria on the skin and in the mouth, the same would apply when it is consumed, this property aids in fighting of a number of ailments:
Cold and Flus
Sore Throat
Tonsilitis
Mouth Ulcers
Infected gums
Sage leaves not only hold antiseptic and antibacterial properties but they are also carminative, sage has the ability to expel gas from the stomach or intestines to relieve flatulence or abdominal pain or distension. Its carminative and digestive actions help with indigestion, colic and flatulence.
The osteogenic properties that sage carries play a great role in relieving menopausal flushes or flashes. This is also because of its ability to reduce sweating.
Sage is also a emmenagogue, it stimulates blood flow in the pelvic area and uterus; it can also stimulate menstruation. Sage can help with delayed periods as well as menstrual pains.
Sage can be taken in the following methods
- Tincture: 1/8 – 1/2 teaspoon dried sage leaves in a sip of water daily.
- Herbal Tea: drink several cups of sage tea daily for several weeks.
- Gargle with sage tea daily.
Disclaimer!! DO NOT USE WHILE PREGNANT.
Sage can also be burned in the house to clear out the energy and bring warmth, safety and spiritual safety into your space.
