Sage leaves: uses and benefits
In fact, there are about 900 species in the world that differ not only in appearance, but also in their properties. Quite often, salvia officinalis is confused with meadow sage, attributing medicinal properties to this wild plant. But this is not true at all.
Sage has a large number of medicinal uses that affect all areas of the body. But, like other medicinal herbs, they have their side effects, and therefore it is better to take sage only after a full examination and consultation with a doctor.
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Properties of sage
Sage leaves contain about 3% essential oils, which are famous for their bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, the leaves are rich in camphor, vitamins group B and group P, vitamin C, nicotinic acid, alkaloids, tannins, and many other components. Sage has a high level of female phytohormones, which makes this plant very useful for women.
According to its properties, sage helps to cope with frigidity, and generally rejuvenates the body. And when taken for a long time, it strengthens the walls of the uterus, and thus promotes rapid conception and easy bearing of the fetus, even by those women who were previously diagnosed with infertility.
Also, tinctures from sage leaves help to survive menopause easier, and the course of many gynecological diseases is much easier.
In addition, sage leaves were often used in folk medicine. It is an excellent expectorant for coughs and bronchitis. For tonsillitis, gum inflammation, and other inflammatory processes, the infusion is used as an antiseptic. Sage leaves help well with various diseases kidney
But before using it, you should definitely consult a specialist, as self-medication can lead to bad consequences. In addition to all of the above, tincture of sage leaves improves memory and creative thinking. This property of the plant is especially appreciated by creative people. It also helps maintain clarity of thinking.
Treatment with sage
The main healing properties of sage leaves are a disinfectant, anti-inflammatory, astringent, and antimicrobial agent. In folk medicine, tinctures, essential oils and as tea are often used. In some cases, poultices occur.
Gargling with a decoction of sage leaves is an excellent remedy for sore throat, tonsillitis, and other inflammations in the mouth and throat. But rinsing should only act as a complement to the main treatment, and in no case as an independent separate treatment.
Leaf tincture sage It will help greatly against nervous disorders and a constant state of nervous overexcitation. It also tones the walls of the stomach, and has a beneficial effect on flatulence, and sage tea will perfectly help against colds, constant fatigue and headaches based on this.
Sage oil is an excellent remedy for rheumatism, muscle and joint pain. As you can see, sage has a large number of positive qualities, which is why it does not lose its relevance today.
Traditional medicine based on sage leaves
Due to its magical properties, sage is very popular in folk medicine, and is used to treat a variety of diseases. Let's look at a few examples.
From infertility. Sage leaves have been used to treat infertility since ancient Egypt. At that time, it was prescribed to use sage with salt, having first infused it well. Times have changed, and now some doctors recommend drinking infused sage, but without salt.
To prepare it, you need to adhere to the following proportions: 1 tablespoon of dry sage leaves needs to be steamed with 200 ml of boiling water, boiled for 10 minutes, and then left for half an hour, drained, and consumed 1 spoon 3 times a day. Another use of this decoction is as a means to stop lactation. By consuming a decoction of sage leaves, milk production quickly ceases.
For atherosclerosis. Sage actively acts on the nervous system, stimulating it, and thus facilitating the course of atherosclerosis, and in some cases even completely curing it. For this disease, it is better to use a tincture of the plant in alcohol, taking 1 spoon once a day on an empty stomach.
In order to prepare such an infusion, you should take three tablespoons leaves pour 500 grams of vodka over the plants and leave to infuse for a month. The tincture should be kept in a tightly closed glass container in the sun.
Inflammatory processes. To get rid of various types of inflammation, you need to take one and a half tablespoons of dried sage, pour 250 ml of boiling water over them, and leave to steep for at least 3 hours.After this, you can gargle a sore throat with this infusion, make compresses for bruises and wounds, and even treat herpes.
Sage has a wide range of actions, it helps against many diseases when taken systematically, and can solve almost any problem. But we should not forget that treatment with herbs can only be done under the close supervision of a doctor, so as not to make the situation even worse.
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