Plants of the genus Sage are perennial fragrant herbs and shrubs growing in Europe, Mexico and Asia. Some of them are used in cooking and folk medicine. There are representatives known for hallucinogenic properties. Their active ingredient, salvinorin, produces intense but short-lived mood changes, visions, and feelings of detachment.
The plant is used for food in raw and boiled form, brewed in the form of infusions and teas. They improve digestion, relieve cough, strengthen sleep and immunity.
How can sage be used?
The plant can be used fresh, applying whole leaves to problem areas, or applying crushed gruel to the skin.
Sage can always be found in pharmacies in dried form and brew teas and decoctions.
The popularity of sage has led to the fact that it began to be produced in the form of tablets - nutritional supplements. Extracts from sage and essential oils, with which it is rich, are popular. They are used in inhalations, added to food and cosmetics.
The composition and calorie content of sage
Composition 100 gr. dry sage as a percentage of the daily value is presented below.
Vitamins:
- K - 2143%;
- B6 - 134%;
- A - 118%;
- B9 - 69%;
- C - 54%.
Minerals:
Caloric content of dry sage - 315 kcal per 100 gr.
The benefits of the plant are manifested in the prevention of constipation, vasodilation and strengthening of bones.
A decoction of sage is used to make foot baths that help with chronic pain. Monoterpenoids and diterpenoids in the plant penetrate the skin of the legs and eliminate the cause of the pain.
Calcium in sage strengthens bones and slows down the development of osteoporosis during menopause.
Sage dilates blood vessels and protects against the development of cardiovascular diseases.
The use of sage affects the brain, so the plant is used in the treatment of dementia, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The use of sage reduces depression and anxiety, and treats disorders with changes in perception, including schizophrenia.
Useful antiseptic properties of sage can effectively treat tonsillitis, acute respiratory infections, bronchitis, laryngitis, tracheitis and tonsillitis.
Sage is an effective remedy for disorders of the digestive system. The plant has an antiseptic, antispasmodic, astringent and choleretic effect.
Sage leaves are used for brushing teeth and are often found in toothpastes. The plant heals diseased gums.
Sage is used in medicine and cosmetology to treat inflammation, dandruff and normalize sebum secretion.
Strong antiseptics and antioxidants in the composition of sage allow you to actively fight inflammation, bind free radicals and strengthen the immune system.
Sage for women
There are a lot of phytohormones in sage, so it is used to improve women's health. The herb is used to treat excessive lactation, female infertility, menopause problems, and vaginal discharge:
Sage during pregnancy and lactation
During pregnancy, you need to abandon the use of sage. In the early stages, it can provoke a miscarriage, as it increases the tone of the uterus. In the later stages, the plant causes placental abruption, which leads to premature birth.
Breastfeeding women should remember that sage reduces lactation. It can be used if you want to stop breastfeeding.
Even the ancient Egyptians used sage for coughs, bleeding and swelling. They used fresh whole and crushed leaves, as well as juice. However, tea or a decoction of a plant has always been especially popular:
- decoction of sage indicated for rheumatism, disorders of the nervous system and gastrointestinal tract. It is recommended to drink several times a day in a small cup;
- sage leaves applied to a diseased tooth, reduce pain;
- sage rinse used for sore throats and other diseases of the throat. They treat stomatitis, sore gums and eliminate bad breath;
- inhalations with sage help relieve asthma attacks and soothe a strong cough;
- fresh sage leaf mask Helps reduce oily skin
- rinsing hair with decoction revitalizes the scalp and gives the hair a healthy shine. Add 1 tbsp. dry sage in a glass of boiling water, strain and dilute in a small amount of warm water. A saturated solution can dye hair dark;
- lotion from sage infusion help get rid of ulcers, eczema and dermatitis. Add a little decoction to the bath when bathing a baby - and prickly heat is not terrible for him;
- weak decoction of sage improve digestion and relieve exacerbation of gastritis with low acidity. Take 3 times a day half an hour before meals for 10-12 days.
plant photo
Medicinal properties
Application. Sage treatment
Sage herb infusion
Sage with milk
Alcoholic sage extract
Essential oil of sage
Sage with menopause
Sage rinse
Sage for hair
Contraindications. Precautionary measures
Today, dear readers, I want to introduce you to sage, a herb that has been widely used in folk medicine since the time of Hippocrates due to its unique healing properties. Probably, many of us associate the name of this herb with diseases of the throat. Remember the pharmacy lollipops, the sage pills we buy when we have a sore throat? But is it only with such health problems that we can use sage? I propose today to talk about the healing properties of sage and contraindications.
Sage belongs to the Lamiaceae family and there are many species of it in nature. In ancient times, meadow sage was used for medicinal purposes, which still grows everywhere. However, sage officinalis is recognized and used as official medicine, which is not found in our country under natural conditions, but is only cultivated for medical purposes and which is successfully grown by owners of garden plots. Salvia officinalis is very decorative, has a pleasant aroma and is quite appropriate in flower beds next to other flowering plants. Today we will talk about him.
Sage. plant photo
Let's see what sage grass looks like.
Salvia officinalis. Medicinal properties
Sage strengthens the nerves and calms the trembling of the hands,
And he is able to expel even an acute fever.
You are our savior, sage, and helper, given by nature ...
Ruta, and with her sage drive wine intoxication,
Roses add a flower - and love pains will subside.
This is a quotation from the Salerno Code of Health, which was compiled by the famous physician and alchemist of the early Middle Ages, Arnold of Villanova.
The medicinal properties of sage officinalis are used both in folk and official medicine. Essential oils, resins, tannins, alkaloids, flavonoids, organic acids were found in the composition of sage herb. In addition, sage contains vitamins P, C, B1, nicotinic acid, as well as camphor, tannins. Sage also contains a large amount of calcium, magnesium and much more.
Sage is also rich in folic acid, which we need for hematopoiesis and the prevention of atherosclerosis.
The leaves and flowers of sage have many medicinal properties, among which the following important properties can be distinguished:
- painkillers,
- anti-inflammatory,
- disinfectants,
- diuretic,
- astringents,
- expectorant,
- antipyretic,
- hemostatic.
The herb sage is a powerful antiseptic.
The anti-inflammatory, expectorant and analgesic properties of sage officinalis allow it to be used in the treatment of diseases of the throat, oral cavity, skin and upper respiratory tract. Sage is a powerful antiseptic, this herb is able to cope with various pathogenic microorganisms and fungal infection, it is active against streptococci and staphylococci.
Medicinal properties of sage for the entire gastrointestinal tract
As part of many collections aimed at treating the digestive organs, sage can be found, it increases the secretory function of the stomach, has a therapeutic effect on colitis, gastritis, cholecystitis, diseases of the liver, gallbladder and kidneys.
Promoting health in general and especially women's health
In folk medicine, sage herb is used in the treatment of female diseases and infertility, sage preparations increase libido, rejuvenate the female body. Due to the presence of female hormones in the composition of sage leaves, similar in action to estrogens, sage is widely used to relieve painful symptoms during menopause. In addition, sage preparations improve memory and strengthen the immune system.
Sage can also help lower blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
I suggest watching a video that doctors say about the beneficial and healing properties of sage herb.
Herb sage. Application. Sage treatment
Sage herb is used in the form of decoctions, infusions, essential oils, alcohol tinctures. In addition to medical use, sage is also used in cooking and cosmetology. The aroma of sage is interesting - such a mixture of mint and rosemary.
In cooking, sage is added to salads; it goes well with meat, vegetables, marinades, and drinks. Also used in baking. The most important thing here is not to overdo it, otherwise the food may become bitter.
Let's get acquainted with the basic sage recipes for our health and beauty. How to take sage?
Sage decoction recipe . The most traditional use of sage is its decoction, which, as a rule, is prepared in a water bath, for which two tablespoons of dry sage herb are poured into a small saucepan and pour a full glass of boiled hot water. Cover the saucepan with a lid and place in a large bowl or pot of boiling water. In a water bath, the composition is heated for 15 minutes, then it must be cooled at room temperature for 45 minutes. Strain the broth, squeeze out the remaining mass and add boiled water to the volume of a full glass.
Store the decoction for no more than a day in the refrigerator, it must be heated before use. Use for rinses, compresses and lotions. A decoction is used for sitz baths for hemorrhoids.
Sage herb infusion
For internal use, sage infusion is more suitable, it has a lower concentration compared to a decoction and acts softer.
Recipe for sage infusion:
For infusion, we traditionally take a tablespoon of dry raw materials and pour a glass of boiling water, leave for 30-40 minutes and take it orally for stomach diseases with low acidity, for bronchitis and tracheitis as an expectorant, for flatulence and for better bile discharge in case of problems with the liver and gallbladder. Take an infusion from one tablespoon to 1/4 cup before meals several times a day.
Sage with milk
In diseases of the lungs and bronchi, a tablespoon of sage can be brewed not with water, but with boiling milk and, after infusion, taken warm, adding a teaspoon of honey.
Alcoholic sage extract
Alcohol tinctures are also prepared from sage, which have a rather long shelf life. At home, you can prepare sage tincture with vodka, for which three tablespoons of dry grass pour 1/2 liter of vodka and insist in a dark place in a sealed container for 12-14 days, shaking occasionally. Strain and take a teaspoon once a day after meals for the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis.
On the basis of sage extract, lozenges, lozenges and lozenges are made and sold in pharmacies, which very effectively cope with throat diseases, the main condition is that you need to start taking them at the very beginning of the disease.
Essential oil of sage
Sage essential oil can be bought at a pharmacy, it is used only externally in cosmetology, for the treatment of acne, for baths, rinses and compresses. Sage oil occupies a special place in aromatherapy, as it has a relaxing effect and is able to relieve stress and tension. It is enough to put 1 - 2 drops into the aroma lamp to feel the relaxing effect of sage.
It is useful to aromatize the room with sage essential oil during an outbreak of colds. The high concentration of sage in the oil helps to effectively deal with viruses and bacteria.
To prepare lotions and compresses, dilute 5 drops of sage essential oil in 1/2 cup of water, apply for sprains, bruises, bruises, joint pain.
Sage with menopause
Sage is not in vain considered a female herb, it contains a large amount of natural estrogens - female sex hormones that support a woman's health. In a very difficult menopause for a woman, when the level of hormones decreases, malfunctions in cardiac activity occur, problems with the bladder appear, sweating increases, accompanied by so-called “hot flashes”. Sage in these cases can significantly alleviate the condition of a woman.
If you feel unwell during menopause, prepare an infusion of dried sage leaves. For the infusion, boil two cups of water, add 1/2 tablespoon of sage, leave covered to infuse for 20 minutes, then strain. Take this infusion should be a tablespoon three times a day before meals.
Sage essential oil will help a woman relieve tension and fatigue, relieve the blues, and reduce the manifestation of stress. Just drop a few drops of oil into a bath of water and lie down for about 10 minutes, completely relaxing. You can also use an aroma lamp, especially after a working day, as the smell of sage is recommended for relaxation.
Sage rinse
Sage is a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, so a decoction of sage is recommended by official medicine for rinsing with various infectious diseases of the oral cavity. A decoction of sage, acting on the focus of inflammation, relieves pain, reduces inflammation and swelling.
Decoctions of sage for rinsing are used for stomatitis, inflammation of the gums, at the first signs of flux, after tooth extraction. I remember how my grandfather suffered from gums, there were often fluxes, and my grandmother often brewed sage for him.
Sage is also very effective in diseases of the throat, a decoction of sage helps in the treatment of tonsillitis, chronic tonsillitis, pharyngitis, and hoarseness. Rinse your throat 4-6 times a day with a warm decoction. Sometimes such rinses are enough to relieve painful symptoms, especially if treatment is started at the very beginning of the disease.
Sage herb is widely used in the complex treatment of skin diseases, such as
- neurodermatitis,
- eczema,
- psoriasis,
- acne,
- festering wounds,
- burns,
- frostbite.
A decoction of sage relieves inflammation and itching, cleanses the skin, promotes the speedy healing of wounds and skin regeneration. The herb sage is also used for facial skin care.
In the presence of acne spot application of sage essential oil will help, it dries pimples, relieves the inflammatory process, and kills microbes.
For dry skin prepare a mask from a tablespoon of oatmeal (you can grind oatmeal), a tablespoon of natural full-fat yogurt, cream or sour cream. Add 2 drops of sage essential oil to the resulting mixture. Apply the mask on the face for 15 minutes, then wash with warm water.
For oily skin you can recommend a tonic of sage leaves and flowers, for this, prepare an infusion of one spoonful of dry sage herb and 1/2 cup of boiling water. After cooling the infusion, strain it, add natural apple cider vinegar in a 1:1 ratio and wipe your face twice a day. Store this tonic in the refrigerator.
Sage for hair
Decoctions and infusions of sage herbs strengthen hair, eliminate dandruff, relieve inflammation on the scalp, reduce oiliness, so they can be used to rinse hair after washing.
For rinsing, both fresh and dried sage herb is used, you can use an infusion or decoction. To prepare an infusion from fresh herbs, pour a glass of fresh, finely chopped leaves with flowers with a liter of boiling water, leave for an hour, filter and use to rinse your hair.
After washing your hair with your usual shampoo, pour sage infusion over your head a few times, wring out your hair with your hands and cover your head with a towel for a few minutes. Then rinse your hair with clean warm water. Be aware that sage can stain clothing, so take precautions.
For better hair growth and strengthening, you can use sage essential oil. Add 2-3 drops of sage oil to a tablespoon of olive oil and massage the hair roots with this mixture for half an hour before washing your hair.
Sage. Contraindications. Precautionary measures
If you are taking sage infusion inside for the first time, then first of all you need to make sure that there is no allergic reaction to this herb. Do a skin test first, and start ingestion with minimal doses, literally half a teaspoon for the first and subsequent doses. If everything is in order, you can start treatment.
When taking sage preparations inside, it is necessary to observe moderation and not to exceed the dosage. Usually the course of treatment is from one week to a month, if necessary, it can be repeated after a significant break.
Sage should not be used by pregnant and lactating women, its oral preparations are contraindicated with reduced blood pressure and decreased thyroid function, with nephritis, with epilepsy, with coughing with a lot of sputum.
Children under 12 years old are not recommended to take sage inside, only externally and only in the absence of a hypersensitivity reaction.
Here is such information about the medicinal properties and contraindications of sage. They say that to see sage in a dream is good luck in business and love. I wish you dream about it. I also wish you all health, good mood and simple joys of life.
Apply recipes from nature with wisdom. Always take breaks in treatment and look carefully at precautions and contraindications.
Salvia officinalis (salvia) is a useful plant from the Lamiaceae family, which has long been used in official and folk medicine. Clary sage is also beneficial and is a source of essential oil. The aroma of sage is impossible to forget, and the appearance of the plant causes pleasant aesthetic sensations.
The birthplace of a beautiful semi-shrub is the Mediterranean. Accordingly, the first who began to use the plant for medicinal purposes were the ancient Greek and Roman healers, and they used sage in the widest possible range. The name comes from the Greek - "health and well-being."
plant description
The plant is a perennial, reaching a maximum height of 75 cm. The root is hard and branched. Numerous stems are tetrahedral and densely dotted with oblong leaves. The flowers are irregularly shaped, purple or pinkish-white, collected in inflorescences. The fruit remains in the cup.
Flowering begins from the second year of vegetation and lasts from late May to July. Sage is cultivated in the heat-loving regions of Russia, in Ukraine, in the Crimea, and for decorative purposes. The leaves have a strong odor. The upper parts of the plant and leaves, as well as inflorescences of clary sage, are of medicinal value.
Chemical composition
Sage leaves contain:
- phytonutrients;
- alkaloids;
- flavonoids;
- phytoncides;
- resins;
- tannins;
- organic acids (ursolic, oleanolic, chlorogenic);
- elements Na, K, Ca, Cu, Fe;
- vitamins P, A, C, E, K, folic acid, B6, B2, B3 and PP;
- essential oil rich in terpene compounds;
- cellulose;
- bitterness.
Valuable essential oil is most actively produced during the fruiting period and is mostly found in flowers.
100 gr. sage contain:
Sage - 14 useful properties
Health and youth
The presence of vitamin A in sage helps to prevent age-related changes that occur in the body, enhancing the regeneration of skin cells and protecting it from free radicals, sage helps to eliminate fine expression lines and age spots.
Help with hair loss
Rinsing with a solution of rosemary and sage can make hair shiny and strong. The composition stimulates hair growth and improves blood circulation of the skin, providing hair follicles with nutrients. Using such procedures, you can not only improve the health of your hair, but also give vitality to thin and dry strands. The procedure should be applied once a week, it will help the healthy functioning of the hairline follicles, improve the condition of the hair and prevent the formation of dandruff.
At the same time, the components of sage, which have beta-sitosterol, will have a preventive effect on the problem of baldness. Three to four drops of sage essential oil, mixed with the same amount of rosemary, peppermint and one tablespoon of false olive oil, when rubbed into the scalp, will improve the condition of the hair, giving it freshness and a shiny, healthy look.
Anti-inflammatory properties
Studies conducted by the University of Vienna confirmed the anti-inflammatory properties of the herb and recommended its use as a rinse to treat inflammatory processes in the mouth and throat mucosa. German scientists recommend an infusion of sage to relieve inflammation of the throat and tonsils. To prepare it, steam a pinch of dry raw materials in 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes and gargle several times a day. If desired, it is permissible to add a little honey to the solution.
Help with depression and neurasthenic conditions
The colorless substance thujone, which is part of sage, and reminiscent of menthol in smell, helps to resist depressive states, activates brain activity, improves memory abilities aimed at the process of memorization and concentration.
Sweating reduction
For people experiencing discomfort associated with excessive sweating, the plant will provide an invaluable service. Its intake can reduce sweating by up to 50%. Its action will also have a positive effect on women during menopause, suffering from night sweats.
Treatment of skin problems
With anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, sage is able to resist such infectious skin diseases as eczema, eliminating the manifestations of rash and itching. Ointment and decoction with herb components reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis and heal damaged skin areas.
Cognitive Improvement
Reception of sage, favorably affects the violation of memory processes, improves concentration. Scientific research on this topic, although in its early stages, still states an increase in the production of acetylcholinesterase levels, which helps to better assimilate information. This fact confirms the possibility of using the herb in Alzheimer's disease associated with impaired attention, memory and communication skills. Essential oils of sage contribute to the maintenance of brain activity in the elderly.
Help for women's health
The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology published an article in May 2012 citing the results of a study on the ability of sage, combined with lavender and marjoram, to reduce menstrual pain. In 75% of women, a decrease in pain during the period of "critical days" and a decrease in the number of hot flashes during menopause were recorded.
Prevention of diseases of the digestive system
A decoction of the herb is a tonic drink that can eliminate the lethargy of the digestive tract. Being a carminative, it stimulates the secretion of bile, activates digestive secretions, improves the functions of the pancreas and liver. Rosmarinic acid, prevents stomach cramps, eliminates the manifestations of diarrhea, reducing inflammation of the intestine.
Help with Asthma
The plant has an antispasmodic effect in chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract. Through the use of steam inhalations with sage extract, congestion in the chest is relieved, accumulations of mucus are removed, and the risk of secondary infections is reduced.
Gum health
Most oral care products contain herbal ingredients. Such rinses strengthen the gums, heal the mucous membrane, preventing the spread of unwanted infections.
Prevention of diabetes
A lab study published in the British Journal of Nutrition published experimental data on sage's ability to lower blood glucose levels, suggesting it could be used to prevent type 2 diabetes. However, these experiments were carried out on animals, and these applications in humans have yet to be studied.
Antioxidant effect
Many chronic and degenerative diseases are caused by products of cellular metabolism, which, by attacking healthy cells, can lead to their mutation, causing malignant neoplasms. Plant constituents rosmarinic acid, apigenin, luteolin are capable of neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative processes that affect our heart, muscles and brain.
Strengthening of bone tissue
The herb is packed with vitamin K, which is essential for building and maintaining our strong bones. People suffering from the manifestation of early signs of osteoporosis, using sage in their diet, significantly increase the amount of vitamin K in the body, thereby maintaining the body's integrity of the bones.
Folk recipes
The scope of sage in folk medicine is really limitless. It is used to treat ENT pathologies (tonsillitis, laryngitis, etc.), inflammatory and purulent skin lesions, pulmonary tuberculosis, polyarthritis, edema, sciatica, atherosclerosis, gynecological diseases, pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, infertility and much more. Here are the most effective recipes with the plant.
From bags under the eyes
To noticeably remove bags under the eyes, you can try the following recipe. You need to take one teaspoon of herbs and pour half a glass of boiling water, leave for about half an hour and strain. Warm up half of the infusion, and cool the other half. Dip two swabs into the hot decoction and two into the cold decoction. Alternately apply tampons to the area of swelling for a couple of minutes.
sage tea
- It has a pronounced anti-perspirant effect, which lasts at least 2 hours. It is recommended both for excessive sweating and for diseases accompanied by accelerated sweating, such as tuberculosis.
- Helps speedy recovery from bronchitis, bronchial asthma, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and gallbladder.
- Stops lactation if necessary.
- Strengthens hair follicles, stops premature baldness.
1 tbsp dried raw materials or 1 bag of pharmacy tea pour 1 cup of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes and drink a third of a glass three times a day before meals. The optimal duration of treatment is 2-3 weeks. 
Sage tea
For external use:
- Promotes the speedy tightening of non-healing wounds (washing wounds, applying lotions).
- Eliminates thrush in children (mouthwash).
- Sage helps with toothache, as well as in the treatment of flux, bleeding gums (gargling).
- Reduces the severity of inflammatory changes in angina (irrigation of the throat and gargling).
- Improves the condition of the hair, strengthens the roots (rinsing after washing with a light massage of the scalp).
For internal use:
- Normalizes the acidity of gastric juice in gastritis with low acidity.
- Helps with colitis, enterocolitis.
- Helps with cough - sage not only facilitates sputum discharge, but also has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.
1 tbsp dry leaves pour a glass of boiling water and insist 1 hour, filter. Inside take half a cup three times a day before meals. For the treatment of cough, it is recommended to mix the infusion with warm milk in a 1: 1 ratio.
Decoction with sage
- Accelerates recovery in bronchopulmonary pathology;
- Helps to cure exacerbations of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver.
- Normalizes blood sugar.
- Reduces pain in sciatica.
One tbsp. dry raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled for 10 minutes on a very low heat, after removing from the fire they insist for another half an hour. Take 1 tbsp. three times a day.
Alcoholic tincture of sage
- Helps in the treatment of atherosclerosis.
- Improves brain activity, especially in elderly patients.
3 tbsp dry herbs insist 1 month on half a liter of alcohol in a sunny place, tightly closed with a lid. Take 1 tbsp. before meals with water.
sage wine
It is recommended for older people for general strengthening, improving the functioning of blood vessels and the brain. For 1 liter of table grape species, 80 g of dry raw materials of the plant are taken. The mixture is insisted for 8 days and taken 20 ml per day after meals.
Inhalations with sage
- Contribute to the elimination of inflammatory processes in the throat, bronchi.
- Helps cure infectious rhinitis.
A handful of dry grass is poured into 2 cups of water and boiled over low heat for about 5 minutes. The resulting broth is allowed to cool slightly, then inhalations are carried out over the steam, covered with a towel, for about 5-7 minutes.
Recipes for the treatment of Salvia officinalis colds
Bronchitis, pneumonia in children and adults
If bronchitis or pneumonia is suspected, both in adults and in children, the following decoction can be used. Take two tablespoons of leaves and pour in a glass of milk. After that, send the resulting mixture to the fire, covered with a lid, and bring to a boil. After that, strain and put on fire again. Drink hot milk with herbs before going to bed.
Atrophic rhinitis
Take three tablespoons of dried crushed leaves and dip in half a liter of boiling water. The resulting broth must be insisted for about two hours, then strain. Rinse your nose with the solution at least once a day.
Sage for toothache
To treat a toothache, you can prepare a simple infusion. Pour one teaspoon of raw materials with a glass of boiling water and leave for forty minutes, then strain. Rinse your mouth with infusion, especially in the place of greatest pain.
Flux
Mix fifty grams of sage and orris root, which is commonly called iris or cockerels. Pour one tablespoon of the collection into an enamel bowl and pour a glass of cold water. We put the future broth on fire and cover with a lid. We simmer on low heat for fifteen minutes, and after you remove it from the heat, let the broth brew for the same amount. Rinse your mouth with strained broth several times a day.
For the treatment of flux, baths from a decoction of herbs and onion peels are also perfect (arbitrarily brew). You need to keep the warm mixture in your mouth until it cools and collect a new portion. Continue every 20 minutes for 2-3 hours. You can also rinse your mouth with this decoction three or four times a day.
Insomnia
To treat insomnia, take a mixture of dried sage leaves, valerian root, motherwort, St. John's wort, and mint. Dip five teaspoons of a mixture of herbs in half a liter of boiling water and leave for an hour. After that, strain the resulting broth and drink 2-3 tablespoons with honey at night.
Vesiculitis
To treat vesiculitis, you need to make the following decoction. Take two parts of sage leaves, three parts of poplar buds and five parts of burdock roots. Pour one teaspoon of herbs into a thermos and fill the floor with liters of boiling water. Infuse the decoction for at least ten hours, and then take a quarter cup three times a day. You can also use the same decoction for microclysters. You need to put them every other day at least fifteen times, after which the vesiculitis will pass.
Chronic inflammation of the kidneys
Herbal bath will help get rid of chronic inflammatory processes in the kidneys. For its preparation, you can take three tablespoons of the collection of herbs of sage, chamomile and horsetail. Send all the herbs to a liter of boiling water and insist, and then pour the infusion into the bath. The procedure is carried out for fifteen minutes.
Haemorrhoids
For the treatment of hemorrhoids, you can try to make a decoction of two teaspoons of the leaves, filled with two cups of boiling water. Infuse for two hours in a water bath, and then cool. The result will be no more than forty milliliters of broth. At night, put a microclyster in the rectum, if there is an urge, endure it as much as possible.
glossalgia
Prepare a decoction of one tablespoon of sage leaves and one tablespoon of celandine. Pour a glass of water with the expectation that one tablespoon of each herb has one glass of boiling water. Rinse your mouth five or six times a day. 
Osteochondrosis
You need to take two hundred grams of leaves and pour five liters of boiling water. Infuse for about two hours and strain, then pour into a bath with a water temperature of at least 360 degrees. Soak in the bath no more than thirty minutes, but no less than fifteen. Take baths for a week every day, and then take a short five-day break and repeat the course again.
Gathering for pain relief in pancreatitis
You need to take the following herbs: three parts of sage, only stems and leaves, calendula flowers, burdock root and two parts of clover flowers, agrimony grass and dandelion root. Two st. spoons of the collection pour half a liter of boiling water and insist in a thermos for about five hours, without closing the lid for ten minutes, so that the steam comes out. After that, cool, strain and drink half a glass four times a day. The last, fourth time, drink only before bedtime.
Sweating feet
Sweating feet is a rather unpleasant problem that you can try to solve with this recipe. It is necessary to take twenty-five grams of sage and nettle. Pour all this with three liters of boiling water and leave for two hours to brew. Soak your feet in the infusion for fifteen minutes and then leave them to dry. Baths are best done in the evening and in the morning, if possible. 
Enuresis
Mix sage herb, lingonberry leaf and St. John's wort in equal amounts. Pour one teaspoon of the collection with half a liter of boiling water, wrap in a warm cloth and leave to infuse for an hour. After, strain the decoction. How to take: eat 2-3 tbsp. spoons of fresh cranberries and drink 50 ml of broth. Do this procedure three times a day before meals.
Salvia oil: treatment of foot fungus
In order to get rid of the fungus on the foot, you can try to do the following: take seven tablespoons of crushed sage leaves and pour three liters of hot water. Dip your feet in the infusion so that the water reaches the bottom of your ankles. Hold your legs for about ten minutes. After that, you need to wipe them dry and lubricate the feet with oil of the same plant.
To prepare it, you need to take one part of the crushed sage herb and pour ten parts of unrefined vegetable oil. Boil the resulting mixture for half an hour in a water bath, then wrap and leave for six hours. Then strain the oil, it is ready for use.
Sage oil treats wounds, non-healing ulcers, fungal skin lesions.
Ointment for sore joints
Take five tablespoons of dry herb and grind it in a mortar to a powder. After that, add five tablespoons of interior lard and mix. The resulting mixture is sent to a water bath and left on the smallest fire until a liquid state. Strain the liquid mass through a fine sieve so that there are no particles left that can somehow injure the skin. We shift the ointment into a dark glass container, and send it to the refrigerator.
For pain in the lower back or joints, one teaspoon of the ointment is heated and carefully rubbed into the sore spot, after which it is insulated. You can make candles from the ointment and treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures.
Sage herb for infertility
Entire books of traditional healers are devoted to the treatment of infertility with the help of a plant, which has a completely scientific explanation. The fact is that sage phytohormones are similar in structure to estrogens, female sex hormones, therefore they act in the body in a similar way. But before treatment, you should consult with a gynecologist about the possibility and expediency of herbal medicine.
Treatment regimen
Phytotherapy is prescribed for 10 days in the first phase of the menstrual cycle on the first day after the completion of the next menstruation, i.e. approximately from the 5th to the 15th day of the cycle. If menstruation is absent for a long period of time, then treatment can be started on any day - in this case, the first day of treatment will be considered the 5th day of the cycle.
Cooking
One tbsp. dry leaves of the plant or a pharmacy tea bag is brewed with a glass of boiling water, insisted for 15 minutes, filtered. This is a daily portion, which is divided into three doses during the day and drunk 20 minutes before meals. A fresh infusion is prepared for each day.
Efficiency
After 1-3 cycles (1-3 course doses, respectively), you should go for an ultrasound scan and assess the condition of the ovaries, endometrium and other signs of readiness for pregnancy. You can not take sage for more than 3 months, but if necessary, repeat the treatment with a break of 1 month.
Sage in gynecology
It is used to eliminate menopausal symptoms, especially effective when started at the earliest manifestations of menopause, even before the cessation of menstruation.
The plant is also effective in the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, accompanied by emotional instability, abdominal pain, etc.
It has beneficial properties for women who need to stop lactation, for which it is recommended to take tea or infusion of sage 100 ml twice a day for 5-7 days, but usually the milk disappears as early as 3-4 days of admission.
At the same time, it is recommended to apply compresses to the mammary glands with sage oil (2-3 drops per 25 ml of vegetable oil) in order to prevent milk stagnation. Gauze is moistened in the resulting mixture of oils and applied to the chest for 1 hour, covered with cellophane. Once a day is sufficient.
For conception
In the people, sage was considered a female grass, and for good reason! Herbalists have long noticed that a decoction of sage helps to conceive a child with infertility, the inability of a woman to become pregnant and bear a child. There are three most effective prescription drugs that are used to treat female infertility.
Sage infusion for infertility and ovarian dysfunction
You need to take one tablespoon of dry leaves and pour one glass of boiling water, leaving to infuse for about fifteen minutes. Strain the resulting infusion and consume one third of a glass three times a day half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is carried out within eleven days immediately after the end of menstruation. There are no restrictions on the number of courses, but after every three you need to take a break for a couple of months.
The same infusion helps with excessive night sweats (drink before bedtime), nervous tension, irritability. It is useful to drink it before an important meeting or exams, as sage activates the brain and helps to better remember information.
How to take sage and linden for conception: two plants with phytohormones
Linden contains the female hormone estrogen in its natural form, so when combined with sage, this collection is doubly effective. How to take linden with sage for successful conception: add to a glass of boiling water according to Art. a spoonful of each herb (in dry form) and insist until warm. Reception and duration of the course - the same as in the first recipe.
How to take a boron uterus with sage to conceive a child with infertility
For successful conception, in addition to sage, you can take upland uterus - a herb that also contains phytohormones and successfully treats infertility. So, we prepare the broth: first, boil water and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Then pour a glass of this water 1 tbsp. a spoonful of dry grass of the upland uterus and insist 15 minutes. We put the contents in a water bath, simmer for 20 minutes. You need to take 1 tbsp. spoon four times a day between taking sage infusion (infusion recipe above).
Salvia to stop lactation
The active substances contained in the plant help to reduce the secretion of breast milk and inhibit its production. The recipe has been used for a long time and has found wide application in nursing mothers who want to stop breastfeeding. How to drink sage to stop lactation:
Brew a tablespoon of dry grass with a mill of boiling water, cover with a saucer and insist until warm. Drink half a glass at a time. In total, you can drink no more than two glasses of broth per day.
When taking sage, lactation stops slowly. First, the milk declines, the pain that could appear from improper weaning of the baby from the breast gradually disappears. Seals also dissolve. During this period, it is important to limit the use of liquids, especially those that promote lactation (hot tea, milk, fruit drinks). You can take a decoction of sage for up to 14 days without a break.
breast cancer
For breast cancer, it is necessary to drink a decoction of the collection of herbs according to the following recipe. Take three or four teaspoons of the crushed leaves of the plant and pour into one liter of water, boiling the decoction for exactly three minutes. Strain, discarding the cake, and add a teaspoon of St. John's wort leaves, peppermint and lemon balm to the hot broth. Infuse for ten minutes and drink one glass three times a day half an hour before meals. Drink the infusion daily until recovery.
Salvia for menopause and hot flashes: how to brew and take
The problem of menopause can be solved by preparing the following decoction. Take one heaping tablespoon of dry chopped herbs and pour two cups of boiling water over it, putting it on fire for a few minutes. A decoction of sage with menopause and hot flashes should be taken as ordinary tea: with meals three times a day. The course of treatment lasts from twelve to fifteen days, after which you need to take a break for a week or two. If necessary, continue treatment.
douching
In inflammatory gynecological diseases, douching with a decoction of sage is used once or twice a day for a set period - from one to three weeks. Such douching is effective for thrush, cervicitis, endocervicitis, cervical erosion (in combination with decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs in turn), with whites and senile itching.
In a liter of boiling water, pour 3 tbsp. tablespoons of dry grass, boil over low heat for 10 minutes and insist to room temperature. Douche in the morning and evening. With thrush, whites and itching, one to two weeks is enough, with cervicitis and erosion, continue treatment for up to a month.
Sage - Contraindications
- polycystic;
- jade;
- endometriosis;
- uterine myoma;
- hypothyroidism;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- diseases of the nervous system.
- The ancient luminaries of medicine considered the plant to be a salvation from all diseases and even from material troubles;
- During the plague, sage preparations helped to recover and recover;
- Research is underway to develop sage-based drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease;
- Sage extract is used in perfumery.
Hello dear readers. Sage is a perennial herb whose healing properties can hardly be overestimated. Its beneficial effect on the body is very multifaceted. Medicinal compositions made on the basis of sage are used not only to cure all possible ailments, but also to alleviate painful conditions, and for the purpose of prevention. Sage has been used as a medicinal drug for a long time. Ancient Greek healers knew about its healing properties and widely used this plant in their practice. This miracle herb is also mentioned in the works of Hippocrates. The Italian lands are considered the starting point for the widespread settlement of sage (salvia). The plant spread along trade routes, gaining an increasing number of admirers.
Sage as a medicinal plant
Modern official medicine also could not bypass it. Scientists have studied sage in detail - medicinal properties and contraindications, as well as possible side effects from its use, have been identified and systematized.
Now this knowledge is successfully applied to the targeted resolution of various health problems in patients.
It should be noted that in Russia, with the exception of the Krasnodar Territory and the Crimean Peninsula, the medicinal form of sage is not found in the wild. But it is widely cultivated as a garden plant.
There are also wild varieties of cultivated grass. But meadow sage grows everywhere, but its healing abilities are much less pronounced. Official medicine does not recognize it as a medicinal plant.
For medicinal purposes, leaves are used, as well as the apical parts of sage along with inflorescences. Grass blooms (by the way, it often takes the form of a shrub) begins only in the second year of life.
Flowers, as well as green foliage, exude a pleasant tart aroma due to their high content of essential oils. It should be noted that sage is thermophilic, severe frost can completely destroy it.
But it tolerates drought well and does not need special care. Therefore, it can often be seen on personal plots. It is also suitable for apiaries - a honey plant.
Sage - medicinal properties and contraindications
After examining the chemical composition of sage, they found the presence of essential oils in all its parts. Various odorous substances are present here, including camphor.
plant composition
Sage contains alkaloids, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, tannins, vitamin and mineral compounds.
This composition provides a versatile effect on the human body.
This plant is used as a raw material for the preparation of decoctions, essential oils, infusions, alcohol tinctures, tablet preparations.
Sage is used externally for:
✔ Compresses.
✔ masks.
✔ Wraps.
✔ Lotions.
✔ Inhalations.
✔ Trays.
In addition, it is applicable for vaginal douching, enemas, rinses and ingestion. Also noteworthy is the widespread use of sage oil for aromatherapy.
Properties of sage officinalis
Sage has a number of medicinal properties that have been used in various fields of medicine and have been used for many centuries to cure various diseases.
In the process of research, salvia revealed the following properties:
✔ Anti-inflammatory.
✔ Antimicrobial.
✔ Antifungal (weakly expressed).
✔ Antioxidant.
✔ Immunomodulating.
✔ Regenerative (stimulate tissue regeneration).
✔ Decongestant and tonic.
✔ Expectorants.
✔ Diuretic.
✔ Astringents.
✔ Antitoxic.
✔ Hemostatic.
✔ Painkillers.
✔ Sedatives.
✔ Antisecretory (inhibit the work of sweat and sebaceous glands, but stimulate the release of digestive enzymes, choleretic agent).
So, all the healing properties of the plant have been identified, studied and now they are successfully used to resolve various health problems.
It is prescribed for the treatment of colds, women's diseases and menopause, to normalize the functions of the gastrointestinal tract, and for some dental problems.
It also helps with diabetes, rheumatism, hemorrhoids, atherosclerosis, arthritis, stomatitis, hyperhidrosis, diarrhea, neuritis, cystitis.
It is also used in dermatology, traumatology, cosmetology and as an aromatic additive.
Contraindications and warnings
Despite the mass of useful properties, sage has some limitations in use. It is recommended to refrain from using it in the following cases.
- With the manifestation of epilepsy.
- During gestation.
- At the stage of feeding the baby with breast milk.
- For kidney problems.
- In violation of the functions of the thyroid gland.
- Before reaching the age of five (especially when using essential oil preparations).
- If there are problems with pressure (hypo- or hypertension).
- With a high level of estrogen and related diseases - endometriosis, breast tumor, polycystic, fibroids, etc.
- In the presence of allergic intolerance and individual rejection.
It should also be remembered that sage has a pronounced expectorant effect. Therefore, in the treatment of a cold, it should be used only to facilitate the discharge of sputum in the initial stages of the disease.
Further intake of drugs with sage will stimulate its strengthening, and not a cure. Strictly speaking, prolonged continuous use of sage is contraindicated in any case.
This may lead to poisoning. After a course of therapy (up to 1 month, maximum 3), you should take a break.
Possible side effects
If the dosage is exceeded, and also as a side effect, there is:
- Dizziness, migraines.
- Itching, redness of the integument.
- Sudden change in pressure.
- Drowsiness.
- Loss of appetite.
- Signs of poisoning.
- Epileptic seizures.
- Hallucinations.
Infusion and decoction of sage - how to prepare medicine at home
Essential oil, tincture, tablets and marshmallows with sage can be purchased at the pharmacy. But you can prepare the product for both internal and external use on your own.
Decoction
Dry grass is poured with raw water 1:10. When using a fresh plant, the ratio changes to 1:5. The liquid is brought to a boil and kept on a minimum heat for 15 minutes.
Infusion
Raw materials are poured with boiling water and placed in a thermos until completely cooled, or they are kept in a steam bath for about an hour. Do not allow the mixture to boil! The proportions are the same as in the manufacture of the decoction.
For oral administration, both infusion and decoction should be diluted with water after preparation (approximately 1:4).
For rinsing, more concentrated formulations are used, and for enemas they can not be diluted at all, as well as for external application.
Tincture
3 large spoons of raw materials are poured with half a liter of vodka and insisted for about a month. When using alcohol, its ratio to dry grass should be 10:1. For oral administration, the tincture is diluted with water.
The use of sage - at home and traditional medicine
Sage is widely used in folk medicine, and quite successfully, it helps against various diseases.
sage decoction
It is effective for colds (facilitates expectoration, reduces swelling of the mucosa), helps to normalize glucose levels, relieves inflammation and anesthetizes in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
It is used externally in the treatment of rashes (including acne) and other dermatological diseases, as a wound healing agent, as well as to strengthen and stimulate hair growth.
It is also used for atherosclerosis and for the treatment of gynecological diseases, including infertility.
The decoction is used in the form of rinses for the treatment of stomatitis, periodontal disease, to eliminate toothache, as well as during a sore throat. Can also be used for inhalation.
sage tea
Use a decoction of pleasant concentration. It is convenient to prepare tea using pharmacy bagged herbs.
Drink a drink:
- as a diuretic and detoxifying agent;
- with a cold to alleviate the condition and reduce intoxication;
- with colitis and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract to relieve pain and normalize functions;
- if necessary, stop lactation;
- to smooth out climacteric conditions;
- as an immunostimulating and restorative agent;
- to relieve overstrain and prevent chronic stress conditions;
- for the prevention and treatment of sclerotic vascular lesions;
- as a tonic that promotes the activation of thought processes.
sage oil
It is used externally in cosmetic formulations. It is also used to prepare baths, compresses and lotions.
Helps with problematic skin, effectively to reduce pain in injuries and joint pain. It is used in aromatherapy for relaxation and prevention of chronic stress conditions.
oily salvia extract
Applicable for:
- rinses for dental problems to relieve inflammation, disinfect and reduce the intensity of pain;
- ingestion with inflammation and ulceration of the gastric mucosa, cholecystitis, bronchitis;
– solutions for dermatological problems (topical application);
- cosmetic purposes (rejuvenation, improvement of skin condition, treatment of acne and acne formations, strengthening of hair follicles, fight against excessive sweating).
sage tincture
It is used for rinsing with inflammatory and infectious lesions of the oral cavity and pharynx.
It helps with atherosclerosis (it is also effective for preventing its development), diarrhea, cystitis, spasms of the digestive tubes, activates the nervous system. It also helps to relieve menopausal symptoms.
Sage tablet
Tablets (lozenges) should be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved (resorbed). Used for sore throats.
These tablets help relieve pain, swelling, have an antimicrobial effect and accelerate the regeneration of damaged mucous membranes. Apply according to instructions.
Sage for the treatment of respiratory organs
Salvia as an integral component is included in pharmacy breast fees. The plant is also used as an independent medicine for solving various problems with the respiratory system.
It provides significant assistance in the fight against lung diseases, including tuberculosis. With a cold, salvia has a number of positive effects.
- Removes swelling of the mucosa.
- Eliminates headache.
- Stimulates the immune system.
- Fights microbes.
- Stimulates the production of mucus and facilitates its removal.
- Relieves sore throat.
- Helps to get rid of toxins.
- Tones and relieves the general condition.
For this purpose, various pharmaceutical preparations are used, as well as home remedies.
Sage for hemorrhoids
With manifestations of hemorrhoids, a decoction of sage will help to alleviate the condition, relieve pain and itching, stop bleeding, and block the inflammatory process.
It is consumed as a tea, and is also used to prepare enemas and warm sitz baths. Before the introduction of the decoction through the rectum, a cleansing procedure should first be carried out.
Then 100 ml of undiluted broth is introduced, after which you should not get up for about 20 minutes. The procedure is carried out once a day for a seven-day course.
Help salvia in the field of gynecology
Phytohormones and aphrodisiacs were found in sage, so this plant is used to normalize various disorders in the genital area, as well as to solve many gynecological problems.
- Eliminates frigidity.
- Infertility is treated.
- Eliminates hormonal imbalance.
- Menstrual cycles are normalized, the process itself is facilitated, the volume of secretions decreases.
- Prevent and stop bleeding
- Inflammations are stopped and their causes are eliminated.
- Improves labor activity.
- The production of breast milk is suppressed.
To obtain these effects, tea, decoctions, tinctures are used. They are needed for internal use, douching and preparing sitz baths.
For infertility, an infusion of leaves and seeds of salvia is used. The course is conducted as prescribed by the gynecologist, who also monitors the patient's condition. It can also be assigned to men.
Sage treatment helps eliminate the lack of estrogen responsible for:
— among women - for the formation of follicular structures, the growth of the intrauterine lining, the normalization of menstruation, increased attraction;
— in men - for the maintenance of sexual function, the growth of libido, the viability of spermatozoa.
But an excess of estrogen causes serious consequences, so the uncontrolled intake of sage products is unacceptable.
Sage and cessation of lactation
Sometimes there are situations when a woman needs to reduce or completely stop the production of breast milk. This is where sage tea comes in handy.
It smoothly reduces the secretion of the mammary glands, so the process is easily tolerated by women. It is also recommended to treat the breast with an oily extract of sage to prevent the development of inflammation and the appearance of seals.
Salvia with menopause
The climacteric period is characterized by the appearance of various unpleasant sensations. Many women endure it very hard.
To alleviate the condition, reduce sweating, relieve pain, eliminate dizziness, normalize the psycho-emotional sphere, it is recommended to take sage both externally and internally.
