Organic Sage Herb
Discover some of the uses of sage in the article below:
The following article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S. Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Sage and its many uses
Sage
has been seen as a cure-all throughout history. The botanical name of the
sage genus Salvia is from the Latin verb "salvere" meaning to save, and
refers to its considerable medical reputation in ancient times.
By the tenth century it had acquired the reputation of giving immortality! Sage grows in most gardens and is now a common kitchen herb. However most people don't eat enough of it or it is just used as a cooking herb for flavour and much of its goodness can be lost. Hence the benefit of taking a stand alone supplement.
The purple or red variety of the herb, is the strongest. Sage has good antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is prescribed as a treatment, by herbalists, for many aliments:
Sage is used for persistent and recurrent coughs and allergies, as an antiseptic wash for dirty wounds, wounds that are slow to heal. Sage can be used as a gargle and mouth wash for sore throats and inflamed gums. It is also given to stimulate circulation and strengthen digestion.
Sage has a soothing and calming effect and helps reduce excessive sweating especially due to anxiety. In feverish conditions sage makes a cooling tonic. Well recognised for its use as a women's tonic, sage is used for all stages of the monthly cycle and for some it can bring great relief.
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