6 Health benefits & uses of sage

History of sage:

You may well have a pack of dried sage in your cupboard, but this fragrant herb is far from a new addition to our kitchens. Sage (Salvia Officinalis) has a long history of cultivated use dating back to Egyptian times where it was used as a fertility aid. The Greek physician Dioscorides was known to have written about the benefits of sage in the first century C.E. Reporting that sage helps to stop bleeding of wounds and ease internal pains if drank in a tea. Sage is known to contain a substance called thujone that can be poisonous if enough is consumed for this reason we recommend talking to a qualified naturopath before adding sage to your diet.

• Sage helps people with diabetes – Sage tea has many amazing uses, one of our favourite here at Eden Nuganics is the ability to boost insulin activity in diabetics. For best results always use fresh sage, around two tablespoons should be enough for your team, simply add it to 18 ounces of hot water and leave to brew for 5 – 10 minutes.

• Treatment of gum disease - Sage is found as an active ingredient in many natural mouthwash products, this is due to powerful tannins known to treat gingivitis that can be found in the leaves.

• Stop excessive perspiration – Sage contains compounds known as phytosterols, these are known to have a cooling effect on the body with some official studies showing up to a 50% reduction in perspiration.

• Antibacterial properties – Sage is not only wonderful at treating infection of the mouth and throat, but can even help to reduce temperature in people suffering from fever.

• Postpartum aid – Sage is a useful tool for women after pregnancy, it can help the beasts to stop milk production. To use sage for this reason take ¼ of a teaspoon three times a day. I recommend mixing the sage with vegetable juice, making it easier to consume.

• Sore throat and coughs – Sage has been used to treat sore throats since its first documented use and with good reason, its powerful antibacterial action wastes no time clearing your throat of unwanted guests. Try adding some sage to apple cider vinegar next time you get a cold and see for yourself.

 ‘SAGE is anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-hydrotic, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, aromatic, astringent, carminative, emmenagogue, oestrogenic, relaxant, spasmolytic, vermifuge.’

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This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. 

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