Common Name – Sage
Botanical Name – Salvia officinalis
Parts Used – Leaves
Active Constituents – flavonoids, tannins, bitter and aromatic substances.
So what is Sage good for?
Therapeutic Properties – Carminative, anti-spasmodic, anti-microbial, astringent, anti-inflammatory, sudorific, expectorant, tonic, aromatic, nervine, vermifuge, emmenagogue, diuretic, stimulant, diaphoretic, stomachic, antiseptic.
Sage can be useful in the treatment of inflamtion of the upper respiratory tract, colds and inflammation of the throat.
Sage can be helpful for stomach aches, intestinal infection, diarrhea, inflammation of the mouth and gums.
Sage can be helpful to stop lactation, prevent hot flashes (during menopause).
Sage can also be used as a general tonic, to strengthen the immune system and to help with memory and concentration problems.
Dosage
Tincture – 20-40 drops three times a day
Tea – three cups a day
Contraindications
Contains 50% Thujone and should not be used by women with high chances of breast cancer.
Should not be used by people who suffer from epilepsy.
Should not be used by pregnant or nursing women.
Research articles with links
Topical anti-inflammatory activity of Salvia officinalis L. leaves: the relevance of ursolic acid
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874100003962
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