Sage (lat. Salvia officinalis) is a shrubby perennial plant that grows to a height of 30-60cm. I have this plant in my garden. It is very resistant to pests. It has a specific smell. The user is its strong smell of mussels and mosquitoes.
It is an ingredient in many medications used to rinse the mouth and throat for inflammation. in folk medicine it is used as a remedy for inflammatory processes of the intestines, stomach, liver, kidneys, bile and urinary tract.
I always have fresh or dried sage in my home pharmacy. The leaf contains 1-2.5% of essential oil whose main ingredients are thujone, cineole and camphor. The medicinal ingredients of sage have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, surface-shrinking tissue and reduce sweating. In the form of an aqueous extract and tincture, sage leaf is applied externally to rinse and coat the mucous membranes in inflammation of the mouth and throat. Sage tea is drunk for indigestion and increased sweating.
The Romans called it "sacred grass", believing that it protects against diseases and helps fertility. The reason why it should become, if not a regular, then a very common drink that you start the day with, is that it is extremely useful for preserving brain functions. The ancient Romans knew this, so they called sage tea "wisdom tea". In modern medicine, sage extract is added to toothpastes to have a beneficial effect on teeth and gums. Recently, tablets against sore throat and breath freshening based on the healing properties of sage have also appeared on the market. In cosmetics, it is used to make creams against skin infections and herpes or anti-dandruff shampoos. Sage is also used as a spice and addition to dishes.
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