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 a source of essential oil. The aroma of sage cannot be forgotten, and the appearance of the plant evokes a pleasant aesthetic sensation.

The homeland of this beautiful subshrub is the Mediterranean. Accordingly, the first to use the plant for medicinal purposes were ancient Greek and Roman healers, and they used sage in the widest range. The name comes from the Greek - “health and well-being”.

Description of the plant

The plant is a perennial, reaching a maximum height of 75 cm. The root is hard and branched. Numerous stems have a tetrahedral shape and are densely dotted with oblong leaves. The flowers are irregular in shape, purple or pinkish-white, and collected in inflorescences. The fruit remains in the calyx.

Flowering begins in the second year of the growing season and continues from late May to July. Sage is cultivated in heat-loving regions of Russia, Ukraine, Crimea, and for decorative purposes. The leaves have a strong odor. The upper parts of the plant and leaves, as well as the inflorescences of clary sage, have 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 most contained in flowers.

100 gr. sage contain:

Sage - 14 beneficial properties

Health and youth

The presence of vitamin A in sage helps prevent age-related changes that occur in the body, enhancing the regeneration of skin cells and protecting it from the effects of free radicals; sage helps eliminate small expression wrinkles 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 in 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 must be applied once a week; it will help the healthy functioning of the hair follicles, improve the condition of the hair and prevent the formation of dandruff.

At the same time, the components of sage, which contain beta-sitosterol, will have a preventive effect on the problem of baldness. Three or four drops of sage essential oil, mixed with the same amount of rosemary, peppermint and one tablespoon of 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

Research conducted by the University of Vienna confirmed the anti-inflammatory properties of the herb and recommended its use as a gargle to treat inflammatory processes in the mouth and throat mucosa. German scientists recommend sage infusion to relieve inflammation of the throat and tonsils. To prepare it, steam a pinch of dry raw material in 100 ml of boiling water, leave for 10 minutes and gargle several times a day. If desired, you can add a little honey to the solution.

Help with depression and neurasthenic conditions

The colorless substance thujone, which is part of sage, and whose smell resembles menthol, helps to resist depressive states, activates brain activity, improves memory abilities aimed at the process of memorization and concentration.

Reduce sweating

For people experiencing discomfort associated with excessive sweating, the plant will provide an invaluable service. Taking it can reduce sweating by up to 50%. Its effect will also have a positive effect on women during menopause who suffer from night sweats.

Treatment of skin problems

Having anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, sage is able to resist infectious skin diseases such as eczema, eliminating rashes and itching. Ointment and decoction with herbal components reduce skin inflammation in psoriasis and heal damaged skin areas.

Improved cognitive abilities

Taking sage has a beneficial effect on impaired memory processes and improves concentration. Scientific research on this topic, although in its early stages, still states an increase in the production of acetylcholinesterase, which helps to better assimilate information. This fact confirms the possibility of using the herb for Alzheimer's disease, which is associated with impaired attention, memory and communication abilities. Sage essential oils help maintain brain activity in older people.

Help for women's health

The journal Obstetrics and Gynecology published an article in May 2012 that reported the results of a study on the ability of sage in combination with lavender and marjoram to reduce menstrual pain. 75% of women showed a decrease in pain during their “critical days” and a decrease in the number of hot flashes during menopause.

Prevention of diseases of the digestive system

A decoction of the herb is a tonic drink that can eliminate sluggishness in the digestive tract. Being a carminative, it stimulates the secretion of bile, activates digestive secretions, and improves the functions of the pancreas and liver. Rosmarinic acid prevents stomach cramps, eliminates diarrhea, reducing inflammatory processes in the intestines.

Help with asthma

The plant has an antispasmodic effect in chronic inflammatory diseases of the respiratory tract. By using steam inhalations with sage extract, chest congestion is relieved, mucus accumulations are removed, and the risk of secondary infections is reduced.

Gum health

Most oral care products contain herbal components. Such rinses strengthen the gums, heal the mucous membrane, preventing the spread of unwanted infections.

Preventing diabetes

A laboratory 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 effects

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. The plant's constituents, rosmarinic acid, apigenin, and luteolin, are capable of neutralizing free radicals and preventing oxidative processes that affect our heart, muscles and brain.

Strengthening bone tissue

The grass is rich in vitamin K, which is so necessary for the formation and maintenance of the strength of our bones. People suffering from early signs of osteoporosis, consuming sage in their diet, significantly increases the level of vitamin K in the body, thereby preserving the integrity of the body's bones.

Folk recipes

The scope of use of sage in folk medicine is truly limitless. It is used to treat ENT pathologies (sore throat, laryngitis, etc.), inflammatory and purulent skin lesions, pulmonary tuberculosis, polyarthritis, edema, radiculitis, atherosclerosis, gynecological diseases, gastrointestinal tract pathologies, liver, infertility and much more. Here are the most effective recipes with the plant.

For bags under the eyes

To visibly remove bags under your eyes, you can try the following recipe. You need to take one teaspoon of the herb and pour half a glass of boiling water, leave for about half an hour and strain. Heat half of the infusion and cool half. Dip two tampons into the hot broth and two into the cold one. Alternately apply tampons to the area of ​​swelling for a couple of minutes.

Sage tea

• It has a pronounced anti-sweat effect that lasts for at least 2 hours. Recommended both for excessive sweating and for diseases accompanied by rapid sweating, for example, tuberculosis.
• Helps speedy recovery from bronchitis, bronchial asthma, diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and gall bladder.
• Stops lactation if necessary.
• Strengthens hair follicles, stops premature baldness.

1 tbsp. dried raw materials or 1 bag of pharmaceutical tea, pour 1 glass 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 rapid healing of non-healing wounds (washing wounds, applying lotions).
• Eliminates thrush in children (mouth rinse).
• Sage helps with toothache, as well as in the treatment of gumboil and bleeding gums (rinsing).
• Reduces the severity of inflammatory changes in sore throat (irrigation and gargling).
• Improves hair condition, strengthens roots (rinse after washing with a light scalp massage).

For internal use:

• Normalizes the acidity of gastric juice in gastritis with low acidity.
• Helps with colitis, enterocolitis.
• Helps with coughs - sage not only facilitates mucus discharge, but also has an antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effect.

1 tbsp. dry leaves pour a glass of boiling water and leave for 1 hour, filter. Take half a glass orally three times a day before meals. To treat cough, it is recommended to mix the infusion with warm milk in a 1:1 ratio.

Decoction with sage

• Accelerates recovery from bronchopulmonary pathology;
• Helps cure exacerbations of gastrointestinal and liver diseases.
• Normalizes blood sugar.
• Reduces pain from radiculitis.

One tbsp. dry raw materials are poured with a glass of boiling water and boiled over very low heat for 10 minutes, after removing from the heat, leave for another half hour. Take 1 tbsp. three times a day.

Alcohol tincture of sage

• Helps in the treatment of atherosclerosis.
• Improves brain activity, especially in elderly patients.

3 tbsp. dry herbs are infused for 1 month in half a liter of alcohol in a sunny place, tightly closed with a lid. Take 1 tbsp. before meals, with water.

Sage wine

Recommended for older people for general strengthening, improving the functioning of blood vessels and the brain. For 1 liter of table grapes, take 80 grams of dry plant material. The mixture is infused for 8 days and taken 20 ml per day after meals.

Inhalations with sage

• Helps eliminate inflammatory processes in the throat and bronchi.
• Helps cure infectious rhinitis.
  

A handful of dry herbs is poured with 2 glasses of water and boiled over low heat for about 5 minutes. The resulting broth is allowed to cool slightly, then inhaled over steam, covered with a towel, for about 5-7 minutes.

Recipes for treating Salvia officinalis colds

Bronchitis, pneumonia in children and adults

If you suspect bronchitis or pneumonia, both in adults and children, you can use the following decoction. Take two tablespoons of leaves and pour a glass of milk. After this, place the resulting mixture on the fire, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil. After this, strain and put on fire again. Drink milk with herbs hot before bed.

Atrophic rhinitis

Take three tablespoons of dry crushed leaves and place them in half a liter of boiling water. The resulting decoction should be left for about two hours, then strained. Rinse your nose with the solution at least once a day.

Sage for toothache

To treat toothache, you can prepare a simple infusion. Pour one teaspoon of raw material into a glass of boiling water and leave for forty minutes, then strain. Rinse your mouth with infusion, especially in the area of ​​greatest pain.

Flux

Mix fifty grams of sage and orris root, which is popularly called iris or cockerels. Pour one tablespoon of the mixture into an enamel bowl and pour a glass of cold water. Place the future broth on the fire and cover with a lid. Simmer over low heat for fifteen minutes, and after removing from heat, let the broth brew for the same amount of time. Rinse your mouth with the strained broth several times a day.

Baths made from a decoction of herbs and onion peels (brew as desired) are also perfect for treating flux. You need to keep the warm mixture in your mouth until it cools and take 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. Place five teaspoons of the herbal mixture in half a liter of boiling water and leave for an hour. After this, 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 pour liters of boiling water over the floor. Infuse the decoction for at least ten hours, and then take a quarter glass three times a day. You can also use the same decoction for microenemas. They need to be placed at least fifteen times every other day, after which the vesiculitis will go away.

Chronic kidney inflammation

A herbal bath will help relieve chronic inflammatory processes in the kidneys. To prepare it, you can take three tablespoons of a collection of herbs: sage, chamomile and horsetail. Place all the herbs in a liter of boiling water and leave, and then pour the infusion into the bath. The procedure is carried out for fifteen minutes.

Haemorrhoids

To treat hemorrhoids, you can try making a decoction of two teaspoons of leaves poured into two glasses of boiling water. Leave in a water bath for two hours and then cool. The result will be no more than forty milliliters of broth. At night, put a microenema in the rectum; if you have the urge, endure it as long as possible.

Glossalgia

Prepare a decoction of one tablespoon of sage leaves and one tablespoon of celandine. Pour a glass of water with the calculation that for one tablespoon of each herb there is one glass of boiling water. Alternately 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. Leave for about two hours and strain, then pour into a bath with a water temperature of at least 360 degrees. Lie in the bathroom for no more than thirty minutes, but not less than fifteen. Take baths every day for a week, and then take a short five-day break and repeat the course again.

Collection for relieving pain in pancreatitis

You need to take the following herbs: three parts each of sage, exclusively stems and leaves, calendula flowers, burdock root and two parts each of clover flowers, agrimony grass and dandelion root. Two tbsp. Pour half a liter of boiling water over spoons of the mixture and leave in a thermos for about five hours, without closing the lid for ten minutes to allow steam to escape. After this, cool, strain and drink half a glass four times a day. The last, fourth time, drink exclusively before bedtime.

Sweaty feet

Sweaty feet is a rather unpleasant problem, which you can try to solve with this recipe. You need to take twenty-five grams of sage and nettle. Pour three liters of boiling water over all this and leave to brew for two hours. Immerse your feet in the infusion for fifteen minutes and then leave them to dry. It is better to do baths in the evening and in the morning, if possible.

Enuresis

Mix sage herb, lingonberry leaf and St. John's wort in equal quantities. Pour one teaspoon of the mixture into half a liter of boiling water, wrap it in a warm cloth and leave to steep for an hour. Afterwards, strain the broth. How to take: eat 2-3 tbsp. spoons of fresh lingonberries and wash down with 50 ml of decoction. Do this procedure three times a day before meals.

Salvia oil: treatment of foot fungus

In order to get rid of foot fungus, you can try 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 ankle. Keep your feet for about ten minutes. After this, you need to wipe them dry and lubricate your feet with the oil of the same plant.

To prepare it, you need to take one part of chopped sage herb and add ten parts of unrefined vegetable oil. Boil the resulting mixture in a water bath for half an hour, then wrap it up and leave for six hours. Then strain the oil, it is ready for use.

Sage oil is used to treat wounds, non-healing ulcers, and fungal skin infections.

Ointment for sore joints

Take five tablespoons of dry herb and grind it in a mortar to a powder. After this, add five tablespoons of lard and stir. Place the resulting mixture in a water bath and leave on low heat until liquid. Strain the liquid mass through a fine sieve so that no particles remain that could in any way injure the skin. Transfer the ointment into a dark glass container and place it in the refrigerator.

For pain in the lower back or joints, one teaspoon of ointment is heated and thoroughly rubbed into the sore spot, after which it is insulated. You can make suppositories from the ointment and treat hemorrhoids and anal fissures.

Sage herb for infertility

Entire books by traditional healers are devoted to treating infertility with the help of plants, which has a completely scientific explanation. The fact is that sage phytohormones are similar in structure to estrogens, female sex hormones, and therefore act in the body in a similar way. But before treatment, you should consult with a gynecologist about the possibility and advisability of herbal medicine.

Treatment regimen

Herbal medicine is prescribed for 10 days in the first phase of the menstrual cycle on the first day after the end 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.

Preparation

One tbsp. dry leaves of the plant or a pharmaceutical tea bag are brewed with a glass of boiling water, left 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 every day.

Efficiency

After 1-3 cycles (1-3 course doses, respectively), you should go for an ultrasound and assess the condition of the ovaries, endometrium and other signs of readiness for pregnancy. You should not take sage for more than 3 months, but if necessary, re-treatment is carried out with a break of 1 month.

Sage in gynecology

Used to eliminate menopausal symptoms, it is 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 sage infusion 100 ml twice a day for 5-7 days, but usually the milk disappears already on the 3-4th day of intake.

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) to prevent milk stagnation. Gauze is soaked in the resulting mixture of oils and applied to the chest for 1 hour, covered with cellophane. Once a day is enough.

For conception

Sage was popularly considered a feminine herb, and for good reason! Herbalists have long noticed that sage decoction helps to conceive a child in case of infertility, a woman’s inability to become pregnant and bear a child. There are three most effective recipes for 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 drink one third of a glass three times a day half an hour before meals. The course of treatment is carried out for 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 bed), nervous tension, and irritability. It is useful to drink it before an important meeting or exams, since sage activates the brain and promotes better memorization of 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 tbsp to a glass of boiling water. spoon of each herb (dry) and leave until warm. Reception and duration of the course are the same as in the first recipe.

How to take boron uterus with sage to conceive a child during infertility

For successful conception, in addition to sage, you can take boron uterus - a herb that also contains phytohormones and successfully treats infertility. So, prepare the decoction: first boil the water and let it sit for 5 minutes. Then pour 1 tbsp of this water into a glass. spoon of dry grass of the boron uterus and leave for 15 minutes. Place the contents in a water bath and 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 reduce the secretion of breast milk and inhibit its production. The recipe has been used for a long time and is widely used by nursing mothers who want to stop breastfeeding. How to drink sage to stop lactation:

Brew a tablespoon of dry herb with boiling water, cover with a saucer and leave until warm. Drink half a glass at a time. In total, you can drink no more than two glasses of decoction per day.

When taking sage, lactation stops slowly. First, the milk decreases, and the painful sensations that could appear from improper weaning of the child from the breast gradually disappear. Seals also dissolve. During this period, it is important to limit the consumption of liquids, especially those that promote lactation (hot tea, milk, fruit drinks). You can take sage decoction for up to 14 days without interruption.

Breast cancer

For breast cancer, you need to drink a decoction of herbs according to the following recipe. Take three or four teaspoons of crushed leaves of the plant and add to one liter of water, boiling the decoction for exactly three minutes. Strain, discard the cake, and add a teaspoon of St. John's wort leaves, peppermint and lemon balm to the hot broth. Leave 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 heaped tablespoon of dry chopped herbs and pour two glasses of boiling water over it, putting it on the fire for a few minutes. For menopause and hot flashes, sage decoction should be taken like 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

For inflammatory gynecological diseases, douching with sage decoction is used once or twice a day for a prescribed period - from one week to three. Such douching is effective for thrush, cervicitis, endocervicitis, cervical erosion (in combination with decoctions of anti-inflammatory herbs in turn), for leucorrhoea and senile itching.

Pour 3 tbsp into a liter of boiling water. spoons of dry herbs, simmer over low heat for 10 minutes and leave to room temperature. Douche morning and evening. For thrush, leucorrhoea and itching, one to two weeks is enough; for cervicitis and erosion, treatment should be continued for up to a month.

Sage - Contraindications

• polycystic disease;
• jades;
• endometriosis;
• uterine fibroids;
• hypothyroidism;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• disease of the nervous system.

• The ancient luminaries of medicine considered the plant to be 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 to treat Alzheimer's disease;
• Sage extract is used in perfumery.

Thanks to its healing properties, the “sacred herb,” as Hippocrates called sage, has been known to mankind since ancient times. Treatises of miraculous recipes are dedicated to Salvia. Today, its use extends not only to traditional medicine, but also to traditional medicine, as well as cosmetology, aromatherapy and cooking.

Features of sage

Not all sage is suitable for therapeutic purposes. In medicine and cosmetology, only the medicinal form is used. It includes more than 500 varieties of perennial plants, including Spanish, mountain, nutmeg and Ethiopian salvia. Cultivation takes place under artificial conditions, since bog sage does not have a medicinal effect, and medicinal sage does not take root in the Russian climate.

The peculiarity of the “sacred grass” lies in its composition:

• alkaloids;
• vitamin PP, as well as P;
• flavonoids;
• acids such as chlorogenic, oleanolic and ursolic;
• phytoncides;
• cineole;
• resins;
• thujone;
• tannins;
• salven;
• essential oils;
• terpenes;
• pinene;
• borneol;
• acetic, folic and formic acids;
• aromatic resins;
• linalool;
• phytohormones.

The entire composition is unique and balanced so as to bring maximum benefit to a person.

Medicinal properties of sage

Both flowers and leaves of salvia have therapeutic effects. Based on them, solutions (Salvin) and tablets (Salvia) are produced.

Therapeutic properties of the plant:

• fights inflammatory processes;
• removes excess fluid, having a positive effect on the genitourinary system;
• stops heavy bleeding;
• stimulates the excretion of bile, combating congestion in the gallbladder;
• has astringent properties;
• helps to dilute mucus in the bronchi, facilitating its better elimination (expectorant effect);
• acts like antibiotics, destroying bacteria and microbes (including strepto- and staphylococci);
• thanks to folic acid, it has a beneficial effect on hematopoiesis and the condition of blood vessels, preventing the development of atherosclerotic plaques;
• eliminates fever (high body temperature);
• has an antiseptic effect;
• promotes wound healing by activating the process of cellular renewal simultaneously with disinfection, which is comparable to the effect of Vishnevsky ointment.

Benefits for women

Particular attention is paid to the healing power of sage in gynecology. The phytohormones in salvia, related to estrogen, are especially useful for women of reproductive age in order to become pregnant.

Use for infertility

The main factor in the inability to get pregnant is hormonal imbalance, leading to ovulation disorders. In its absence, the egg does not leave the ovary, and conception becomes impossible. This violation indicates that the female body produces too little estrogen.

Using sage in this case is the best solution to the problem. Under the influence of phytohormones, the female body stimulates the production of its own hormones, and they themselves compensate for estrogen deficiency. Thus, after a course of sage therapy, there is a chance to conceive a long-awaited child.

Use to stop lactation

Some nursing mothers produce milk for too long a period, when the baby needs to be weaned. The herb sage is used for this. It has a mild and gradual effect, which ensures that stopping feeding will not be stressful for either the baby or the mother.

During breastfeeding, sage is also used to prevent the development of mastitis, which occurs when there is too much milk and the baby does not have time to consume it. So, you can use sage infusion; it will not cause any harm to either the mother or the child. All it does is cause the body to produce the hormone prolactin in smaller quantities.

Sage is used during late menopause, when hormonal changes occur and a woman suffers from a sharp decrease in estrogen levels.

How to make your own sage infusion for infertility

You need to brew 1 tablespoon of dry salvia herb in a glass of boiling water. Infuse the broth in a warm place for a quarter of an hour, then strain. Cool and drink in three doses in one day.

Instructions for use:

The use of medicinal sage in the form of a decoction is acceptable until the 11th–12th day of the menstrual cycle. If conception does not occur and the hormone levels have not leveled out, which will be shown in laboratory tests, then the course must be extended for another 2 menstrual cycles.

It is important to observe the days of taking the infusion so that they are before ovulation. After this, the drug cannot be taken, otherwise during conception there will be a risk of miscarriage due to contractions of the uterus.

For what diseases is it useful and how to take it

Sage is found in many herbal preparations for preparing decoctions and infusions.

Indications:

• diseases of the liver, stomach and gall bladder (cholecystitis, colitis and gastritis);
• renal dysfunction;
• low libido, infertility, symptomatic menopause;
• rejuvenation of the body;
• memory improvement;
• strengthening protective functions;
• lowering cholesterol and blood glucose levels;
• with heavy sweating;
• from staphylo- and streptococcal infections;
• gum disease, as well as stomatitis;
• bronchitis, colds, asthma;
• tonsillitis, pharyngitis;
• polyarthritis;
• ulcers, damage to the integrity of the skin and burns;
• radiculitis;
• furunculosis;
• fungal skin infections;
• neurodermatitis, eczema, psoriasis;
• hypertension;
• early stage of diabetes mellitus;
• alopecia (baldness);
• infantile thrush;
• damage to tooth enamel;
• tuberculosis;
• pyelonephritis;
• long and painful menstruation;
• cystitis;
• neuroses;
• pneumonia;
• bloating, flatulence;
• loss of appetite;
• haemorrhoids.

Salvia flower essential oil is used to relieve stress, headaches and regulate mood. Also, it is used as a binding agent in the preparation of perfume compositions from unstable aromas.

To grow and strengthen hair, rinse with sage decoction.

The extract is used to treat juvenile acne and oily facial skin.

Compresses can eliminate dark circles around the eyes.

Decoction

To prepare a universal decoction, you need to take a glass of water and ½ spoon of dry sage leaves. Pour boiling water over the herb and let it brew for 15 minutes. It is better to cook it in enamel dishes. It is optimal to infuse the decoction in a thermos. Should be taken half an hour before meals.

Some tips for using the decoction:

• If you need to treat wounds or burns, make lotions on areas of arthritis or areas of the body affected by rheumatism, then either a decoction or an infusion is used.
• For skin diseases, rinsing is done.
• Rheumatic bumps that form on the upper and lower extremities are treated like this - boil 100 g of dry sage in 6 liters. water for 10 minutes. Steam your hands or feet in this broth for 1 hour. Do this every day for 2 months.
• An enema of sage decoction helps to cure hemorrhoids. It needs to be done daily for 1 week. During the course of treatment, drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited and a diet is indicated.
• For diseases of the vagina, baths and douching are used.
• Rinsing your hair helps combat hair loss, strengthens and makes your hair shiny. After the procedure, you need to wrap your head with a warm towel, remove it after 10 minutes and dry your hair.

The decoction can be used as tea to strengthen the immune system, improve brain function, and recharge with energy.

Infusion

It differs from a decoction in that it is infused longer, for 1-2 hours. For one part of boiling water, take 1/10th of dried raw materials and ⅕ of fresh leaves.

The infusion is used to get rid of gas formation and for bronchial diseases as an expectorant.

For ENT diseases, it is useful to rinse your mouth.

For gastritis, as well as colitis, use 100 ml of infusion daily. Should be taken before meals.

To treat pneumonia, the remedy should be prepared not with water, but with milk. If you are not allergic, you can additionally eat honey as a bite. The dosage regimen is universal - 100 ml x 3 times / day.

In case of lung diseases, to facilitate the discharge of sputum, sage is brewed not in water, but in milk.

Essential oil

Produced by steam distilling salvia petals. Also, based on them, sage hydrosol is prepared, which has a pleasant color and aroma. It is used not only in cosmetology and aromatherapy, but also in folk medicine. The oil is used to restore changes in the functioning of the vocal cords, strengthening the immune system in the off-season, to eliminate spasms.

Inhaling the aroma of sage essential oil can normalize heart function and stop vasoconstriction, which often happens in hypertensive patients and people whose work involves intense mental stress. It is useful for asthmatics and those who are prone to nervous overload.

Contraindications

Despite all the variety of benefits that nature has generously endowed with sage, it can be harmful.

The plant should not be used by people who have reduced thyroid function. Contraindications are the acute phase of kidney disease, polycystic disease, endometriosis, fibroids, pregnancy in any trimester.

Sage is a perennial herb whose healing properties can hardly be overestimated. Its beneficial effects on the body are very multifaceted. Medicinal compositions made from 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. Italian lands are considered the starting point for the widespread spread of sage (salvia). The plant spread along trade routes, winning more and more admirers.

Sage as a medicinal plant

Modern official medicine also could not ignore it. Scientists have studied sage in detail - the medicinal properties and contraindications, as well as possible side effects from its use, have been identified and systematized. Now this knowledge is successfully used to specifically resolve 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 expressed to a much lesser extent. Official medicine does not recognize it as a medicinal plant. The leaves, as well as the apical parts of sage along with the inflorescences, are used for medicinal purposes. The grass (by the way, it often takes the form of a subshrub) begins to bloom only in the second year of life.

The flowers, as well as the green foliage, exude a pleasant tart aroma due to their high content of essential oils. It should be noted that sage is heat-loving; severe frost can completely destroy it. But it tolerates drought well and does not need special care. Therefore, it can often be seen in garden plots. It is also suitable for apiaries - it is a honey plant.

Sage - medicinal properties and contraindications

Having examined the chemical composition of sage, we discovered the presence of essential oils in all its parts. There are various odorous substances present here, including camphor.

Composition of the plant. Sage contains alkaloids, flavonoids, phytoestrogens, tannins, vitamin and mineral compounds. This composition ensures its versatile effect on the human body. This plant is used as a raw material for the preparation of decoctions, essential oils, infusions, alcohol tinctures, and tablet preparations.

Sage is used externally for:

• Compresses.
• Mask.
• Wraps.
• Lotion.
• Bath.

In addition, it is suitable for vaginal douching, enemas, rinsing and oral administration. It is also impossible not to note the widespread use of sage oil for aromatherapy.

Properties of Salvia officinalis

Sage has a number of medicinal properties that have found application in various fields of medicine and have been used for many centuries to cure various diseases. During the research, the following properties were identified in salvia:

• Anti-inflammatory.
• Antimicrobial.
• Antifungal (weakly expressed).
• Antioxidant.
• Immunomodulatory.
• Regenerative (stimulate tissue regeneration).
• Decongestant and tonic.
• Expectorants.
• Diuretics.
• Astringents.
• Antitoxic.
• Hemostatic.
• Painkillers.
• Sedatives.
• Antisecretory (inhibit the work of the sweat and sebaceous glands, but stimulate the secretion of digestive enzymes, a choleretic agent).

So, all the healing properties of the plant have been identified, studied, and now they are successfully used to solve various health problems. It is prescribed for the treatment of colds, female 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 precautions

Despite the many beneficial properties, sage has some limitations in its use. It is recommended to refrain from using it in the following cases.

1. When epilepsy manifests itself.
2. During gestation.
3. At the stage of feeding the baby with breast milk.
4. For kidney problems.
5. In case of dysfunction of the thyroid gland.
6. Before reaching the age of five (especially when using essential oil preparations).
7. If there are problems with blood pressure (hypo- or hypertension).
8. With high levels of estrogen and associated diseases - endometriosis, breast tumor, polycystic disease, fibroids, etc.
9. In the presence of allergic intolerance and individual rejection.

It should also be remembered that sage has a pronounced expectorant effect. Therefore, when treating a cold, it should be used only to facilitate the discharge of sputum in the initial stages of the disease. Further use of drugs with sage will stimulate its strengthening, rather than cure. Strictly speaking, long-term 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, as well as as a side effect, the following is observed:

• Dizziness, migraines.
• Itching, redness of the skin.
• Sudden change in pressure.
• Drowsiness.
• Decline in appetite.
• Signs of poisoning.
• Epileptic seizures.
• Hallucinations.

Infusion and decoction of sage - how to prepare medicine at home

Essential oil, tincture, tablets and lozenges with sage can be purchased at the pharmacy. But you can prepare the product for both internal and external use yourself.

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 low heat for 15 minutes.

Infusion. The raw materials are poured with boiling water and placed in a thermos until completely cooled, or kept in a steam bath for about an hour. Do not allow the mixture to boil! The proportions are the same as when making a 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 an enema they can not be diluted at all, as for external application.

Tincture. 3 large spoons of raw material are poured with half a liter of vodka and left for about a month. When using alcohol, its ratio to dry herb should be 10:1. For oral administration, the tincture is diluted with water.

Use of sage - at home and traditional medicine

Sage is widely used in folk medicine, and quite successfully, it helps against various diseases.

Sage infusion. Effective for colds (facilitates expectoration, reduces swelling of the mucous membrane), helps normalize glucose levels, relieves inflammation and relieves pain in gastrointestinal diseases. 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 to treat stomatitis, periodontal disease, to eliminate toothaches, and also during sore throat. It can also be used in the form of inhalations.

Sage tea. Use a decoction of pleasant concentration. It is convenient to prepare tea using pharmaceutical bagged herbs.

Drinking a drink:

• as a diuretic and antiperspirant;
• for colds to alleviate the condition and reduce intoxication;
• for colitis and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract to relieve pain and normalize functions;
• if necessary, cessation of lactation;
• to smooth out menopausal conditions;
• as an immunostimulating and restorative agent;
• to relieve stress and prevent chronic stress conditions;
• for the prevention and treatment of sclerotic vascular damage;
• as a tonic that helps activate thought processes.

Sage oil. It is used externally in cosmetic formulations. Also used for preparing baths, compresses and lotions. Helps with problem skin, effective in reducing pain from injuries and joint pain. Used in aromatherapy for relaxation and prevention of chronic stressful conditions.

Salvia oily extract. Applicable for:

• rinses for dental problems to relieve inflammation, disinfection and reduce the intensity of pain;
• oral administration for inflammation and ulceration of the gastric mucosa, cholecystitis, bronchitis;
• solutions to dermatological problems (topical application);
• cosmetic purposes (rejuvenation, improvement of skin condition, treatment of acne and acne, strengthening hair follicles, combating excess sweating).

Sage tincture. Used for rinsing for inflammatory and infectious lesions of the oral cavity and pharynx. Helps with atherosclerosis (it is also effective for preventing its development), diarrhea, cystitis, spasms of the digestive tubes, and activates the nervous system. It also helps relieve menopausal symptoms.

Sage tablets. Tablets (lozenges) should be kept in the mouth until completely dissolved (dissolved). Used for sore throat. These tablets help relieve pain, swelling, have an antimicrobial effect and accelerate the regeneration of damaged mucous membranes. Use according to instructions.

Sage for the treatment of respiratory organs. Salvia as an integral component is included in pharmacy breast preparations. The plant is also used as an independent medicine to solve various problems with the respiratory system. It provides significant assistance in the fight against lung diseases, including tuberculosis. For colds, salvia has a number of positive effects.

1. Relieves swelling of the mucous membrane.
2. Eliminates headaches.
3. Stimulates the functioning of the immune system.
4. Fights germs.
5. Stimulates the production of sputum and facilitates its removal.
6. Relieves sore throat.
7. Helps get rid of toxins.
8. Tones and alleviates the general condition.

For this purpose, various pharmaceutical preparations, as well as home remedies, are used.

Sage for hemorrhoids. When hemorrhoids appear, a decoction of sage will help relieve the condition, relieve pain and itching, stop bleeding, and block the inflammatory process. It is consumed in the form of tea, and is also used to prepare enemas and warm sitz baths. Before administering the decoction through the rectum, a cleansing procedure must first be carried out. Then 100 ml of undiluted decoction is administered, 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 for salvia in the field of gynecology. Phytohormones and aphrodisiacs were found in sage, so this plant is used to normalize various disorders in the sexual sphere, as well as to solve many gynecological problems.

1. Frigidity is eliminated.
2. Infertility is treated.
3. Hormonal imbalance is eliminated.
4. Menstrual cycles are normalized, the process itself is facilitated, and the volume of discharge is reduced.
5. Prevents and stops bleeding
6. Inflammations are stopped and their causes are eliminated.
7. Labor activity improves.
8. Breast milk production is suppressed.

To obtain these effects, tea, decoctions, and tinctures are used. They are needed for internal use, douching and preparing sitz baths. For infertility, an infusion of salvia leaves and seeds is used. The course is carried out as prescribed by the gynecologist, who also monitors the patient’s condition. It can also be prescribed for men.

Treatment with sage helps eliminate the lack of estrogen responsible for:

• among women - for the formation of follicular structures, growth of the intrauterine lining, normalization of menstruation, increased desire;
• in men – for maintaining sexual function, increasing libido, sperm viability.

But excess estrogen causes serious consequences, so uncontrolled use of sage remedies is unacceptable.

Sage and cessation of lactation. Sometimes situations arise when a woman needs to reduce or completely stop the release of breast milk. Sage tea will help here. It smoothly reduces the secretion of the mammary glands, so the process is easily tolerated by women. It is also recommended to treat the breasts with oily sage extract to prevent the development of inflammation and the appearance of lumps.

Salvia for menopause. The menopausal period is characterized by the appearance of various unpleasant sensations. Many women take it very hard. To alleviate the condition, reduce sweating, relieve pain, eliminate dizziness, and normalize the psycho-emotional sphere, it is recommended to take sage both externally and internally. It is also recommended to use salvia essential oil as an aromatic additive for relaxation.

Sage is a healing and mystical plant. They say that if you see him in a dream, good luck awaits you in work and love affairs. The healing properties of sage have been known since ancient times.

In Egypt, remedies from this plant were given to women who could not have children. In addition, the Egyptians used the plant as protection against such a terrible disease as the plague. The ancient Greeks also believed in the healing power of sage. They used sage for "Greek tea."

Healers and sages - Pliny the Elder, Hippocrates and Galen advised the use of the medicinal plant in question in order to normalize the functioning of the stomach and liver. In addition, sage remedies helped improve the functioning of the senses. Dioscorides considered this herb sacred. He recommended using it for infertility treatment. Sage was also valued in the Middle Ages. It was used in the fight against dermal pathologies.

Sage is also widely used in modern alternative medicine. Medicines from the plant are recommended to be used for the treatment of pathologies of the nervous system, ailments of the cardiovascular system - atherosclerosis, hypertension, diseases of the upper respiratory tract and dermis, gynecological ailments, and joint diseases. Alcohol tinctures, extracts, oils, decoctions, and infusions today treat infertility in men and women and diabetes mellitus.

Products from the plant are also used for rinsing the mouth for inflammatory pathologies (stomatitis, gingivitis). Sage is also useful for women's health. It is used for painful periods and menopause. Do you know what sage looks like? Salvia officinalis is a herbaceous perennial or subshrub, belongs to the Lamiaceae family and reaches a height of 60 centimeters.

The plant is endowed with erect, branched, whitish, somewhat pubescent stems, opposite petioles, fluffy, finely toothed, woody, wrinkled, grayish-green leaves, blue, purple, pink or white two-lipped flowers. Sage blooms at the end of the summer period. The birthplace of the miraculous plant is Asia Minor. Moldova, Ukraine, Crimea - habitat.

Composition and medicinal properties of sage. Both the leaves and seeds of the plant are healing. You can purchase both the first and second at any pharmacy or online store. The average price of seeds is 90 rubles, leaves - 45 rubles. Sage, the medicinal properties of which are determined by its rich composition, is endowed with a large number of useful, nutritious substances necessary for the functioning of the human body.

It contains a significant amount of:

• phytoncides;
• bitter substances;
• phenolcarboxylic acids: caffeic, rosemary, chlorogenic;
• essential oils;
• cineole;
• linalool;
• nicotinic acid;
• camphor;
• tannin;
• borneol;
• tannins;
• vitamins P and PP;
• flavonoids;
• alkaloids;
• resins;
• triterpenoids;
• acetic acid;
• fatty oils;
• coumarin.

Sage: medicinal properties and indications for use. The plant is very useful. Regular use of formulations based on it will help strengthen the immune system. Sage is a great alternative to pills. The plant is especially useful for memory disorders.

To date, the following effects of the herb on the human body are known:

• anti-inflammatory;
• hemostatic;
• antimicrobial;
• restorative;
• immunostimulating;
• astringent;
• antispasmodic;
• hepatoprotective;
• antiulcer;
• painkiller;
• disinfectant;
• diuretic;
• expectorant;
• antipyretic.

Medicines from sage help:

• strengthening the immune system;
• preventing the development of atherosclerosis;
• stopping bleeding;
• normalization of metabolic processes;
• removing toxic substances and waste from the body;
• improving the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract;
• decreased permeability of the walls of capillaries and blood vessels;
• elimination of inflammatory processes;
• relief of pain and spasms;
• normalization of the functioning of the gonads;
• improving the functioning of the central nervous system.

The plant is recommended for use in the treatment of: eczema, psoriasis, dermatitis. Menopause, painful menstruation, stomatitis, gingivitis, bleeding gums, gumboil, sore throat, gastritis, colitis, hypertension, atherosclerosis, joint pathologies, tuberculosis, pyelonephritis, cystitis, cough, frostbite, hemorrhoids, migraine.

In Bulgaria, the foliage is used as a drug to limit sweating. Sage is also useful for women during menopause. The use of the plant helps eliminate the unpleasant symptoms of menopause. In Poland, sage is used as an anti-inflammatory, astringent and disinfectant.

Products from the plant in question are also used by people who know first-hand what hair loss is. The Germans value sage for its beneficial effects on the central nervous system. It is prescribed for night sweats and hand tremors. The plant is also popular among cosmetologists. Essential oils are often used to improve the condition of the skin. Decoctions of the plant are used to rinse hair. Sage, or rather the substances it contains, help heal and strengthen hair, as well as stimulate its growth.

Moreover, sage is useful for people suffering from problems such as dandruff and oily shine. Thanks to its antibacterial effect, the plant is an indispensable assistant in the fight against rashes, acne and oily sheen. Regular use of formulations with sage oil will help rejuvenate the dermis, eliminate oily shine, eliminate fine wrinkles and improve the health of the skin. This plant is medicinal. But it, like other medicinal plants, has contraindications for use.

If you have never taken a product from the plant before, make sure that you are not allergic to the substances in the plant. To begin with, it is recommended to conduct a skin test. Apply a little mixture to your wrist and wait a couple of minutes. If there is no redness, itching or burning as such, you can safely use the medicine. As for internal use, you need to start with a minimum dosage. If after taking it you feel exceptionally better, then you are not allergic to sage, and you can safely use it for medicinal purposes.

As for contraindications, sage preparations are not recommended for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, hypotension, decreased thyroid function, and nephritis. People suffering from epilepsy and cough with sputum should not be treated with the compositions of the plant in question. Small children should not be treated with products from the plant. Do not abuse medications or exceed the dosages and proportions indicated in the recipes. If you experience nausea, vomiting, malaise, dizziness, or abdominal pain, stop taking the product and seek help from a qualified physician.

Beneficial properties of sage for coughs and pathologies of the dermis, as well as why sage helps pregnant women

The beneficial properties of sage are determined primarily by its rich composition. The plant is widely used in both medicine and cosmetology. Sage, whose leaves and seeds are endowed with beneficial properties, is useful and effective in the fight against various pathologies.

Several species of the plant in question are medicinal, in particular meadow and nutmeg. The plant is useful for the entire gastrointestinal tract. Sage is included in various herbs that help increase the secretory function of the stomach, normalize intestinal motility, as well as treat colitis, gastritis, and cholecystitis. Sage is a medicinal plant that has astringent, diuretic and hemostatic properties. This plant is useful for women.

It helps eliminate hot flashes and increased sweating during menopause, as well as normalize menstruation and minimize pain during menstruation. In modern times, drugs based on it are prescribed to women suffering from infertility, as well as to couples who, for various reasons, cannot conceive a child. There are many reasons for infertility. But the leading one is still ovulation disorder.

If the egg does not leave the ovary, fertilization will not occur and pregnancy will not occur. Female sex hormones are responsible for regulating the fertilization process. Under the influence of a sharp increase in the level of estrogen and luteinizing hormone, somewhere in the middle of the menstrual cycle, the follicle bursts in the ovary.

A mature egg comes out to meet sperm. If the follicle does not receive the necessary signal, ovulation does not occur. Sage phytohormones help stimulate the synthesis of natural hormones, as well as compensate for the lack of estrogen levels in the blood. Often, when planning a pregnancy, an infusion is prescribed.

Regular use of the medication will help:

• improving the state of hormonal levels in the female body;
• accelerating follicle growth and ensuring normal functioning of the ovaries;
• increasing the chances of successful conception;
• rapid recovery of the myometrium;
• increase in endometrial thickness.

The herb is also effective for representatives of the stronger half of society. Taking an infusion of the plant in question stimulates testosterone production, increases spermatogenesis and sexual activity. Often, if a couple is unable to conceive, both partners undergo therapy. Sage increases the chances of getting pregnant.

Several recommendations regarding the use of the plant. It is necessary to take folk remedies, as well as medications, after prior consultation with your doctor. This is especially important if you are seriously thinking about conceiving a child. Remember, inappropriate use of medications is fraught with disastrous consequences.

1. From what day and how much should you take sage? Experts recommend starting treatment with the plant from the first day after menstruation. Duration of therapy is two weeks. Then comes a break. On the first day of the break you need to do an ultrasound. This is needed to find out whether the treatment was effective or ineffective.
2. Where to get raw materials? Many people prefer to use independently collected raw materials. However, it should be understood that grass that was collected and prepared incorrectly may have half as many beneficial properties. In this case, therapy may be ineffective. Therefore, it is preferable to use pharmacy fees. They are tested and certified.
3. How to prepare the medicine? It is necessary to steam 20 grams of raw material in boiled water - 200 ml. Next, the container, covered with a lid, should be set aside in a warm place for half an hour. Filter. It is not recommended to prepare the product for future use. It is preferable to use fresh infusion.
4. How to take the medicine? You need to drink ¼ glass of the drink three times a day. Duration of therapy is 30-90 days.

Before you start taking the infusion, make sure that you have no contraindications to this method of therapy. It is not recommended to use the infusion for girls with uterine fibroids, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome, hypothyroidism, individual intolerance, hypertension, and nephritis.

Sometimes there is a need to stop lactation. If you don’t need to do this urgently, you can use sage, the beneficial properties of which you already know. The medicine is prepared as follows. Brew a spoonful of chopped sage herb in a glass of boiled water. Leave the product for an hour. Take 1/3 cup after meals. The duration of the course is seven days. You can use dosed filter bags for bulk collection. You can buy packaged sage at the pharmacy. For the treatment of colds accompanied by cough, it is recommended to use the following remedy.

Brew the dried plant in an amount of twenty grams with boiling water. Place the container on the stove and wait until it boils. Rinse your mouth with the mixture at least four times a day. This remedy is also useful for gumboil, stomatitis, gingivitis, and pharyngitis.

The decoction helps eliminate inflammation and itching, cleanses the dermis, accelerates the wound healing process and restores the dermis. For the treatment of acne, targeted use of the product is recommended. In other cases, it is recommended to use lotions and rinses.

What do sage tea, sage infusion and other folk and medicinal remedies from sage help with?

Sage infusion is used to treat a variety of pathologies, in particular cough and sore throat with sore throat and other colds (for rinsing the mouth), gastrointestinal pathologies, including flatulence. Tea with sage has an immunostimulating, restorative and anti-inflammatory effect and helps strengthen the immune system, eliminate inflammation, and stimulate ovulation. If you don’t have a particular desire to prepare the products yourself, you can always buy already prepared drugs at a pharmacy or online store.

Today the following drugs and products are produced based on the plant in question:

• sage oil Average cost - 120 rubles;
• lozenges. Average cost - 150 rubles;
• tea. The average price is 40 rubles.

Sage oil is used for cosmetic purposes, as well as for mouth rinsing and cold compresses. The tablets are prescribed to treat colds accompanied by a severe cough. The use of sage tea is more common than other forms. It is used both for the treatment and prevention of gastrointestinal diseases, skin diseases, and liver diseases.

Alternative medicine preparations from sage:

1. Using sage infusion. Brew 15 g of chopped sage with boiling water - 300 ml. Let the product sit for a while. Drink ½ cup of the strained mixture after each sitting at the table.
2. Atherosclerosis, central nervous system diseases: treatment with tincture. Pour a couple of spoons of dry sage leaves with half a liter of alcohol. Infuse the composition in a cold place for thirty days. You need to take twenty drops of the composition twice a day.
3. Preparation of a stimulant drug. Pour 100 g of sage leaves with a liter of grape wine. Set aside for a week. Drink 30 ml of the drug twice a day.
4. Pathologies of the bronchi and lungs: treatment with sage. Brew a spoonful of dry sage with milk - 300 ml. Drink half a glass of the drug twice a day.
5. Composition for improving memory. Grind the sage leaves to a powder consistency. Take three grams of the medicine three times a day. Take it with water.
6. Multiple sclerosis: treatment with infusion. Brew a spoonful of the plant with boiling water - 0.5 liters. Insist for an hour. Drink half a glass of medicine four times a day.
7. Sage baths. Brew 100 grams of sage in three liters of boiling water. Boil the mixture over low heat for ten minutes. Pour the strained mixture into a bathtub filled with hot water. Such procedures help strengthen the immune system, improve mood and general health, as well as treat the skin. The duration of the procedure is 15 minutes. For preventive purposes, water procedures are recommended to be carried out once a week, and for therapeutic purposes - twice a week.
8. Sage infusion in the fight against dandruff. Steam 20 grams of dried plant herbs in 200 ml of boiled water. Use a filtered hair rinse after shampooing.
9. Mask for those with dry dermis. Combine oatmeal - 20 grams with yogurt, sour cream or cream - the same amount. Add sage essential oil to the mixture - three drops. Apply the composition to the cleansed dermis of the face for 10 minutes. After the procedure, wash in warm water.
10. A product for those with oily dermis. In order to eliminate excess fat and other related problems, it is recommended to use lotion. Steam 15 grams of the plant's herb in a glass of boiled water. Let it brew. Strain the mixture and combine in equal proportions with apple cider vinegar. Use lotion to wipe the dermis of the face twice a day. The product should be stored refrigerated.
11. Preparation of restorative tea. Combine sage with mint (10 grams of each component) and anise seeds - 5 g. Brew the mixture with boiling water - 200 ml. Let the composition sit for a while. Drink ¼ cup of the drug three times a day. If desired, you can add honey. The duration of the course is three weeks.

Sage is one of the most useful and effective plants that helps cure a large number of diseases. You already know how to cook, how and how much to use the product. The main thing is not to overuse the ingredients and strictly follow the proportions and dosages. Judicious and regular use of sage will bring you exceptional benefits.

Residents of our country are very lucky, because in its vastness it is easy to find many useful herbs that can be used to maintain the health of your body. In this case, you can use medicinal, that is, chemically created, medications only as a last resort. Sage herb: instructions for use, benefits and many other interesting things about the plant - in this article.

What kind of plant is this

You need to start with the most basic. So what is sage herb? This is an essential oil crop. The leaves are simple, pinnate. The flowers are bell-shaped, slightly tubular. It should be noted that this plant has been valued as a healing agent since ancient times. This is probably why sage is translated from Latin as “that which promotes health.”

It is important to understand that the sage that grows in meadows and along roads is not suitable as a medicine. Here you will need a completely different type of it. This same representative of this plant does not have such pronounced medicinal abilities.

About plant types

Based on the above, it is also necessary to talk about the fact that sage grass comes in different types. And depending on this, it has different purposes.

1. Medicinal sage. This is the most familiar and common plant for every resident of our country. It is used in medicine, by the way, also traditional. It can also be useful in industry and cooking.
2. Ethiopian sage. It is a honey plant and also a material for preparing spices. In folk medicine, only its leaves are used.
3. Twig sage. Honey plant is also used as a spice. It is especially good for cooking fish.
4. Sage of the fortunetellers. This type of plant has a hallucinogenic effect, therefore it is highly valued by various magicians and shamans. If used in normal dosage, it has a medicinal effect.
5. Clary sage. It is used as a flavoring agent for cigarettes, as well as in the confectionery and alcoholic beverage industries. Some claim that it is an excellent aphrodisiac.

Composition of grass

When considering the properties of sage herb, it is also necessary to talk about what this plant consists of. After all, it is in the composition that all its benefits lie.

1. First of all, this is due to which the plant has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.
2. Alkaloids help blood circulate better. They are able to dilate blood vessels, improving blood flow.
3. Bitter substances primarily have a positive effect on the functioning of the digestive tract. They also improve kidney and liver function, normalize blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
4. Flavonoids have a laxative and laxative effect. It is also an excellent diuretic.
5. Phytoncides are useful for the functioning of the heart muscle, and also have a depressing effect on pathogenic microflora.
6. nicotine, ursol, ascorbic. This complex has many beneficial properties, including cholesterol regulation, removal of toxins, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
7. Essential and fatty oils. They have a positive effect on the functioning of the brain, central nervous system, and heart. They also normalize metabolic processes and remove bad cholesterol.
8. Sage herb also contains B vitamins, which are essential for the human body. They are responsible for the restoration of tissues and cells and also have a positive effect on the functioning of the brain and nervous system.
9. Other beneficial substances: vitamins A (promote cell growth), phosphorus (strengthens nerves, important for the production of enzymes), sodium (dilates blood vessels and promotes muscle growth), magnesium (useful for the functioning of the heart, blood vessels and central nervous system), iron (an important participant in oxygen metabolism), zinc (important for protein metabolism, also able to stimulate libido), copper (an antiseptic that has an astringent effect), selenium (increases the body's defenses).

What are the benefits of sage?

So, the subject of our close consideration is the herb sage. How is it useful, and when should it be used? Its beneficial effect is as follows.

• Sage is beneficial for respiratory health. At the same time, this plant also helps with coughs, as it has an expectorant effect.
• It is an anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antimicrobial, and also antifungal agent.
• It is important for normalizing the processes of the central nervous system.
• Sage herb is used to adjust metabolic processes.
• This plant is useful for boosting immunity.
• Sage is an excellent diuretic that significantly improves kidney function.
• It has a positive effect on memory and mental activity.
• We also must not forget that the plant contains a set of phytohormones. And this is extremely useful for the female body.
• We must also remember that previously this plant, in combination with other natural medicinal preparations, helped women conceive children.

A few more words about the benefits of this plant

What else is the herb sage useful for? So, experts say that this medicinal plant should be taken in the following cases.

1. For diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These are problems such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, sore throat, tonsillitis.
2. This plant is excellent for helping with various dental diseases. It can fight gingivitis and stomatitis.
3. Sage also helps with a wide variety of skin diseases. So, it fights eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, as well as burns and frostbite.
4. The medicinal herb sage will also be useful for those who have joint problems such as osteochondrosis, articular rheumatism, and degenerative lesions.
5. This medicinal plant also helps with ulcers, as well as gastritis with low acidity.
6. Sage is also useful for a variety of disorders in the gastrointestinal tract: spasms, flatulence.
7. This plant also has a positive effect on the body in a state of fever. First of all, it reduces sweating.

Important information

The medicinal herb sage, if used incorrectly, can also have a negative effect on the body. Therefore, before you start taking this plant for medicinal purposes, it is best to familiarize yourself with all its features.

• It must be remembered that taking this herb during pregnancy is strictly prohibited. After all, sage is a biologically active plant. Also, drugs based on it are not used during breastfeeding.
• Sage tea is very useful for diabetics, because its components enhance the action of insulin, which leads to a decrease in blood sugar levels.
• Children should also use sage with caution. So, baths from this plant have no contraindications and can be prescribed to children from one year old. But as a treatment for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, sage can be given no earlier than from the age of five. In any case, before using this plant, you should consult your pediatrician.
• It is believed that sage can also fight infertility. In this case, its unique complex of phytohormones works.

Contraindications to the use of the plant

What else should be mentioned if the herb sage is being considered? The instructions for use state that you should not use medications based on this plant in the following cases:

• if there is hypersensitivity to the components of a given plant, simply if you are allergic to it;
• women are prohibited from taking sage if they have elevated levels of progesterone and estrogen, as well as with diseases such as uterine fibroids, polycystic disease and endometriosis;
• nephritis and kidney inflammation;
• hypothyroidism (insufficient levels of thyroid hormones in the body).

It is also worth remembering that it is very important to observe the correct dosage of this plant when using it independently and taking it in the form of a medicine, because otherwise, such a medicine may have a negative impact on the functioning of many organs. It is not difficult to understand that a lot of the drug has been taken. In this case, an allergy will appear, or vomiting may also occur.

Sage tea

At this stage, it is already extremely clear what the herb sage is. The instructions for using this plant say: you can prepare both infusions and decoctions from it. The cooking process itself will depend on what kind of disease you need to get rid of.

How to prepare a universal sage infusion? So, to prepare it you need boiling water and dried grass leaves.

1. Ate dry sage, proportion 1:10 with water.
2. If the sage is fresh, the proportion is 1:5 with water.

Everything is placed in a thermos for about an hour. After this it is filtered. You don’t have to put the medicine in a thermos. But in this case, it will need to be simmered in a water bath for the same amount of time.

Sage decoction

To prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs, we took sage flowers (dried or fresh), as well as boiling water. The proportion is the same as described above. The only difference in preparing the medicine is that it needs to be boiled over low heat. Time - approximately 15 minutes. Next, the decoction is filtered and taken as medicine. You need to drink this remedy on an empty stomach, half an hour before meals.

Sage for diseases

When else is sage (herb) used? The medicinal properties of this plant are so wide that they can have a positive effect on a wide variety of diseases. It is used in folk medicine.

1. Dental problems. In this case, you need to rinse your mouth with a decoction or infusion. You can do this every 2-3 hours until the condition improves.
2. To facilitate expectoration of phlegm, you need to prepare a sage decoction with milk. The proportions are the same. It is best to use this medicine along with honey.
3. Skin problems: neurodermatitis, psoriasis. In this case, wounds or painful areas should be washed with sage infusion. This should be done at least three times a day. And to get rid of fungus on the skin, you need to blot the affected areas, holding the cotton swab for a couple of minutes.
4. If there is a problem such as hemorrhoids, you can deal with it with an enema. For this, an infusion is prepared, which is administered once a week. During treatment you should not drink alcohol.
5. Women's problems. You can cope with thrush or inflammation using douching or sitz baths. In this case, a decoction of sage is used.

Other uses of Salvia officinalis

When else can sage (herb) be used? The instructions read: this plant is widely used in cosmetology. Especially if you have problems with your hair. To cope with dandruff and hair loss, you need to rinse your hair in a decoction of this herb. Next, wrap it in a towel (preferably an old one, since the broth can stain it) and dry it without a hairdryer.

Sage tea

An excellent support remedy is tea from this plant. It’s easy to prepare: you need 1 tsp. dry herbs, pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 15 minutes. The maximum dose of this drink per day is one glass. This is an excellent prevention of colds, memory problems, and central nervous system support. In addition, it is a good invigorating and uplifting drink.