Common Sage

Useful properties

Common Sage has:

• disinfectant,
• anti-inflammatory,
• softening,
• astringent,
• hemostatic,
• as well as an excellent sweat-limiting effect.

For medicinal purposes, sage leaves are used as an aqueous infusion for catarrh of the upper respiratory tract, for colds, bronchitis, and even for gynecological diseases as a medicinal douching.

Infusions of sage leaves are an effective remedy for reducing sweating, which is especially recommended for night sweats in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis, influenza, and menopausal women. Sage is also used for diseases of the stomach and intestines (gastritis with low acidity, colitis, ulcers, increased gas formation), inflammation of the gallbladder and liver disorders.

Sage contains phytoestrogens, substances of plant origin, which are similar in structure to estrogens produced by the human body.

Sage helps to reduce milk secretion in nursing mothers, promotes conception in case of infertility.

Method of application

Infusion: Brew 1 tbsp of leaves with 200 ml of boiling water, leave for an hour, strain. Take a quarter of a glass 3 times a day between meals.

In case of diseases of the teeth and gums (periodontal disease, stomatitis, toothache), the same infusion should be rinsed with the same infusion 4-5 times a day for 5-10 minutes.

For sore throat, gargle. Rinsing should be combined with internal administration of the infusion.

In case of various skin inflammations, pustules and ulcers, frostbite and burns, this infusion is used externally for lotions and baths.

In case of excessive sweating of the feet – for foot baths.

Infusion for douching: Brew 1 tbsp. of leaves with 0.5 liters of boiling water, leave for half an hour, strain through several layers of gauze. Use warm.

Contraindications

seizures;
acute inflammatory processes of the kidneys;
pregnancy; breastfeeding, as it reduces milk production.