Content Overview:Salvia, also known as "sage", is one of the most common and well-known culinary plants, but adding it to your dishes doesn't make it any less therapeutic! In thisBiopedia article, you'll learn about Salvia and the health benefits it has.
Sage (Salvia officinalis) is part of the Labiatae family and the most commonly used parts of this plant are the leaves and flowers. It originates from the Mediterranean and really loves dry coasts and sunny places. It is drought and frost resistant.
Salvia is very fragrant and blooms in late spring to early summer. It contains vitamins A, C and B as well as the minerals calcium, magnesium, iron, potassium and zinc in the plant. The benefits that this herb brings to our health from this herb are numerous and wide-ranging.
That is why we have compiled a list of its benefits and the different ways you can use it in your daily life.
4 health benefits that salvia brings with it
#1 benefit: Salvia serves as a remedy for excessive sweating
This is a strange health benefit that you might not associate with sage, but it's true! Salvia helps with excessive sweating, which often occurs with changes in women's and men's hormones. The recommended dose for this condition is a daily tea intake of 2.6 to 4.5 g of leaves.
#2 benefit: Salvia helps fight nervous exhaustion
Another health benefit of sage is that it can be helpful for nervous exhaustion, nervous tension, and headaches. Additionally, sage helps to calm feelings, which can help with anxious feelings.
All of this contributes to reducing nervous tension and exhaustion. So, if you are stressed, sage tea is a great choice.
Benefit #3: Sage helps improve memory
Another amazing health benefit of sage is that it is helpful in improving memory and senses. Sage, like rosemary, can aid us in concentration and in absorbing material more easily.
#4 benefit: Salvia helps reduce sore throat
The European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) recommends using sage leaves t for infections in the mouth and throat. But the oral health benefits of sage don't stop there. It is also useful for gingivitis and sore throats, as well as gastritis.
Applications of sage in everyday life
Here are some unique and creative ways you can experience the health benefits of sage at home.
Hot infusion
One simple way to start using sage and reap all of its health benefits is to make a hot infusion. Take 1 teaspoon of dried sage or 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh sage and 150 ml of hot water.
Allow the mixture to cool by placing a plate on top to retain the volatile oils. Once cool, you can use it as a gargle for an irritated throat or gums.
Salvia tincture
Make your own sage tincture using the folk method. Take a 250 ml jar, fill it halfway with dried sage and top up with 40% alcohol (vodka is a good neutral choice).
Label the container with the current date. After 4 weeks, strain it. And there it will be ready to use. Start with 1 teaspoon daily. It can be used for hot or excessive sweating that may occur with perimenopause or menopause, as well as to add immune boosting to hot beverages.
Wound compress
Follow the same instructions as those for a hot salvia infusion. Once cool, you can soak clean bandages or towels in the tea and use it as a poultice on wounds that need support to heal.
Hair spray
Strongly cooled salvia tincture is added to a bottle or neat spray and used as a hair rinse or anti-dandruff spray. It also helps in giving a lovely shine to the hair.
Warning!
Salvia can affect the amount of breast milk and is often taken when mothers wean their babies. Keep this in mind if you intend to continue breastfeeding.
