Sacred Grass: Therapeutic Properties of Sage

There are several kinds of sage: medicinal, nutmeg, meadow, drooping and others. All of them have been used by man since the earliest times. The healing properties of sage are so numerous that even Hippocrates referred to this plant as "sacred grass". The power and strength of this green healer can cure a number of ailments.

Salvia officinalis

Most often a person uses this kind of plant. It is sold in pharmacies simply in dried form or in the form of tablets, medicines, oils, syrups. The medicinal properties of the medicinal sage make it possible to use it as an antidepressant, antiseptic, bactericidal, carminative, appetizing, astringent, hypotensive, deodorant, anticonvulsant, sedative, spasmolytic, stimulating menstruation, improving digestion.
When buying a pharmacy sage, the instructions for use of which should be studied, remember that the treatment is carried out according to the prescribed dosages.

Not many people know that this type of sage significantly reduces sweating. People who suffer from excessive sweating, you can use the infusion of this plant.

Take a tip on how to brew sage in a thermos: chop the freshly cut plant, pour boiling water (half a liter of water on a tablespoon of green raw materials), leave to stand for about 40 minutes. Drink infusion of half a glass 4 times a day for half an hour or 20 minutes before meals.

Salvia meadow and oak grove

The healing properties of oak or meadow sage are identical to medicinal sage, but with the only difference that they are somewhat less pronounced.

Sage Muscat

This plant is used mainly in the perfume industry because of the strong and pleasant aroma of the inflorescences.

The healing properties of clary sage are not widely used, but still it has healing power. The leaves of the plant have pronounced soothing qualities, relieve stress, restore the inner balance of a person.

Decoction of the leaves of sage Muscat well to wash your head to get rid of dandruff and give hair silky and natural shine.

Spirituous tincture of the plant will be useful to those who care about prolonging life, especially the elderly. To make an elixir, fill the jar with the flowers of the clary sage, without ramming them. Fill the contents with vodka, diluted with water in a ratio of 2 to 1. Cover the can and place in a sunny place for a month. Take in the morning on an empty stomach on a tablespoon. The healing power of the tincture persists throughout the year.

Sage drooping and oled

These kinds of sage bloom in the spring one of the first, but neither in medical practice nor in home treatment are used.

Contraindications

Do not take medicines containing sage to pregnant women, mothers breastfeeding, unless the goal is to stop lactation, as well as women with significant delay in menstruation.
People with inflammatory diseases of the kidneys, suffering from a decreased function of the thyroid gland, with intensive coughing, also the remedy is not recommended.