Sage herb. Medicinal properties and contraindications. Spring protection of garden plants from pests and diseases Medicinal plant sage healing properties

Sage is a unique plant that is used to treat diseases in all countries of the world. The path of the natural healer began with the words of Hippocrates, who called it the source of health, beauty and vitality. Among all the varieties of medicinal herbs (and there are about 900 of them), the most useful are Ethiopian, Spanish, nutmeg, and meadow varieties.

Infusion and decoction of sage contain great healing power that can even cure infertility, not to mention colds, digestive disorders and various inflammations.

Chemical "filling"

Sage contains a huge number of useful substances: flavonoids, mineral salts, phytoncides, essential oils, organic acids, vitamins A, B, PP, choline, phosphorus, magnesium, calcium, potassium, copper, iron and rare vitamin K. The interaction of all These microelements provide the plant with the glory of an all-powerful healer.

Collection of raw materials

Sage does not occur in the wild on Russian lands. It is usually cultivated in the Crimea, the Caucasus and the southern regions of the country. For medicinal purposes, the leaves of the plant are used, which have a strong aroma and bitter taste with the presence of spicy notes. Sage decoction has a strong astringent and anti-inflammatory effect, and is used both internally and externally. The plant is often used in cooking, adding as a spice to meat, snacks and baked goods.

The collection of medicinal raw materials usually occurs during the formation of buds. At the same time, the upper parts of the stems and leaves are collected, which are then dried in a draft and away from sunlight.

Attention! Sage can be collected 2-3 times during the summer, so its leaves and stems periodically grow.

7 facets of a healing plant

A decoction of sage, the use of which is not limited to medicine alone, has a multifaceted medicinal effect:

1. has an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, bactericidal and healing effect;
2. has urinary and diaphoretic properties;
3. accepted for general strengthening purposes;
4. increases immunity;
5. improves the activity of the gastrointestinal tract;
6. banishes colds and flu;
7. treats infertility, atherosclerosis and hemorrhoids.

Attention! With regular intake of sage decoction orally, extra pounds are lost.

Culinary "exploitation"

Sage is a favorite spice of chefs and gourmets, who use it both fresh and dried. Freshly picked leaves of the plant improve the taste of dishes made from meat, fish and vegetables, and dried leaves act as a seasoning for sauces, soups, and broths. On top of that, sage is an excellent base for alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Medical purpose

Salvia officinalis is an ardent fighter against many diseases, from mild colds to infertility. Let's look at several healing recipes based on it.

For infertility

Even in ancient Egypt, women actively drank sage decoction to get pregnant. In those days it was generously seasoned with salt, but modern medicine does not accept the ancient recipe.

A modern remedy for infertility is prepared as follows: dried leaves of the plant (1 tablespoon) are poured with boiling water (200-300 ml), boiled over moderate heat for 10 minutes and infused for half an hour. The finished broth is filtered and taken 3 times a day, 1 tablespoon.

Attention! In addition to healing infertility, the recipe improves memory and stops lactation.

For atherosclerosis

Sage herb has a beneficial effect on the nervous system, relieving stress, tension and healing atherosclerosis. Doctors recommend that people suffering from this disease and elderly patients drink a tincture of the plant in alcohol.

To prepare it, dry, crushed sage leaves (3 tablespoons) are poured with vodka or alcohol (0.5 liters) and left for 30 days in a sunny place in a hermetically sealed dark glass container. Drink the prepared tincture 1 tablespoon once a day and always on an empty stomach. The liquid should be stored in the refrigerator.

For inflammation

Sage decoction perfectly relieves both internal and external inflammation. To prepare the healing remedy, pour boiling water (1-2 cups) over the dried leaves (2 teaspoons) and leave to steep for 1-2 hours. The finished strained decoction is used for many purposes:

• as lotions and compresses for bruises, contusions, sprains and hematomas;
• for washing wounds, cuts and burns;
• for the treatment of dermatitis and herpes;
• for rinsing for periodontal disease, caries, gingivitis, stomatitis, sore throat, ulcers in the corners of the mouth and other inflammations of the oral cavity (3-4 times a day);
• for douching for infectious diseases of the genitourinary organs, for vaginitis and vulvitis;
• for inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and gall bladder (in this case, sage decoction is taken orally, 1 tablespoon every 2-3 hours).

As a sedative

Sage has a powerful calming effect, helps with insomnia, nervous breakdowns and increased excitability. This is an excellent cure for stress, neuralgia, depression and mood swings (especially during menopause).

For respiratory diseases

Using a decoction of sage in milk will help cure pneumonia, bronchitis and other ailments of the upper respiratory tract. To prepare a healing drink, pour the leaves of the plant (1 teaspoon) with hot milk (1 glass), boil over low heat for 7-8 minutes and leave for a quarter of an hour. Then filter the broth, squeeze it out and boil again. Drink hot at night. The product has excellent expectorant properties and effectively removes mucus from the lungs.

For digestive disorders

A weak sage infusion (1 teaspoon of raw material per 0.5 liter of boiling water), taken 3-4 times a day, 1 tablespoon before meals, improves digestion processes, eliminates constipation, abdominal cramps and bloating. The duration of treatment for these problems is 10 days.

For hemorrhoids

Pour 3 tablespoons of dry raw materials into 100-150 ml of boiling water and dilute the broth to the required volume with boiled water. Perform daily enemas with the resulting liquid. After a week, the disease will be eliminated.

For colds and flu

Many people are interested in whether it is possible to drink sage decoction for acute respiratory infections and colds? Traditional healers answer positively. In this case, tea is prepared from linden and sage (1 tablespoon of dried raw materials per 1 liter of boiling water). The duet of two medicinal plants, rich in resins and essential oils, acts as an effective preventive and therapeutic agent, expelling colds, flu and strengthening the immune system.

The use of sage in cosmetology

For face

In cosmetology, sage decoction for the face (1 tablespoon per glass of boiling water) solves many problems:

• Eliminates acne, pimples, rashes and various skin rashes. This is facilitated by the antibacterial properties of sage. It relieves inflammation, soothes the skin, cleanses pores, and normalizes the functioning of the sebaceous glands.
• Using compresses, it eliminates dark circles under the eyes, refreshes and tones the skin.
• Moisturizes dry skin and normalizes metabolic processes.
• Due to the presence of phytohormones, sage infusions can have a rejuvenating effect. After a series of procedures, the skin becomes elastic, silky and smooth, and fine wrinkles are smoothed out. The plant restores hormonal balance and promotes complete regeneration of the skin.

Attention! A decoction of sage can be used for lotions and washes, or you can freeze it in an ice tray. You should wipe your face with the resulting cubes once a day.

For hair

Sage decoction is also actively used for hair. By rinsing your hair with it after washing, you will get rid of dandruff, stop the process of hair loss and activate the growth of hair follicles. Your curls will acquire a glossy shine, silkiness and healthy elasticity.

Masks and balms based on this plant eliminate oily shine, control the functioning of the sebaceous glands and treat seborrhea and dermatitis.

Contraindications

Attention! An overdose of the drug can cause severe headaches and poisoning of the body.

Excessive use of the drug can cause poisoning of the body.

Like all medicinal plants, sage has contraindications. Its use (internally and externally) is prohibited:

• during pregnancy and lactation;
• in case of malfunction of the pancreas;
• for hypertension:
• for diseases of the uterus: fibroids and endometriosis;
• with polycystic ovary syndrome;
• for allergies.

Attention! If you take sage infusion daily, interrupt the course for 20-30 days every 3 months. This is necessary so that the body is cleansed of tannins and resins contained in the plant.

There are medicinal herbs in the world that are not particularly attractive, but, nevertheless, they are simply a real storehouse of healing substances, and they can be classified as.

This inconspicuous plant is represented in nature in a variety of different ways; there are about nine hundred of its species, and their medicinal properties vary quite a lot. Today we will talk about ordinary pharmaceutical sage.

It is a plant with grayish-green and somewhat velvety leaves. Its flowers are soft lilac in color, collected in small inflorescences-spikelets. It is worth saying that the healing properties of sage are so universal that in Ancient Egypt it was called a sacred herb.

About the beneficial properties of sage

The plant has beneficial effects on the human body, as a result of which it is actively used both in folk and traditional medicine, for the purpose of treating certain diseases.

The leaves were found to contain beneficial essential oils that have bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effects. Sage contains camphor, P, some flavonoids, alkaloids, and tannins.

The plant contains small amounts of phosphoric acid, as well as nicotinic acid, tannins, thujone, paradiphenol and many other healing substances.

Sage has quite extensive medicinal properties. For example, it contains female phytohormones, therefore, its use is especially useful for the body of the fair sex.

It is worth saying that this plant also has rejuvenating properties, as well. Drinking an infusion made from sage leaves helps a woman cope with infertility, as it promotes the process of conception and strengthens the walls of the uterus.

The plant helps reduce irritability and nervousness during menopause, therefore, it is useful to brew this herb during menopause. Sage significantly alleviates the course of gynecological diseases of an inflammatory nature.

Traditional healers widely use an infusion, which is prepared from pre-dried leaves. This drug is used as an excellent expectorant for bronchitis.

Sage infusion is considered a good diuretic, therefore, it is used for some kidney diseases. It is also used for gastritis, colds, sore throat, toothache, and inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, for example.

Sage has hemostatic and astringent properties, it is excellent and also helps to maintain clarity of thinking for a long time. Its antimicrobial effect has also been revealed; accordingly, it perfectly fights some fungal skin diseases, and also alleviates the course of psoriasis.

Sage is recommended for the treatment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system, colitis, diabetes, pulmonary tuberculosis, and cholecystitis. It must be said that the dry leaves of this medicinal plant are included in various stomach and chest preparations.

It is believed that the use of infusions and decoctions made from sage significantly reduces sweating, helps cope with high blood pressure, and also eases the menopause.

The infusion is also used for local treatment, for example, it is used to treat purulent wounds and ulcers, it is used for burns and frostbite, as well as for hemorrhoids and hair loss.

The plant has a tonic effect on the body and also helps to cope with flatulence. Tea made from sage is useful to drink during colds, during colds, and also during chronic fatigue.

You can also use fresh leaves, in particular, use them to clean your teeth. Oil prepared from this herb helps relieve muscle and joint pain and is effective for rheumatism.

Recipe for preparing sage infusion for inflammatory processes of the oral mucosa

You will need a tablespoon of pre-crushed dry leaves, which should be poured with 200 milliliters of boiling water, then it is recommended to leave the potion for two hours, after which you can strain it and rinse your mouth several times a day.

Folk recipe for diseases of the upper respiratory tract

To prepare this recipe, you will need 15 grams of dry chopped sage, which must be poured with one glass of milk, then the mixture should be boiled over very low heat, and then allowed to brew for about ten minutes.

Then the drug is filtered through a fine strainer, the sediment is squeezed out, after which it is recommended to boil it again. It is recommended to take hot before bed.

Folk recipe for inflammatory processes in the gastrointestinal tract

You will need ten grams of crushed sage leaves, which are recommended to be brewed with 400 milliliters of boiling water, then the potion should be infused for at least thirty minutes, after which it should be carefully strained and consumed in a tablespoon after two hours.

Contraindications

Doctors do not advise nursing mothers or women carrying a child to use medicines with sage. The plant is also contraindicated for severe cough and acute nephritis. Also know that an overdose of sage herb in a recipe or taking it for longer than 3 months causes irritation of the mucous membranes and poisoning.

Conclusion

Before using folk recipes using this medicinal herb, it is recommended to consult a doctor.

Sage (Garden, medicinal, common) (Salvia offincinalis) is a family of Lamiaceae and Lamiaceae.

Titles in other languages:

• English common sage
• fr. sauge,
• German Echter Salbei.

Appearance

The most common type is common sage (garden, medicinal). It can reach up to 80 cm in height.

• The stem is straight, its shape is from a weakly expressed tetrahedral to rounded shape, it is distinguished by strong branching and pubescence of the upper part.
• The leaves are gray-green in color, with whitish hairs. They have an elongated shape from ovoid to lanceolate. The length can be up to 10 cm. The upper leaves are located on petioles, and the upper ones - without them.
• Flowers appear in early summer and are usually light purple. Flowering continues throughout the summer.
• Sage is cross-pollinated. The fruits are small dark and brown nuts about three millimeters in size, with four lobes. For seedlings, seeds are collected in August or September.
• The root is branched, woody and huge.

Sage leaves, depending on the type, can be simple elongated or pinnate

Sage blooms in early summer, color depends on the type of plant

The fruits of sage in the form of smooth, ovoid nuts are collected in late summer - early autumn

Kinds

Sage is a plant of many types, each of which has an individual aroma. Spicy plants are used to add spices to various dishes.

In the family Lamiaceae and Lamiaceae, sage has more than 900 species. Its name comes from the Latin “salvare - to help,” which indicates its use for health purposes by our ancestors. Garden sage is a herb whose origins are located in the Mediterranean region. There are many subspecies. In European countries, sage is a very popular plant.

Sage is a perennial subshrub plant that is winter-resistant, so leaves for spices are collected throughout the year. Various types are used for incense burners and tea.

In addition to the considered common sage, there are:

Sage has many types, and each of them is used for specific purposes.

meadow sage

(Salvia pratensis) has a much more pleasant aroma and is used as a spice for dishes. The taste of young leaves is astringent and camphor-like, while older leaves are bitter. For drying, young shoots are cut before flowering.

Every day, tea must be re-brewed and no more than one or two cups drunk, as the content of thujone (essential oil) in large quantities makes the drink poisonous.

The plant tolerates heat well, losing its bitterness. Can be added to a variety of dishes. Basically, spices are used in fish and veal, various meat dishes.

Fried leaves in butter are great as a side dish for tortellina and flat noodles.

Leaves that have been dried for a long time are also used, but in smaller quantities due to the resinous taste. So that they can be used in the future, the leaves are frozen, and paper is placed between them to prevent a bitter taste.

Meadow sage has light purple flowers; the plant is best used when young

(Salvia officinalis ssp. major) is great for spices and grows up to 1 meter tall. Due to its pleasant and delicate aroma, it is used in cooking, but due to the high content of toxic agents, it is used in small quantities.

Dalmatian sage stands out among other species due to its wide, rounded leaves.

Tricolor

(Salvia officinalis Tricolor) variegated leaves are its distinguishing feature. It has a bitter taste and grows up to 0.4 meters. The seasoning is used for meat and fish.

Salvia tricolor is rather short, easy to recognize by its variegated leaves, tastes bitter

(Salvia officinalis "Purpurancens") reaches half a meter, has violet and purple leaves, the oldest ones have green-gray and dark green leaves. This type is used in the same way as the garden one (sometimes as a garden decoration).

Purple sage with leaf color characteristic of its name, only 50 cm in height

There are other types of sage.

For example, in Greece they prefer Greek sage(Salvia triloba) – has a pleasant fresh aroma, but a bitter taste, so it is used extremely rarely for cooking.

Thujon is not in spanish sage(Salvia lavandulifolia), grows up to 0.6 m. Small leaves of a gray-greenish hue are used in various types of dishes without fear of the formation of harmful substances.

Spicy and very aromatic is considered clary sage(Salvia sclarea) is a plant whose height reaches one meter. Feature – flowering in a purple hue. The leaves are baked and used in various sweets with tea, and also add flavor to vermouth and wine.

Greek sage is rarely used in cooking due to its bitter taste.

Spanish sage is eaten and is distinguished by its small leaves.

Clary sage has fairly tall vegetation and purple flowers.

Two more varieties have fruity aromas - fruit sage(Salvia dorisiana) and pineapple sage(Salvia rutilans). The first species lives in Honduras, the second - in Mexico. They are great for teas, sweet dishes and cocktails.

Fruity sage has large leaves and pink flowers and is good for teas

Pineapple sage has red flowers and is used in sweet dishes.

Where does it grow

The predominantly medicinal plant grows in southern European countries such as Italy, France, Slovakia, Moldova, Ukraine, Russia (Krasnodar Territory) and Yugoslavia.

They plant it in their gardens for home use and on large plots of land for further industrial processing. It often lives in the driest places, because the plant does not tolerate moisture.

Wild sage lives in arid places, and other species are cultivated in European countries, some of them grow entire fields of this fragrant herb

Method of making spices

Thanks to its amazing taste and aroma, sage is a popular Italian spice. Newly blossomed plants are used. The plant is not torn off one leaf at a time, but is cut at a height of 10 centimeters with stems. The leaves are then dried and crushed (if necessary).

If you fry this type, the taste will change dramatically. They are added as a flavor to sandwiches, sandwiches and other fast foods.

Spices retain their flavor and aroma perfectly in a dry place.

Characteristics

• Fragrant smell, persistent taste.
• Contents of essential oils in large quantities.
• It has various chemical compounds and substances that have a positive effect on human health.
• Used as spices to enhance flavor, decoration or medicine.

Sage is used to improve the health of the body and as a flavoring additive to food.

Nutritional value and calorie content

For 100 grams of product there is:

Chemical composition

The plant contains:

• Alkaloids.
• Oleanolic, formic and ursolic acids.
• Flavonoids.
• Tannins.
• Bitterness.
• Resins.
• Vitamins PP, C, P.
• 2.5% essential oil in leaves, which includes:
  • D-borneol.
  • D-camphor.
  • α- and β-thujone.
  • D-α-pinene.
  • Cineola.

The seeds of the plant contain:

• Up to 30% fatty oil, where 20% is protein, and the rest is glyceride-amyl-linoleic acid.

Beneficial features

• Positive effect on the body.
• They are used for inflammatory processes in the oral cavity, lungs, and genitourinary system; it helps with coughs and high fever.
• Helps in the treatment of infertility.
• Allows you to reduce the amount of sweating in people infected with tuberculosis.
• Improves memory.
• Carries out preventive actions for sore throat, stomatitis, gingivitis, eczema, vaginitis, vulvitis, hemorrhoids.

Sage has proven itself to be an excellent remedy against various ailments.

You can learn even more about the benefits of sage from the TV show “Live Healthy.” Sage is a “sacred herb” according to Hippocrates, which says a lot.

Contraindications

• Risk of miscarriage during pregnancy or induction of premature labor.
• The plant is contraindicated during lactation.
• Allergic reactions when used externally.
• For certain kidney diseases: pyelonephritis, renal failure, nephritis (consult your doctor).
• It is forbidden to use for polycystic disease, endometriosis, uterine fibroids and other diseases that disrupt the menstrual cycle.
• For neurological diseases.
• Reduces thyroid function.
• In case of overdose - anxiety, insomnia, hallucinations, increased heart rate, convulsions and more.

Application

In cooking

• The plant is used as a spice to enhance the flavors of various dishes.
• Used in canning and distillery production.
• As a flavoring in tea, soft drinks, tobacco, cheese, and as a seasoning for game (most popular in North America and Europe).
• Enhancing the aromatic smell and taste of meat (sage can increase the shelf life of cooked dishes).
• Used in first courses (soups).
• Precise dosing (bitter taste if in excess).
• Add to meat products, eggs and omelettes.
• Some beers contain sage.
• Added to hot drinks for health benefits.
• Used for sweet pastries.
• Combines with rosemary.
• Aromatic and tasty honey is produced.

Sage goes well in pies and other sweet pastries, which will add an unusual aroma.

Meat dishes with sage last longer and their taste is enhanced.

Dishes with sage

• ?Using this plant, Italians produce the best dishes. If you want to create a pasta sauce, use butter, which is heated together with sage leaves.
• Saltimbocca is a dish in which sage leaves are attached to the chop with a toothpick.
• Roasted potatoes are not left out - some cooks prefer to add sage.
• Basically, only the greenish-gray leaves of the plant “wrapped” in fluff are used in cooking. They have a wonderful aroma at the drying stage and a pleasant bitter taste.
• Unlike other types of plants that are actively used in cooking, sage retains its taste even when cooked over fire. Therefore, it can be added at the very beginning of cooking. The main feature of the plant is the precise dosage of seasoning.

Sage does not lose its taste and aroma even during long-term cooking

Make sage lemonade for one serving.

For this we need the following ingredients:

• 5 gr. fresh sage
• Lime – 25 grams.
• Pear juice – 100 milliliters.
• Sparkling water - 50 milliliters.
• Crushed ice.

Cooking instructions

For lemonade, choose a large glass, into which we cut 25 grams into pieces. lime Add 5 g. sage

To transform the ice into small “shards,” we use an automatic kitchen appliance (a food processor) with a good mechanism, or cover it with a towel and beat it several times with a chop hammer. Then pour some crushed ice into the glass.

Pour ice to the rim of the glass and carefully pour 100 ml. pear juice: you can use both juice in bags and freshly squeezed. Add a little sugar (more for freshly squeezed juice) and mix thoroughly with a spoon (you can use either a bar spoon or a regular one). Add 50 ml. sparkling water.

The finished drink can be decorated with a slice of lemon or a plant leaf.

Braised pork with milk

• 2 kg. pork
• 50 ml. olive oil.
• 2 pcs. fresh rosemary.
• 2 sage leaves.
• 2 pcs. juniper berries.
• 4 bay leaves.
• 1 clove of garlic.
• 1 tsp sea ​​salt.
• 0.5 tbsp. dry white wine.
• 750 ml. milk.
• 0.5 tsp ground pepper.

Prepares in 3 hours 15 minutes, for 8 servings.

Cooking instructions

Cut 2 kg of boneless meat in half and rub with salt and ground pepper. Pour 50 ml into a heavy-duty saucepan. olive oil and heat it up.

At the moment of hissing, throw in two finely chopped juniper berries and a couple of sprigs of plants (sage and rosemary). After 1 minute, add 1 clove of garlic and mix for 60 seconds.

When a golden crust forms, place the meat in a container and fry from different edges until the surface appears (about 10 minutes). 0.5 tbsp. Pour white wine into the container with the pork, bringing to a boil.

We wait until half of the poured wine has evaporated and pour 750 ml. milk. After boiling, immediately turn off the stove. Transfer to the oven, where the temperature is 175 degrees.

Stewing is carried out for two and a half hours, the meat is periodically turned over and checked for readiness. If we see that the meat is no longer hard, put it on the kitchen table and cover with foil.

The sauce that was stewed with the meat can be used as a sauce. First filter it through a fine sieve and pour it back into the container until a thick form is formed. The meat is cut into large slices and served along with the prepared sauce.

In medicine

The plant has the following medicinal properties:

• An effective natural medicine for inflammatory diseases of certain organs.
• Used for gumboils, gingivitis, sore throat, bleeding gums.
• Helps with cough.
• It is an antipyretic.
• Restores the integrity of the skin in short periods of time.
• Used in the form of lotions and compresses.
• Skin diseases, arthritis and purulent wounds.
• Used in the form of complex therapy for female infertility.
• Useful for diabetics, helps lower blood sugar levels.
• The plant is useful for men, improves potency.
• A natural antibiotic that has an accelerated effect on recovery from certain infections.
• The herb is a tonic, relieves fatigue and strengthens the immune system.
• Forms the most elastic blood vessels and prevents the formation of atherosclerosis. Improves brain activity.
• An excellent remedy for strengthening hair roots, slows down baldness and, in some cases, stops it.
• It is used in the bath for microbial eczema and as a douche for vulvitis and vaginitis.

Sage is widely used for medicinal and preventive purposes; it is even used in infertility therapy

Sage tea

• Brewing tea with sage can help relieve sore throats.
• Sage strengthens the immune system. The composition includes antioxidants that remove free radicals from the body. Therefore, sage can be called an excellent prevention against heart disease or the formation of a malignant tumor.
• The consequences of high fever and restlessness are reduced thanks to a compress based on sage tea. This tonic property, which allows it to penetrate the skin, will reduce fever and its manifestation.
• Excellent help during the menstrual cycle, especially with abdominal pain. Improves digestion in the stomach. Tea also helps with the accumulation of gases in the stomach.
• It will get you out of depression and improve your memory. It has been scientifically proven that people who drink sage tea have much better memory.
• Sage is a natural sedative that relaxes the brain. A person quickly copes with a stressful state.
• It reduces the level of sweating.
• Has an anti-inflammatory effect.
• Reduces pain in joints, throat, muscles.

How to make sage tea

To prepare tea with sage, you need to heat the water, add 1 tbsp. l. dried sage or fresh finely chopped leaves. Pour boiling water over and let it brew. Cover the mug and strain the tea after 4 minutes. To make it tastier, add a slice of lemon or a teaspoon of honey.

Attention! In addition to the beneficial effects of prepared tea, there are a number of negative effects that should be considered. Allergic reactions are possible. The plant can actively interact with medications. You need to consult with specialists. Should not be used by pregnant or breastfeeding women. This option is more suitable when mothers want to wean their children from breastfeeding.

In cosmetology

Sage extract is used in cosmetics in the form of:

• Balm.
• Crema.
• Shampoos.
• Skin care products.

In addition, sage-based products are used:

• In cosmetology in the form of an effective plant that can rejuvenate the skin.
• The plant helps tighten the skin, reducing damage and new scars.
• Infusions and decoctions of sage prevent hair loss and promote accelerated growth.
• If your lips become chapped, a sage-based chapstick helps. Creates an anti-inflammatory film, protecting lips from the influence of external weather factors.

Sage has also proven itself in cosmetology; it is included in various hair and skin care products.

For decorative purposes

• Some types of plants are used for decorative purposes by landscape designers. They grow quite quickly and do not require special care. They combine quite successfully with other plants. Used in flower beds and misborders.

Growing

Selecting a location


Sage prefers to grow in sunny places with humus soil.

Care

Sage should be watered sparingly and best on dry days. They do not need excessive moisture. Young shoots are watered more often. Be sure to carry out loosening and weeding. During growth, you can feed with compost. Then, when caring for it, the sage is pruned at the moment of flowering.

By winter, trim as much as possible and compact with compost. If the winter has little snow and severe frosts, cover the plant with brushwood. If properly pruned each year, sage will produce more leaves, but flowering will be reduced.

In principle, in the form of culinary and medicinal plants, pruning is an excellent method for increasing production, but for decorative purposes it is not.


Sage can be prepared for planting as seedlings

Landing

• The soil is dug to a depth of 30 centimeters. They clear the weeds, after which the soil is loosened and harrowed.
• The width between rows is from 70 cm.
• You will see the first bores in three weeks. Remove the weeds again and loosen the soil.
• Sage is a plant that does not get sick and is extremely rarely affected by insects.
• As a rule, in the first year the plant grows shoots. If you clear old shoots in time, new ones will soon appear and larger leaves will grow. They are collected twice a year. First before flowering, and after - in early autumn. Leaves are plucked by hand. The leaves located below are collected first. And in the fall - the rest.
• The drying method is carried out under a canopy in air. The collected leaves should be spread out in a thin layer.
• Seeds are harvested during the drilling process in cups located below. Raw materials are stored in containers with maximum sealing. Shelf life - up to 1 year.

Update: October 2018

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”.

Structure

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.

Collection and preparation

Sage leaves can be harvested all summer, starting from the flowering period. They should be cut at a height of 10 cm from the ground, separated from the stems and laid in an even layer on paper. Drying can be carried out either openly in the shade or in a dryer at T 40 C. The raw materials retain their properties for 12 months. after preparation. It is best to store in glass jars out of direct sunlight.

Chemical composition

Sage leaves contain:

Valuable essential oil is most actively produced during the fruiting period and is most contained in flowers.

Medicinal properties and contraindications of sage

Sage leaves have:

• astringent;
• anti-inflammatory;
• disinfectant;
• antimicrobial, especially against staphylococci and streptococci;
• tonic;
• hemostatic effect.

The essential oil of the plant is equivalent in effectiveness to Vishnevsky ointment, since it has an antibacterial and wound-healing effect.

Sage preparations are indicated for:

• Bleeding and inflammation of gum tissue and oral mucosa;
• Catarrhal phenomena of the upper respiratory tract;
• Stomach colic;
• Diabetes mellitus;
• Long-term non-healing wounds, burns, ulcers;
• Radiculitis, sciatica and other diseases.

Contraindications and special instructions

You should not take sage in doses higher than recommended, or for more than 3 months continuously. Absolute contraindications to the use of sage preparations are:

• individual intolerance;
• acute nephritis;
• severe, persistent cough;
• pregnancy and lactation;
• Treatment is also not recommended for children under 5 years of age.

Side effects

If the plant is intolerant, individual hypersensitivity reactions may develop. If the specified dosages are exceeded and the use is very long, irritation of the mucous membranes is possible.

Pharmacological preparations of sage

In addition to dry plant materials, sage is available in the following dosage forms:

• Included in syrups for the treatment of diseases of the respiratory system and pharynx: Broncholin-Sage, Larinal, Bronchosip, etc.
• The plant extract is included in cosmetics (shampoos, creams, hair balms), toothpastes, and mouth rinses.

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.

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 (rinsing).
• Reduces the severity of inflammatory changes in sore throat (irrigation and gargling).
• , strengthens the roots (rinse after washing with a light massage of the scalp).

For internal use:

• Normalizes the acidity of gastric juice in gastritis with low acidity.
• Helps with colitis, enterocolitis.
• – sage not only facilitates the discharge of sputum, 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.

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 (see also). 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.

• 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 for the treatment of;
• Sage extract is used in perfumery.

Sage is a perennial herbaceous plant, most widely used in folk medicine. You can find a description of it in the works of Hippocrates; the scientist calls the herb “sacred” for giving strength and youth and recommends its use for medicinal purposes.

The Mediterranean is considered to be the birthplace of the plant. The grass was introduced along trade routes and spread to our regions, where it found places in meadows, orchards and vegetable gardens. Herbalists call it “medicinal sage” and “salvia”. Leaves and flowering inflorescences serve as medicinal raw materials.

Composition of sage

100 gr. sage contain:

Sage - 14 beneficial properties

1. 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 lines and age spots.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. Gum health

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

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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

    To rinse the mouth, prepare a decoction of 3-4 grams of sage, which is brewed with a glass of boiling water. After 15 minutes, strain. This liquid heals herpes, gingivitis and eliminates bad breath.

    Tea for night hot flashes and sweating

    Brew two teaspoons of the herb for 15 minutes. Cool the liquid and take 3–4 times a day.

    Drink for anorexia

    Tea prepared in the traditional way helps increase appetite, facilitates digestion and eliminates excessive gas formation.

    For healthy sleep

    Adequate sleep is the key to our health. Dried sage leaves and sewn into a small pillow will help you fall asleep quickly. In addition, you can drink a cup of sage tea with honey.

    For hair

    A decoction of the plant can tint gray hair if used regularly after washing your hair, while strengthening the hair structure.

    For headaches

    A gauze bandage moistened with an infusion of herbs and applied to the forehead will help get rid of headaches and dizziness.

    Sage can stimulate the appetite when used in combination with dandelion or artichoke.

    A species of sage known as Salvia divinorum or Salvia narcotic, is a hallucinogenic with dissociative properties.

    The Romans and Greeks used the herb as a meat preservative. She was treated for sore throats, snake bites and ulcers, and was also believed to enhance memory with sage.

    Juice from fresh leaves can relieve itching after insect bites.

    Sage is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine and is used as a tonic for the body and mind.

    In India, sage leaves are used to treat skin ulcers and swollen gums.

    Translated from Latin, the word sage means “to preserve.”

    Fresh leaves or juice of sage can relieve itching from insect bites.