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Sage
Overview
Sage has been revered as an effective herb for assisting with everything from bleeding and ulcers to sore throats and coughs.
Sage boasts a long history of traditional use in helping to thwart digestive disturbances and loss of appetite.
The ancient Greek physician Dioscorides was said to have used sage to clean sores, dress bleeding wounds, and alleviate symptoms of respiratory distress.
Later, inhaling steam infused with sage was found to help asthma sufferers at the onset of an attack.
Highly astringent and aromatic, sage was also used to help preserve meat due to its ability to help create an environment that is friendly to microbial balance.
Extracts of sage have antioxidant properties and can act a preservative, which probably explains sage’s use as a meat seasoning.
Sage has been and is still used by some Native American groups as part of their spiritual ceremonies.
Smudging a room (spreading sage smoke throughout) is believed to help drive out negative energy and promote healing.
Benefits
- Traditionally used to support the digestive, nervous & immune systems.
- Traditionally used to support the female glandular system.
- Provides antioxidant properties.
How It Works
A member of the mint family, sage's name comes from the Latin 'salvare' which means 'to heal'.
Sage has been used in Europe for centuries as a spice and medicine to support digestion and liver function and to help thwart digestive disturbances, including gas, bloating, stomach irritation, and discomfort from over-eating.
Sage has also been traditionally used to help overcome loss of appetite.
Another favorite use of sage since ancient times was to help make hair strong and prevent loss. Sage was thought to enhance blood circulation to the scalp, increasing delivery of important nutrients to the hair follicles.
Sage is traditionally used in Western herbal medicine to relieve excessive sweating and perspiration, especially when associated with menopause. A meta-analysis of studies indicates that sage supplements can reduce the frequency of hot flashes.
Sage is also used to support circulation, enhance memory and cognitive function, and to help relieve muscle spasms.
Plus, research suggests that sage may provide beneficial effects for maintaining healthy cholesterol levels. The positive effects on cholesterol may be related to sage's flavonoid compounds, which can alter fat and lipid metabolism.
Sage is a natural source of plant compounds possessing strong antioxidant properties.
Sage is high in vitamin K and vital minerals such as magnesium, copper and zinc. Since copper is involved in the color of hair and also plays a role in the production of collagen, this lends credibility to sage's use for supporting skin, hair and nail health.
Ingredients
Sage leaf.
Quality
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Recommended Use
Take 1 capsule with a meal twice daily.
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