Sage (Salvia officinalis) contains dietary fiber, vitamin A, beta-carotene, beta-crypto-xanthin, lutein, zeaxanthin, protein, folic acid, pyridoxine, vitamin B1 (thiamine), vitamin B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B9 (folate),vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, zinc, potassium, iron, manganese, magnesium, and copper.It does not have cholesterol.
The essential oil of Sage contains ketones such as a-thujone and ß-thujone.Thujone is GABA and serotonin (5-HT3) receptor antagonists.It improves mental concentration, attention-span, and quickens the senses.Sage Leaf is composed of cineol, borneol, tannic acid; bitter subtances like cornsole and cornsolic acid; fumaric , chlorogenic, caffeic, and nicotinic acids; nicotinamide; flavones; flavones glycosides and estrogenic subtances.These compounds act as anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-allergic, and anti-septic properties.The volatile oil of Sage are camphene, cineol borneol, bornyl acetate and other esters to have tonic, astringent, diaphoretic, and stimulant properties.Sage oil is distilled from the flowering tops.The essential oil in sage are found to have acetylcholinesterase (Ach) enzyme inhibition activities.It improves concentration and treats memory loss associated with Alzheimer's disease.
Sage comes from the latin word " salvere " that means to be saved.Sage is an aromatic plant, a perennial, evergreen subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers.
Types of Sage
- Clary Sage is strongly aromatic leaves.It is used in throat gargle infusions and perfumeries.
- Three-Lobed Sage is a large parennial shrub with lobed leaves.It is used for making sage tea.
- Azure Sage is a large plant with blue flowers.It is used as herbal panacea.
- Pineapple Sage is used to add flavor to drinks and desserts from its fresh leaves.
The Benefits of Sage
- Prevents asthma attack
- Treats liver
- Removes mucous congestion in the airways and prevents secondary infections
- Lowers cholesterol
- Treats liver
- Prevents diabetes
- Treats memory loss associated with Alzheimer disease
- Decreases blood pressure
- Treats biliousness
- Improves memory and concentration
- Relieves hot flushes during menopause
- Treats haemorrhage of lungs and stomach
- Protects cardiovascular disease
- Treats depression
- Treats measles
- Soothes muscle stiffness
- Soothes rheumatism
- Treats stress and anxiety
- Cures fatigue
- Heals nervousness
- Cures headache
- Treats typhoid fever
- Treats gum disease
- Treats throat infection or sore throat
- Treats cankers ( by gargling strong sage tea or by freezing it into ice cubes.Pop one of ice cubes into the mouth to soothe cankers)
- Removes indigestion symptoms
- Treats dyspepsia
- Reduces sweating excessively
- Darkens and intensifies hair colour
- Improves the texture of the hair and Makes hair shiny and thick
- Reduces dandruff
- Prevents clogged hair follicle
- Encourages new hair growth
- Revitalizes dry hair
- Prevents hair loss
- Relieves eczema
- Relieves psoriasis
- Cures acne
- Prevents the occurence of skin infections
- Decreases bad breath (halitosis)
- Fights against infectious agents and harmful free radicals from the body
- Protects from scurvy
- Cleanses the blood
- Prevents perspiration
- Fights against gingivitis
- Fights against rheumatoid arthritis
The Effect of Sage
- The consumption of sage in large dosage can cause nervous irritation, convulsions and death.
- Epileptic conditions and seizure disorders are prohibited in the use of sage.
- Women in pregnancy are not recommended to consume sage because it may cause uterine stimulation resulting in abortion.
In 2005, Brazilian Researchers tested orally unhealthy saliva samples against various plant extracts.Sage and clove were observed to be among the most toxic to harmful organisms that caused bad breath and detracted from oral health.
In 2008, Hadassah-Hebrew University Medical Center conducted A-56 person Study in which an herbal formulation containing sage was evaluated for properties that promote oral health.Not only did the sage formula decrease bad breath, it was also toxic against harmful organisms found in the mouth.
Research shows that sage, which has a very long history of therapeutic and culinary uses, has a lot to offer when it comes to mantain fresh breath.
Recently Studies published by A Team of Scientists from The Department of Microbiology and Chemotherapy at The Nippon Roche Research Center in Kamakura, Japan indicates powdered sage or sage tea help to prevent blood clots from forming and is quite useful in the prevention and treatment of myocardial infarction and general coronary pains.
According to Research conducted by The University of Vienna in Austria stated that sage possessed the amazing anti-inflammatory properties.Sage was used for the treatment of mouth and throat inflammation.
The German Commission has recommended sage for external use in treating inflamed mucous nembranes of the mouth and throat.
A Recent German Study has indicated that Take either a dry leaf extract or an infusion of sage leaf can reduce sweating by as much as fifty percent.It is a great deodorizer that dries perspiration and helps to eliminate body odor.
A Study confirmed that Sage had an anti-diabetic effect for humans.In Animal Research found that Sage was to be anti-hypertensitive.It could lower blood pressure.
Sage was given the distinguished title of "Herb of The Year" in 2001 by The International Herb Association.It is due to its health benefit properties.
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