Sage, whose beneficial properties are widely used in alternative medicine, has a slightly bitter taste and rich aroma.
The plant contains a large number of vitamins, minerals and other substances important for the human body.
Sage is used not only in folk medicine, but also in cooking, cosmetology.
Knowing several useful recipes, each housewife will be able to use the "services of a green doctor" at home.
What is part of the plant and its varieties
Few people know that in nature there are more than 900 different types of sage. Moreover, in folk medicine, far from all of them can be used. The following varieties of sage have a beneficial effect on the body:
• nutmeg;
• medicinal;
• Ethiopian;
• Spanish.
These are the most common types of sage, the beneficial properties of which are really invaluable. All other plants are not characterized by a rich fortified composition.
Most often used in folk medicine is sage. Useful properties of the plant stem from its balanced composition, which includes:
• mineral salts and essential oils;
• vitamins - folic, ascorbic, as well as A, B, PP, K;
• micro and macro elements - calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, iron.
Cooking Application
Almost all housewives prefer to use sage in the preparation of various culinary masterpieces. The plant is added to food both fresh and dried. The rich aroma of fresh leaves perfectly sets off the taste of fish and meat dishes, complementing salads and vegetable stews with a special flavor.
Dried sage is a seasoning perfect for broths, sauces, and even pickled vegetables. Interestingly, the spice is very often used in the preparation of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Everyone is looking for their application to sage in cooking. Some housewives even add spice to the pastries. The best part is that the plant in any form retains its fortified composition and remains incredibly useful to the body.
Sage: beneficial properties in alternative medicine
Medicinal plant in alternative medicine is in great demand. On its basis, medicinal decoctions and mixtures are prepared, which are more effective than pharmaceutical preparations in dealing with some ailments.
Sage: useful properties and applications in traditional medicine
1. In infertility, the plant began to be used in ancient Egypt. In the modern world, women are also recommended in the presence of such a problem to drink a decoction of sage. You can cook it very easily at home. 1 tablespoon of the dried plant is poured with 200 ml of boiling water, everything is boiled for 15 minutes, then it is infused until it cools and filtered through a gauze napkin. The resulting broth should be drunk 3 times a day for 25 ml. It has been proven that this remedy is also drunk to stop lactation.
2. With external and internal inflammatory processes. 1.5 tablespoons of the dried plant are poured 250 ml of boiling water. Capacity is removed in a dark place for 4 hours. The resulting broth is filtered, it can be applied internally or applied as a compress to wounds and cuts, bruises and hematomas.
3. Infusion of sage calms the nervous system and prevents mood swings. It is recommended in people whose work is associated with constant stress. A drink for women during menopause and the menstrual cycle will also be useful. Preparing the broth is simple - a tablespoon of sage is poured with a glass of boiling water, infused for 40 minutes, honey is added there. You need to drink, like regular tea, 2-3 times a day.
4. For disorders of the digestive system. 1 tablespoon of sage is poured with 500 ml of boiling water, simmered for 15 minutes on low heat, then it is cooled and filtered. The resulting product should be drunk 10 days 4 times a day before meals in half a glass.
5. Prevention and treatment of acute respiratory infections. Autumn and winter often people are exposed to colds. Sage infusion will help strengthen the immune system and increase the body's resistance to infections. 1 tablespoon of sage and 0.5 tablespoon of linden are poured with 300 ml of boiling water. When the drink cools down a little, half a teaspoon of honey is added there. The resulting tea is recommended for adults and children 3 times a day.
6. With sore throat, a rinse agent based on sage helps. 1 tablespoon of the plant in powdered form is poured into 150 ml of boiling water. The container is wrapped in a thick towel and infused for 2 hours. After filtering, the obtained product needs to be gargled 2 times a day. The course of treatment is 5 days, after the first day, improvements will be noticeable. Also, this tool allows you to remove inflammation of the gums.
Sage: useful properties in cosmetology
1. The antibacterial properties of the plant allow it to effectively deal with acne. It is difficult to prepare an infusion or therapeutic ointment at home, so it is better to purchase a drug with sage extract in a pharmacy. Using a cosmetic product daily, acne comes off, the sebaceous glands are regulated, the skin acquires a healthy attractive shine.
2. Clary sage stimulates the acceleration of hair growth and fights against dandruff. To achieve a better effect, every time you wash your hair, rinse the curls with a decoction of the plant.
3. Toning ice. You need to make a decoction based on sage and freeze it in special molds. Every day in the morning, instead of soap, you need to wipe your face with one such cube. Cosmetic ice perfectly soothes and tones the skin.
4. Getting rid of dark circles. Many women experience problems such as bags and bruises under the eyes. Expensive pharmacy drugs will not always be effective, but sage really gives an excellent effect. It will be enough to daily make compresses with the infusion of the plant, and apply them to the eyes for 30-40 minutes.
The use of infusions and decoctions based on sage, the beneficial properties of which have been described, also gives an excellent cosmetological effect. The composition of the plant allows you to regulate the hormonal system, stimulate the epidermis regeneration process and prevent premature skin aging.
Sage: contraindications to the use of the "green doctor"
Sage, like any other medicinal plant, has some contraindications and warnings for use. For example, if the dosage cannot be exceeded when using the plant for treatment, this can lead to intoxication of the body and severe headache.
Sage: contraindications for internal and external use
1. During pregnancy and lactation, as sage inhibits the production of breast milk.
2. In the presence of individual intolerance to the product.
3. For diseases associated with the thyroid gland.
4. With hypertension.
Amazing sage plant. The beneficial properties of the green doctor are truly invaluable to the human body. One must not forget to take a break. Let sage does not have many contraindications, it is forbidden to use it more than the permissible norm in order to avoid intoxication.
