Among all these sage, which sage is officinal and brings 10 benefits?
Obviously, it is impossible to list them all because there are too many types, too many species:
Let us cite a few examples:
Herbaceous sage
Bushy
Grahamii type shrubs
Salvia purple red shrub sage
Silver sage
Before discovering the 10 beneficial officinal sage, let’s stop by the very popular white sage
White sage, salvia apiana: It is not officinal sage
It has evergreen, silvery gray, almost white leaves and is very aromatic. Sage has large spikes with white flowers.
Note that some Indian tribes in California consider this plant to be sacred. Because, it is burned as a purifier during ceremonies.
Medicinal and officinal
It is a perennial, aromatic, bitter plant. In addition, it is an officinal plant that treats small ailments. And, its composition and its richness in vitamins and minerals make it an essential medicinal plant for the good health of humans.
Note that the etymology of the word sage comes from Latin salvare the plant that saves.
And, let’s see what are the 10 Benefits of this plant?
The virtues of sage which relieves small ailments
1 – Antispasmodic in gastric affections
Sage tea relieves stomach pain, vomiting and flatulence.
2 – It has an analgesic pharmacy virtue for headaches
Indeed, it calms the headache
But to benefit from its antispasmodic and analgesic benefits, prepare a sage tea with 10 g of sage for 1 liter of water, take 4 to 5 cups per day.
3 – In addition, canker sore disinfectant
To relieve mouth ulcers, mouthwash with sage tea, 30 g per 1 liter of water.
4 – It decreases peri-menopausal night sweats
Sage phytoestrogens promote better hormonal balance in pre-menopausal women by drinking an infusion of sage prepared with 10 g of sage for 1 liter of water at the rate of 4 to 5 cups per day.
The medicinal properties of sage which treats health problems
5 – Sage has medicinal properties. It reduces the damage caused by free radicals
Because carnasic acid and rosmarinic acid are the main antioxidants found in sage. And, these antioxidants participate in the fight against cardiovascular diseases, certain cancers and diseases of aging.
6 – It has the medicinal virtue of lowering the triglyceride level
Thanks to an active compound in sage carnasic acid there is a decrease in triglycerides. Scientific study shows that consuming sage helps lower total and LDL cholesterol levels while increasing HDL cholesterol levels.
7 – It improves cognitive functions
A four-month study of people with Alzheimer’s disease shows that administering sage extracts improves cognitive function and decreases restlessness.
Other benefits
8 – It has the medicinal quality of being hypoglycemic
Consumption of sage capsules in humans lowers blood glucose and fasting glycated hemoglobin.
9 – It participates in the coagulation of blood
Because vitamin K plays an important role for protein synthesis and good blood clotting. In addition, vitamin K strengthens the bones.
10 – The iron contained in sage has the medicinal property of transporting oxygen
It is a source of essential iron for oxygen transport and the formation of red blood cells. In addition, this iron helps the regeneration of cells, hormones and neurotransmitter.
