Sage, The Saving Herb

Sage, in Spanish Salvia - from the Latin Salvare, which means to save or heal. In Guatemala it's called Salvia Santa, Holy Sage. Wow!

Did you know that there is not part of the sage plant that isn't good for us? This means we can use the leaves, the flowers and the stems. Every piece of it!

I remember that when I was little, every time someone would go through a very emotional moment, somebody would run out to the garden, cut some Salvia Santa leaves and make a cup of tea for the affected individual.

I saw it being administered to a person that was suffering what I now believe was Delirium Tremens.

Sage has three essential oils - Thuya, Camphor, Eucalyptol; it also has substances that help control sweat and have same effects as estrogen.

-In the middle ages it was used to extend your years on earth - longevity...

-I just read that chopped leaves when added to the toothpaste act as a powerful antiseptic that helps eliminate plaque, works as a disinfectant and strengthens bleeding gums.

Sage tea:

Pour a cup of hot water over two sage leaves, let it brew for ten minutes.

Sage vinegar:

Add sage leaves to non-distilled wine vinegar.

Rest while you sleep, use a sage pillow:

Just add sage leaves to your pillow.

Use sage extract to make gargles for a sore throat.

When using sage's essential oil for massages, make sure to add water; never use it whole.

Sage uses:

-As a soother for the nervous system.
-As an anti inflammatory.
-To control nocturnal or nervous sweating.
-To treat respiratory infections.
-Nasal congestion.
-As a cough suppressant.
-To treat tonsillitis.
-Sage stimulates a healthy appetite.
-Alleviates indigestion.
-Is good for the liver.
-Used to lower fever.
-Good for the kidneys and urinary system.
-It is also used as an aid to control menopause symptoms.