The inhabitants of our country are very lucky, because in its open spaces it is easy to find a lot of useful herbs with which you can maintain the he alth of your body. In this case, you can use medicinal, that is, chemically created, medications only as a last resort. Grass sage: instructions for use, benefits and much more interesting about the plant - in this article.
What kind of plant is this
You need to start with the most basic. So what is sage herb? This is a perennial plant, an essential oil culture. The leaves are simple, pinnate. The flowers are bell-shaped, slightly tubular. It should be noted that this plant has been valued as a healing agent since ancient times. This is probably why sage is translated from Latin as “one that promotes he alth.”
It is important to understand that the sage that grows in the meadows and along the roads is not suitable as a medicine. Here you need a completely different look. The same representative of this plant does not have such pronounced medicinal abilities.
About plant species
Based on the foregoing, we must also talk about the fact that grasssage is of different types. And depending on this, it has a different purpose.
- Healing sage. This is the most familiar and common plant for every inhabitant of our country. Used in medicine, by the way, also traditional. May also be useful in industry and cooking.
- Ethiopian sage. This is a honey plant, as well as a material for making spices. In folk medicine, only its leaves are used.
- Twig sage. Also a honey plant. The flowers are used as a spice. It is especially good for cooking fish.
- Salvia of diviners. This type of plant has a hallucinogenic effect, therefore it is highly valued by various magicians and shamans. If used in normal dosage, it has a medicinal effect.
- Sage clary. It is used as a flavoring for cigarettes, as well as in the confectionery and alcoholic beverage industries. Some say it's a great aphrodisiac.
Composition of grass
Considering the properties of sage herb, it is also necessary to tell about what this plant consists of. After all, it is in the composition that all its benefits lie.
- First of all, these are tannins, thanks to which the plant has a bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect.
- Alkaloids help blood circulate better. They are able to dilate blood vessels, improving blood flow.
- Bitter substances primarily have a positive effect on the digestive tract. Alsothey improve the functioning of the kidneys and liver, normalize blood sugar levels, cholesterol.
- Flavonoids have a laxative and laxative effect. It is also an excellent diuretic.
- Phytoncides are useful for the functioning of the heart muscle, and also have a depressing effect on pathogenic microflora.
- Acids: oleic, nicotinic, ursolic, ascorbic. This complex has many beneficial properties, including cholesterol regulation, detoxification, antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
- Essential and fatty oils. Positively affect the functioning of the brain, central nervous system, heart. They also normalize metabolic processes and remove bad cholesterol.
- Sage grass also contains the most important B vitamins for the human body. They are responsible for the restoration of tissues and cells and also positively affect the functioning of the brain and nervous system.
- Other useful substances: vitamins of group A (promote cell growth), phosphorus (strengthens nerves, important for the production of enzymes), sodium (dilates blood vessels and promotes muscle growth), magnesium (useful for the heart, blood vessels and central nervous system), iron (the most important participant in oxygen metabolism), zinc (important for protein metabolism, also able to stimulate libido), copper (an antiseptic that has an astringent effect), selenium (increases the body's defenses).
What is useful sage
So, the subject of our close consideration is sage herb. How useful is it, and when should it be used? beneficialits effect is as follows.
- Sage is good for respiratory he alth. At the same time, this plant also helps with coughing, as it has an expectorant effect.
- It is anti-inflammatory, bactericidal, antimicrobial and also antifungal.
- It is important for the normalization of the processes of the central nervous system.
- Sage grass is used to adjust metabolic processes.
- This plant is good for boosting immunity.
- Sage is an excellent diuretic that significantly improves kidney function.
- It has a positive effect on memory and mental activity.
- Also, we must not forget that the plant contains a set of phytohormones in its composition. And this is extremely beneficial for the female body.
- We must also remember that earlier this plant, in combination with other natural medicinal preparations, helped women conceive children.
A few more words about the benefits of this plant
Sage herb what else is useful? So, experts say that this medicinal plant should be taken in the following cases.
- In diseases of the upper respiratory tract. These are problems such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, tonsillitis, tonsillitis.
- Excellent this plant helps with various dental diseases. It can fight gingivitis and stomatitis.
- Sage also helps with a wide variety of skin diseases. So, he fights eczema, neurodermatitis, psoriasis, and alsoburns and frostbite.
- The medicinal herb sage will also be useful for those who have joint problems such as osteochondrosis, articular rheumatism, and dystrophic lesions.
- This medicinal plant also helps with ulcers, as well as gastritis with low acidity.
- Sage is also useful for a variety of disorders in the digestive tract: spasms, flatulence.
- Also, this plant has a positive effect on the body in a state of fever. First of all, it reduces perspiration.
Important information
Medicinal herb sage, if used improperly, can also have a negative effect on the body. Therefore, before you start taking this plant for medicinal purposes, it is best to familiarize yourself with all its features.
- It must be remembered that it is strictly forbidden to take this herb during pregnancy. After all, sage is a biologically active plant. Also, preparations based on it are not used during breastfeeding.
- Sage tea is very useful for diabetics, because its components increase the action of insulin, which leads to a decrease in blood sugar levels.
- Also be careful when using sage for children. So, baths from this plant have no contraindications and can be prescribed for babies from a year old. But as a treatment for diseases of the upper respiratory tract, sage can be given no earlier than from the age of five. In any case, before using this plant, you should consult a pediatrician.
- It is believed that sage is also able to fight infertility. In this case, its unique complex of phytohormones works.
Contraindications to the use of the plant
What else needs to be mentioned if sage herb is being considered? Instructions for use states that you should not use medicines based on this plant in the following cases:
- if there is hypersensitivity to the components of this plant, simply if you are allergic to it;
- women are not allowed to take sage if they have elevated progesterone and estrogen levels, as well as diseases such as uterine fibroids, polycystic and endometriosis;
- nephritis and kidney inflammation;
- hypothyroidism (insufficient levels of thyroid hormones in the body).
It is also worth remembering that it is very important to observe the correct dosage of this plant when used on its own and taken as a medicine, because otherwise a negative effect on the work of many organs from such a medicine is possible. It is not difficult to understand that a lot of the drug has been taken. In this case, an allergy will appear, or nausea, dizziness, and vomiting may also occur.
Sage infusion
At this stage, it is already very clear what the sage herb is. Instructions for use of this plant says: both infusions and decoctions can be prepared from it. The very process of cooking will depend on what kind of disease you need to get rid of.
How to make a universal infusionfrom sage? So, for its preparation, you need boiling water and dried grass leaves.
- Spruce dry sage, proportion 1:10 with water.
- If sage is fresh, 1:5 ratio with water.
Everything fits in a thermos for about an hour. After that, it is filtered. You can not put the medicine in a thermos. But in this case, it will need to languish in a water bath for the same amount of time.
Sage decoction
To prepare a decoction of medicinal herbs, we took sage flowers (dried or fresh), as well as boiling water. The proportion is the same as described above. The only difference is in the preparation of the medicine: it must be boiled over low heat. Time is approximately 15 minutes. Further, the broth is filtered and taken as a medicine. You need to drink this remedy on an empty stomach, half an hour before a meal.
Sage for diseases
When else is sage (herb) used? The medicinal properties of this plant are so wide that they can have a positive effect in a variety of diseases. It is used in folk medicine.
- Dental problems. In this case, you need to rinse your mouth with a decoction or infusion. You can do this every 2-3 hours until the condition improves.
- To facilitate expectoration of sputum, you need to prepare a decoction of sage in milk. The proportions are the same. This remedy is best taken with honey.
- Skin problems: neurodermatitis, psoriasis. In this case, wounds or painful places should be washed with sage infusion. This must be done at least three times a day. And toto get rid of the fungus on the skin, it is necessary to blot the affected areas, holding the cotton swab for a couple of minutes.
- If there is such a problem as hemorrhoids, you can deal with it with an enema. For this, an infusion is prepared, which is administered once a week. Do not drink alcohol during treatment.
- Women's problems. To cope with thrush or inflammation, you can use douching or sitz baths. In this case, a decoction of sage is used.
Other ways to use sage officinalis
When else can sage (herb) be used? The instruction says: this plant is widely used in cosmetology. Especially if you have hair problems. To cope with dandruff and hair loss, you need to rinse your hair in a decoction of this herb. Then wrap it with a towel (preferably an old one, as the broth can stain it) and dry it without a hair dryer.
Sage tea
An excellent supportive remedy is tea from this plant. It is easy to prepare: you need 1 tsp. dry herbs pour a glass of boiling water, leave for about 15 minutes. The maximum dose of such a drink per day is one glass. This is an excellent prevention of colds, memory problems, support for the central nervous system. In addition, it is a good invigorating and uplifting drink.
