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Traditional Uses and Folklore
The folklore of sage goes back to the ancient Greeks and Romans who believed that it imparted wisdom and mental acuity.
The Romans as well as arab physicians in the 10th century, attributed sage also with the ability to impart immortality.
All in all, to the ancients, sage symbolised wisdom, skill, esteem, long life, good health, domestic virtue, mitigation of grief, and increased psychic powers.
Added to all of that, the plant, again according to Roman mythology, supposedly belonged to the Satyrs, a half man half goat creatures (don't we all know a few of those), who loved sex, drink and loud parties. So, take your pick....
In the seventeenth century, herb strewers were employed by the English Royal Family to scatter sage and lavender to cover the stench of urban life.
In the Middle Ages sage was used as a treatment for memory loss, fevers and intestinal problems. It was also used to treat eye problems, liver disease, epilepsy and infections. A versatile herb indeed!
Current medicinal uses
Sage (Salvia Officinalis) is rich in calcium and potassium, and contains vitamins A, C and B-complex.
Sage is known for its anti-inflammatory and astringent properties. It is an also excellent antioxidant.
It has claimed to be beneficial for circulation, digestion and memory.For mouth sores, mouth ulcers, or a sore throat try a tea with equal parts chamomile and sage.
Also, for sore throats, a sage tea mixed with apple cider vinegar is effective. To make a sage gargle infuse 3 teaspoons fresh leaves in a cup of boiling water for 15 minutes, strain and cool. Gargle three times a day
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Precautions and side effects (refer also to statements below)
Medicinal quantities of sage have thought to increase the effects of synthetic hormones in susceptible women, i.e women taking HRT or the contraceptive pill
Overdosing on sage can lead to symptoms such as rapid heartbeat, feelings of dizziness and warmth and even convulsions.
There are no consistent reports of adverse side effects when used within the guidelines of recommended doses.
| Some Products using Sage | ||
| Product | Health Issue | Other Herbal Ingredients |
| Planetary Formulas Hawthorn Heart | heart | panax ginseng, hawthorn, motherwort, polygala tenuifoliais, dong quai |
| Memo Rise from Native Remedies | memory | rosemary, ginkgo biloba, |