Organic
Sage
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article is reproduced with kind permission of P.Topham, U.S.
Nutritional and Herbal Researcher:
Sage
has been seen as a cure-all throughout history. The botanical
name of the sage genus Salvia is from the Latin verb salvere
meaning to save, and refers to its considerable medical reputation
in ancient times. By the tenth century it had acquired the
reputation of giving immortality! Sage grows in most gardens
and is now a common kitchen herb.
The purple or red variety of the herb, is the strongest. Sage
has good antiseptic and antibacterial properties. It is prescribed
as a treatment, by herbalists, for many aliments.
For persistent and recurrent coughs and allergies. As an antiseptic
wash for dirty wounds, wounds that are slow to heal. As a
gargle and mouth wash for sore throats and inflamed gums.
It is also given to stimulate circulation and strengthen digestion.
Sage has a soothing and calming effect and helps reduce excessive
sweating especially due to anxiety. In feverish conditions
sage makes a cooling tonic. Well recognised for its use as
a women's tonic, sage is used for all stages of the monthly
cycle.
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