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Writer's pictureJessica Lilac

Medicinal Herbs - Sage

Updated: Feb 13

Garden Sage (Salvia Officinalis)


Part Used: Use leaf (dried)

Height: 2ft tall

Preparation: Infusion, tincture


Spanish sage (low thujone content) is better for long time use than other varieties


Actions:

  • Culinary herb

  • Anti-microbial

  • Anti-oxidant

  • Astringent

  • Estrogenic

  • Restores natural heat

  • Reduces sweating

  • Comforts vital spirits

  • Helps memory

  • Quickens the senses

  • Digestive tonic

  • Treats:

  • Mouth ulcers

  • Sore throat

  • Catarrh (dries it up)

  • Poor memory

  • Stress

  • Anxiety

  • Early stages of dementia

  • Menopausal symptoms


Cold sage tea sipped in small doses during day for:

  • Sweating

  • Hot flashes

  • Headache

  • Mouthwash & gargle





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