Sage is part of the mint family like oregano, lavender, rosemary, thyme, and basil. There are more than 900 species of sage around the world. The traditional use of sage in medicine is documented and goes back thousands of years. It was used for the treatment of snakebite, protecting against evil, boosting female fertility, and other uses that are no longer relied on.
The health benefits of rosemary:
- Sage helps in digestive problems such as loss of appetite, gas flatulence, stomach pain, diarrhoea, bloating, and heartburn. It is also used for reducing the overproduction of saliva.
- Sage is good for depression, boosting the memory, and reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease.
- It’s good for women to use sage for, painful menstrual periods, to correct excessive milk flow during nursing, and to reduce hot flashes during menopause.
- Sage is good for cold sores, gum disease (gingivitis), sore mouth, throat or tongue; and swollen, painful nasal passages.
- It’s good to inhale sage for asthma.
- Sage contains numerous anti-inflammatory and antioxidant compounds that are very beneficial to our health.
- Sage helps in lowering blood glucose and cholesterol. Some studies show that sage has anti-hyperglycaemic and lipid-profile-improving effects in hyperlipidaemic type 2 diabetic patients.
- Sage is good for the bones as it’s rich in vitamin K, which is really important to develop the density of bone. A daily intake of sage is recommended in cases or symptoms like osteoporosis.
- Sage boosts the immune system and helps to prevent bacterial and viral infections that attack the body through the skin.
- Sage can be effective against certain skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne. It soothes symptoms and reduces their appearance gradually if regularly applied topically as an extract to the inflamed or affected areas.