Sage is more than just a seasoning for holiday stuffing, gravy, and poultry. Sage; salvia officinalis is one of the most ancient herbs. It has been used for thousands of years, both, for its culinary and medicinal properties.
Years ago, during my independent studies, I recall reading that sage is considered the universal herb. With the myriad uses that it provides, it does boast a universality.
Some benefits include, but are not limited to, throat problems, overall mouth care, digestion, gastrointestinal, anti inflammatory, sprains, ulcers, and nerve disorders.
"Sage Tea or infusion of Sage is a valuable agent in the delirium of fevers and in the nervous excitement frequently accompanying brain and nervous diseases. It has a considerable reputation as a remedy, given in small and often-repeated doses. It is highly serviceable as a stimulant tonic in debility of the stomach and nervous system and weakness of digestion generally. It was for this reason that the Chinese valued it, giving it the preference to their own tea. It is considered a useful medicine in typhoid fever and beneficial in biliousness and liver complaints, kidney troubles, hemorrhage from the lungs or stomach, for colds in the head as well as sore throat, quinsy, measles, for pains in the joints, lethargy and palsy. It has been used to check excessive perspiration in phthisis cases, and is useful as an emmenagogue. A cup of the strong infusion will be found good to relieve nervous headache." ~herbwisdom.com
Sage's native origins was the Mediterranean. However, it is presently found all over the world. Readily available in the dried herb section, and most produce sections, sage's wonderful benefits can be taken advantage of at any time of the year. Prepared tea bags can also be found at your local health food store.
Sage is also a perrennial herb that is quite easy to grow in your home garden. Its beautiful purple flowers and blue-green leaves add interest to any garden border.
Enjoy the universal benefits!!
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