Sage is a popular culinary and medicinal herb, used in a variety of herbal remedies. The word Sage was derived from a Latin word, meaning to save or to heal. There are a number of medicinal benefits from sage.
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1. Reduce lung hemorrhage. Hemorrhage from the lungs can be relieved using sage. It is also used to heal coughs, colds, throat infections and laryngitis. Smoke from dry sage leaves are used to relieve asthma. The aromatic property can also help in lung disorders and in sinusitis.
2. Use sage as a natural tooth cleaner. Sage leaves are good tooth cleaners. The top side of the leaf is rubbed over the teeth and gums. The purple leaved sage is the best teeth cleanser as its leaves are tougher. The antiseptic properties of the leaves heal diseased gums.
3. Prevent miscarriage. Sage is important in maintaining pregnancies. It strengthens the uterus during pregnancy. It prevents miscarriage while relieving congestion of the ovaries and the uterus. It is used to treat vaginal infections due to its antiseptic properties.
4. Enhance brain function. Sage is an outstanding memory enhancer and is said to boost wisdom. It has been used to treat cerebrovascular disease for over one thousand years. It is taken together with soups, stews or casserole recipes.
5. Treat stomach disorders. Leaves from the sage herbs are chewed to relieve indigestion and gastrointestinal disorders. They also help to relief diarrhea, stomach aches and stomach cramps. The leaves would be chewed raw or the juice would be extracted and taken together with tea.
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