The benefits of sage are numerous. The name of this medicinal plant comes from the Latin? Will I save? (healing), and is considered one of the best natural resources for women’s health, relieves the symptoms of menstruation and menopause, reduces inflammation, pain, water retention and also offers important cardiovascular benefits.
The use of phytotherapy has had an almost traditional application throughout history. The plant world, from a chemical point of view, hides great mysteries that medicine has been trying to solve practically since the beginning of civilization. Plants such as ginseng, hyperic, ginkgo biloba or any type of tea have interesting pharmacological effects that, well understood and ingested properly, can promote our well-being.
- Sage has had medicinal use since ancient times: it was used to treat the most diverse diseases.
- From mental disorders to gastrointestinal discomfort.
- Science has tested some of its medical applications.
Plants do not cure diseases or psychological disorders on their own, thanks to their enzymes, essential oils, flavonoids, minerals, etc. , they help optimize certain processes, relax, stimulate neurotransmitters, facilitate blood circulation and activate cellular immunity, using them correctly, can serve as a very useful type of complementary therapy for certain conditions.
Among all these proposals that nature offers for our well-being, sage is one of the most interesting plants, let’s see more information below.
The magazine? Medical News Today? It indicates that several benefits of sage can be scientifically proven. It should be noted that the family of lamiaceae is quite extensive. To date, we have had very revealing research on two specific types of sage: sage officinalis and sage lavandulaefolia (the most common species).
As the title of this article suggests, sage can be a wonderful resource in women’s lives, in ancient Greece, for example, it was used for cosmetic, culinary and above all therapeutic purposes, its tea, with astringent but pleasant taste, is rich in many vitamins, minerals and components capable of deflating and regulating female hormones.
One of the best known benefits of sage is its usefulness in relieving symptoms of premenstrual tension, reducing the sensation of pain, swelling, headache, etc. , so it is also effective at relieving symptoms associated with menopause (its essential oil has mild estrogenic activity).
The University of Vienna published in 2013 a very interesting research work on sage, a plant with a very useful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial action.
Something as simple as drinking one cup or two of sage tea a day will help reduce abdominal inflammation, relieve urinary tract infections and treat gum disease.
Sage tea is also known for its virtues in improving our mood. The presence of antioxidants such as diosmetin, apigenin and luteoline is excellent for reducing (although it does not cure) symptoms associated with depression.
Several studies, such as that conducted by Oxford University, have found something revealing: salt extract can increase cognitive abilities. Currently, we do not yet know what the exact dosage is so that we can notice its effect, however, it is recommended to consume the extract or even consume the raw plant directly.
The relationship between sage and memory enhancement lies in cholinesarase, an enzyme involved in catalyzing acetylcholine hydrolysis, a low level of this neurotransmitter is associated with lower cognitive agility.
The hormone T3 is triyodothyronine. It is a thyroid hormone linked to important physiological and metabolic processes. People with hypothyroidism will then know that this condition occurs when there is a lower level of T3 and T4 hormones.
On the other hand, what can be shown is that when a woman enters menopause it is common for a deficiency of this type of hormone to appear, not only are they more likely to develop thyroid problems, but levels of vitamin D, essential for bone health will also be reduced.
Regular consumption of sage tea can help if we maintain a healthy diet and don’t neglect medical exams, this plant can help regulate hormones.
As we have seen, the benefits of sage are very interesting, its medicinal properties and its rich nutritional value make it a natural resource to have at home, remember that we must consume it with balance and moderation (1 or 2 cups a day). However, sage is not suitable for pregnant or nursing women, as well as for patients with kidney disease.
Let’s make good use of this plant, the same one that the elderly Pnio defined as the remedy for well-being.