The sage that saves

This is an aromatic plant which can be found in every kitchen garden and can be grown also on your windowsill. Only leaves and flowers are the parts used.
The name sage comes from “saving” and, consequently, it’s normal to expect this herb to be helpful.
Sage actually can be used as stimulating for blood circulation; it favours nervous system equilibrium: it should be used by people suffering from anaemia, nervous breakdown and convalescent people.
For its astringent properties, it’s used against every type of haemorrhages.
But that’s not all; it heals gout, kidney disorders, rheumatism, oedemas, urinary retention.
Sage has antiseptic and healing properties. Therefore it heals injuries, gingivitis, tonsillitis, teeth abscess, sores and it’s also a good febrifuge.
However we must not forget it also makes your skin beautiful and is useful also as tonic lotion for rubbings against hair loss.
Finally a sage leaf rubbed on you teeth whitens and makes them shine.
You can find fresh sage, from spring to autumn at every market gardener; you can always buy dried sage at the herbalist’s. However, growing it at home is not difficult; it’s necessary to have a small place in the sun.

How using it

Prepare an infusion with half a handful of leaves and flowers. Put 1 l of water on the fire and pour sage in it when it starts boiling. Take it off the fire and cover the pot. Drain this infusion after 10 minutes and drink a cup after every meal; it’s digestive and stimulating for gastro-intestinal functions.
One cup of this infusion before going to sleep is helpful against anxiety and distress.

Boil two small handfuls of leaves and flowers in 1 l of water for 10-15 minutes and you will get an excellent decoction.
It’s helpful for external use that is for compresses, enemas, vaginal irrigations, and also hand and foot baths; it always has disinfecting, soothing and anti-inflammatory function.

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