- The most notable therapeutic virtue of sage is that it prevents sweating (this action starts 2 hours after drinking the beverage and can last for many days).
- It also has antibiotic, antifungal, antispasmodic, and hypoglycemic actions.
- -It stops lactation, is antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, tonic, antidiarrheal, and has estrogenic effects.
- -It exerts mucolytic action (cough, bronchitis).
- -As an astringent, stimulant, and tonic, it creates a warmth in the stomach, aids digestion, promotes urination, accelerates circulation, has a significant impact on the brain, and as an antispasmodic and sedative drug, it alleviates nervous system irritation.
- -It is the most powerful proestrogenic herb, useful, therefore, for symptoms of menopause and dysmenorrhea (emmenagogue), especially for sweating.
- -Sage in the form of an infusion is ideal for mouth therapy in case of trauma, canker sores, pharyngitis, and against gingivitis.
- -It stimulates nerves, adrenal glands, and the circulatory system. Recommended for any form of weakness and debility, nervous weakness, fear, vertigo, and neuralgia.
- -Acts against sugar, rheumatism, gout, and diarrhea.
- -Thanks to its antioxidant action, sage has the ability to neutralize free radicals produced in humans by various mechanisms and responsible for many chronic diseases.
- -It tones and revitalizes tired and sore muscles. It relieves cramps.
Herbs are not and should not be treated as drugs. The IAMA suggest consulting your doctor before taking them.
