Sage: An Herb That Protects Us From Alzheimer’s and Insects
Here is an herb that protects from everything to bad breath to yeast infection and a lot of things in between.
Sage was named Herb of the Year in 2001.
Named “Herb of the Year” in 2001 by the International Herb Association, sage provides us with a long list of health benefits. – World’s Healthiest Foods
An introductory to sage is written in Spice Your Way to a Healthier Lifehere along with a brief description of fourteen other spices. While this article gave a synopsis this one will take a closer look at the herb we cannot seem to do without at Thanksgiving time, but forget about it the rest of the year.
It has been used as a natural preservative since time began.
In ancient civilization sage was used to preserve meats and they were actually wrapped in it. The Romans had special ceremonies where it was gathered and thought to preserve life. It has taken on a special significance for thousands of years.
Sage is an antiseptic and an antibiotic.
The culinary herb, sage (Salvia officinalis) has antiseptic and antibiotic propeties. The word Salvia comes from a Latin word which means to heal. – Health and Healing – The Natural Way by Reader’s Digest. A weak infusion of tea can be made by steeping two teaspoons of chopped fresh leaves or 1 teaspoon of dried for about 10 minutes in a cup of boiling water, then strain. Cover your tea while steeping to contain its healing properties. Gargle or rinse with the tea to aid in healing mouth ulcers, soothing a sore throat or freshening breath.
Sage is a sister to the herb rosemary which is explored in The Many Health Benefits of Rosemary It is in the same mint family (Labitae) and contains many of the same volatile oils, flavonoids and phenolic acids including rosmarinic acid. The leaves and stems contain antioxidant enzymes which help to stabilize oxygen related damages to the cells. Sage provides natural anti-inflammatory relief from a number of ailments such as bronchial asthma, arthritis, and atherosclerosis.
It is available all year around and here’s why you may want to use it according to some of our finer herbalists and nutritionists:
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Christine Ramsay | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
I didn’t realise it was so beneficial. I use a lot of sage and have it in the garden. Thanks for the information.
Christine
CHAN LEE PENG | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
This plant is beneficial. Thanks for your effort and much needed info. Thanks, sis. Liked it.
Judy Sheldon | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
Christine, you are smart to have it in your garden. I’m going to grow it next year! Thanks for your support.
Chan, thanks so much for reading and commenting. It does appear to be a very helpful plant.
Take care & God bless!
PARAM | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
Excellent post…..i like it.
Angelgirlpj | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
A lady at curves gave me some starts for my garden but the hot dry weather we had it didn’t survive. My husband went to the local greenhouse to get me more but they only had the yellow sage. It did not smell as sweet does it have the same health benefits?
Sourav | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
This is a very informative article.
Guy Hogan | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
I never knew all this stuff about sage. What a wonderful herb. Isn’t nature something?
Goodselfme | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
You have provided me with a lot of good information. I always like reading your educational material.Thank you.
giftarist | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
Informative and helpful post, friend. Thank you!
Judy Sheldon | Aug 4, 2010 | Reply
PSingh90, I truly appreciate your support!
Pam, a few of the sources specifically mentioned purple sage, and I would imagine it is similar to our fruits and vegetables in that the brighter hues have more antioxidants. For example the blue potatoes I researched about had more antioxidants than white potatoes, as much as blue berries.
Sourav, thanks for commenting.
Guy, Nature is truly amazing, and we are blessed to have these natrual remedies!
Roberta, and I loved researching and writing it.
giftarist, my pleasure. I love looking into herbals.
Take care & God bless!
valli | Aug 5, 2010 | Reply
Good info.
Likha | Aug 5, 2010 | Reply
This is a great find. Should use one on my mom and children.
Judy Sheldon | Aug 6, 2010 | Reply
Likha, and Valli, thanks so much for your support! Take care & God bless!
BC Doan | Aug 6, 2010 | Reply
Thanks Judy for this very informative article about sage. This is one of the herbs that I don’t use often..which I will from now on.
BC Doan | Aug 16, 2010 | Reply
I have to read this again, Judy..for maintaining hair loss..I find it useful to know!
Judy Sheldon | Aug 19, 2010 | Reply
Icy, love your new avatar, just like you, true blue! You have gorgeous hair. You don’t have to worry about yours!