Officinal Sage is known to act on many female disorders thanks to its estrogen-like action. It is useful in cases of menopause, heavy periods, painful or irregular periods in particular. It is also useful in cases of digestive disorders, excessive sweating or ENT problems. Latin name: Salvia officinalis L. Part of the plant: leaves.

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In case of Sweat

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

In compress

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected area.

In an aromatic bath

Pour about 4 teaspoons of dry leaves per 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and leave to cool or cool if necessary. Add the preparation to the bath water.

In lotion

Make a concentrated infusion with 2.5 g of dry leaves per 100 mL. Allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area.

Plants often associated

Thyme, Hyssop

In case of' Amenorrhea, Hot flashes, Menopause

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

In compress

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected area.

In an aromatic bath

Pour about 4 teaspoons of dry leaves per 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and leave to cool or cool if necessary. Add the preparation to the bath water.

In lotion

Make a concentrated infusion with 2.5 g of dry leaves per 100 mL. Allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Chaste tree, Thyme, Passionflower, Hyssop

In case of Vertigo

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Matricaria Chamomile, Fennel, Ginger, Melissa, Pepper mint, Rosemary

In case of Heavy periods, Painful periods, Dysmenorrhea, Leucorrhea, Irregular periods

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Alchemilla, Matricaria Chamomile, Mugwort, Pasteur Scholarship, Worry, Raspberry bush

In case of' Asthenia, overwork, fatigue

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

In an aromatic bath

Pour about 4 teaspoons of dry leaves per 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and leave to cool or cool if necessary. Add the preparation to the bath water.

Plants often associated

Coriander, Ginger, Hibiscus, Thyme, Nettle, Rosemary, Savory

In case of' Mouth ulcer, Stomatitis, Gingivitis, Oral hygiene

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Gargling

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or around 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Use the preparation as a gargle, twice a day.

Plants often associated

Matricaria Chamomile, Clove, Pink, Thyme, Marshmallow, Laurel, Mauve, Licorice

In case of Dyspepsia, Difficult digestion, Digestive disorders

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Matricaria Chamomile, Fennel, Marjoram, Melissa, Rosemary, Green Anise, Star anise, Woodruff, Cumin

In case of Bloating, Flatulence

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Matricaria Chamomile, Fennel, Marjoram, Melissa, Rosemary, Green Anise, Star anise, Lavender, Cumin, Sweet Mint

In case of Diarrhea

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Alchemilla, Lemongrass, Oregano, Oak, Loosestrife, Blueberry, Marshmallow, Nettle, Mauve

In case of Fever

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

In compress

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected area.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Matricaria Chamomile, Clove, Ginger, Mugwort, Worry, Willow, Elderberry, Fumitory

In case of Bronchitis, colds, cough

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Thyme, Rosemary, Lavender, Laurel, White broth, Mauve, Licorice, Eucalyptus, Sweet Mint, Linden (Bracts)

In case of' Angina, Pharyngitis, Sore throat, Bad breath

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Gargling

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or around 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Use the preparation as a gargle, twice a day.

Plants often associated

Alchemilla, Matricaria Chamomile, Pepper mint, Pink, Marshmallow, Nettle, Rosemary, Lavender, Laurel, Mauve, Licorice, Sweet Mint

In case of Wound

Recommended modes of use

In compress

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected area.

In lotion

Make a concentrated infusion with 2.5 g of dry leaves per 100 mL. Allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Alchemilla, Cassis, Worry, Lavender, Savory

In case of Rheumatism

Recommended modes of use

In compress

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and let cool. Soak a compress or clean cloth in the preparation then apply to the affected area.

In an aromatic bath

Pour about 4 teaspoons of dry leaves per 1 L of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Filter and leave to cool or cool if necessary. Add the preparation to the bath water.

In lotion

Make a concentrated infusion with 2.5 g of dry leaves per 100 mL. Allow the preparation to cool or cool. Apply directly to the affected area.

Plants often associated

Yarrow, Cassis, Juniper (Juniper), Ginger, Nettle, Rosemary, Dandelion, Quackgrass, White broth, Burdock

In case of' Digestive ulcer

Recommended modes of use

In infusion

Pour 1 teaspoon of dry leaves, or about 1.5 g, per cup of hot water. Leave to infuse for 10 minutes. Drink 3 to 4 cups per day.

Plants often associated

Matricaria Chamomile, Turmeric, Marjoram, Walnut, Oregano, Meadowsweet, Worry, Thyme, Licorice

Properties and active components

Properties

  • antispasmodic (flavonoids, thujone, rosmaniric acid)
  • digestive (thujone)
  • antiseptic (rosmarinic acid, borneol, cineole)
  • antiperspirant (rosmanol, carnosol)
  • antioxidant (rosmarinic acid)
  • anti-inflammatory (rosmarinic acid, ursolinic acid, flavonoids, borneol, cineole)
  • general stimulant
  • nerve stimulant (camphor)
  • astringent (tannins)
  • emmenagogue (rosmanol, carnosol)
  • estrogen-like

Active components

  • Essential oils: thujone, camphor, cineole, borneol
  • Flavonoids: luteolin, glycosyflavone, apigenin
  • Phenol acids: rosmarinic acid
  • Diterpenes: rosmanol, carnosol
  • Triterpenes: ursolinic acid

Precautions for use

  • Do not use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.
  • Not recommended for people with epilepsy.
  • Sage contains estrogen-like molecules as well as steroidal structures, its use is therefore contraindicated in cases of hormone-dependent illness.
  • Avoid prolonged use (2 weeks internally and 1 week externally).

Botanical

Sage is a tufted subshrub measuring 60 to 80 cm high. Like all Lamiaceae, its stem is quadrangular. His greenish-gray leaves are ovals, at a time fluffy and rough to the touch and reveal numerous projecting veins on the underside of the leaf blade.

THE flowers colored blue-purple are arranged in ear at the end of the stems. Salvia comes from the Latin "salvare" which means to save, it owes its name to its various properties which even earned it the reputation of a panacea in the Middle Ages!

The ideal climate for growing Sage Officinale is one mediterranean climate, or temperate with a dry summer. The main producing countries of this plant areSpain, there Poland and the Morocco.

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