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What is sage for?
Sage, whose scientific name is Salvia officinalis , is an herb with particular nutritional qualities. In its chemical composition are:
- Glucose
- Vitamin B Complex
- C vitamin
- High amounts of estrogens
- Enzymes
- Potassium
It has a variety of uses in areas such as cooking, cosmetology, aromatherapy, and herbalism.
It serves to:
- Seasoning dishes
- Skin care
- Deal with stress
- oral care
- Alternative medicinal treatments
Seasoning dishes
Sage, like other plants of the Lamiaceae family , serves as a seasoning in the gastronomic environment, giving a distinctive flavor to dishes that require accentuating flavors , such as those that include pork, chicken and sausages. In its raw presentation, it is used to accompany and dress salads and vinegars .
It is because of the unique aroma and accent it gives to the dishes that it has positioned itself as an essential herb in gourmet cuisine . In the domestic sphere it is only applied for special occasions. It is not yet very popular in that one.
Skin care
Due to the minerals found in its leaves, sage is also used for cosmetic purposes. By adding it to ointments or facial treatments, it is possible to enrich the epidermis , giving it a fresher and more youthful appearance.
Deal with stress
In recent years, aromatherapy has begun to gain significant weight as an alternative therapy to conditions such as stress, muscle tension, and chronic problems. This therapy consists of flooding a silent environment with the essential vapors of an aromatic plant. Sometimes it is accompanied by massages or music at a very low level.
Sage participates in this practice with its pleasant and predominant smell, providing relaxation and a calming effect to the patient. Its vapors are not as concentrated or intense as those of peppermint or spearmint, but it does serve the purpose.
oral care
Sage is characterized by its pleasant aroma
Sage is used to combat halitosis , which is bad breath caused by multiplied bacterial activity. In addition, it helps to achieve other oral care such as:
- Teeth whitening
- Refresh and strengthen the gums affected by the presence of bacteria
For these cases, the raw plant is used, well washed.
Alternative medicinal treatments
Sage, raw or processed as a dietary supplement, has properties that help in situations such as:
- Stimulate and assist active blood flow
- Balance the nervous system
- Regularize menstruation in irregular women, thanks to its contribution of estrogen.
Sage contraindications
Sage, unlike other fragrant herbs, is prohibited in both low and high doses, in people such as:
- Lactating women
- Patients suffering from kidney failure
- Patients suffering from epilepsy episodes. Sage contains high levels of neurotoxins that can induce seizures.
- Pregnant women, since abortifacient properties are attributed to this herb.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
