Archive for the 'Sage Tea' Category
Sage has been used from generation to generation as a cure for hot flashes in Western medicine for many years. Sheila Kingsbury, N.D., of Bastyr University asserts that sage is such an effective astringent that it has been approved in Germany as a treatment for excessive sweating in both men and women.
Herbalist, Margi Flint explains that the native American culture used sage to clear any negative energy so it may help ease some of the irrational fears that often cycle through your head during menopause. Sage can benefit menopausal women by shutting down the hot flashes that keep women awake during the night. It is a wonderful herb. Sage
, or Salvia officinalis, is easy to drink as a tea.
Steep one tablespoon of dried sage in one cup of hot water for at least 15 minutes. Let it cool and drink at least 3 cups of sage tea everyday. Sage has a very strong, pungent taste, so if you find that you don’t like how it tastes, just pour the cooled tea in a spray bottle and spritz the liquid on the back of your neck periodically throughout the day.
If you are a woman or girl who has a tendency to gain several pounds of water weight before and during your monthly menstrual cycle, worry no more. You can alleviate the bloating by drinking sage tea. Clayton College of Natural Health Director, Phyllis D. Light, has declared that the sage we use in our kitchen is a wonderful diuretic with drying properties that help get rid of this bloating with no side effects at all.
Sage 
or sage tea has the ability to draw water out of the body gently. There is a native American folk remedy that purports sage is supposed to “lighten the spirit.” More good news: sage is an effective remedy for balancing moods during PMS.
To try sage tea, boil one-third teaspoon of dried or fresh organic sage in one cup of water and strain it thoroughly. Just drink one cup of tea three to four times per day whenever you are bloated. Pregnant women should never drink sage tea. Be careful not to consume more than recommended amount of sage tea.
A recent research review, published in the Cochrane Library, which studied 25 over-the -counter cough medicine, has determined that here is no good evidence either for or against the effectiveness of formulas such as Robitussin or Mucinex or any other brand of cough syrup.
For a change, try herbal alternatives as recommended by Tieraona Low Dog, M.D. (director of education at the University of Arizona’s Program in Integrative Medicine). The ingredients featured are sage and thyme, which alleviates chest congestion. This recipe also has vitamin- C rich- lemon and throat-soothing honey. Just follow these simple steps:
- Pour hot water over 2 teaspoons of organic lemon rinds, 1 teaspoon of sage and one-half teaspoon of thyme.
- Dried or fresh herbs can be used.
- Cover and steep for 15 minutes.
- Strain the tea.
- Then add the juice of on-half lemon and 1 tablespoon of honey.
Drink two to three cups daily for cough relief. Relax and see how quickly your cough improves.
Periodontal disease is second only to the common cold as the most prevalent infectious ailment in the United States of America. It is the major cause of adult tooth loss and it affects 75 per cent of adults over the age of thirty-five. Periodontal disease therefore can refer to a disorder of the gums or other supporting structures of the teeth. Gingivitis or inflammation of the gums is the early stage of periodontal disease.
The disease is progressive as one ages, and, after awhile, the bones supporting the teeth begin to erode as a result of the gum infection. Poor nutrition may be a leading cause of gum infections. Red, bleeding gums, bad breath and receding gum lines are all symptoms of periodontal disease.
Clove oil is good for temporary relief of gum pain if rubbed on the gums generously. Sage 
is good for gum disease because of its anti-inflammatory properties. Observe these instructions on how to use sage to treat periodontal inflammation:
- Boil 2 tablespoons of dried, crushed sage leaves in one cup of water.
- Steep for 20 minutes.
- Strain.
- Then rinse your mouth several times per day.
Use your clean fingertips to massage your gums and avoid sugar and all refined carbohydrates. Sugar causes plaque buildup and inhibits the ability of white blood cells to fight off bacteria.
Sage is a perennial, branching evergreen shrub which grows up to three feet tall. It requires complete drainage and full sun to grow. The leaves are a deep, velvet-like dark green color. Sage is used to flavor certain foods, including sausage and various sauces. It is very aromatic, spicy and “earthy.”
Sage is approved by the Food and Drug Administration a safe herb, however, pregnant and nursing mothers should not use it because it would interfere with milk production and be possibly harmful to the developing fetus. Those with seizure disorders should not take it at all.
Sage stimulates the central nervous system and the digestive tract. As a tea, it is effective for soothing sore throats in the form of a gargle.
Sage also acts as a food preservative. It is used as an antiperspirant because it reduces sweating and salivation. It is good for hot flashes and other symptoms of estrogen deficiencies. As a tea, it makes a great hair rinse (especially for dark hair) as it makes hair shine and promotes hair growth.
New mothers use sage to dry up their milk supplies when they wish to stop nursing. It does interfere with iron absorption when taken internally; therefore, it should be used in moderation. Always check with your doctor before taking this herb.
Sage is used in native American ceremonies, burned in the form of incense. It also has the following active nutrients:
- Calcium
- Iron
- Boron
- Phosphorous
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Manganese
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Vitamins C, B1, B2, B3 & B5