Sage ( Salvia officinalis)
Other Names::
Sage is a perennial herb with gray-green leaves and blue to purplish flowers. It has a strong aroma and is commonly used in cooking and traditional medicine.
Pregnancy caution: Large amounts may cause uterine contractions. Avoid medicinal doses during pregnancy.
Energetics::
Warming
Stimlate or speed up metabolism; increase energy production and warmth; bring blow flow and vitality to tissues that are pale and cool
Relaxing
Relax muscle cramps and spasms, relieving excess tension in the tisues. promotes easier flow and movement and can help increse deficient secretion.
Slightly Constricting
Slightly - increase the tone or tension within muscles and other tissues; stop excess flow and secretion. tone up tissues that have become overly relaxed or weak or leaking or secreting fluids such as blood or mucus
Heating
Properties::
Anti-Galactagogue
Reduce breast milk production
Antiseptic
Removes toxins from the body and waste accumulations such as pus. prevent the growth of disease-causing microorganisms
Anti-Diaphoretic
Reduce sweating
Aromatic
Pleasant and distinctive smell
Carminative
Relieve gas by suppressing the formation of gas in the intestines and promoting expulsion of gas.
Diaphoretic
Induce sweating
Emmenagogue
Regulates, induces normal menstruation
Nervine
Calm the body, mind, spirit. fortify frayed nerve endings that result from chronic stress and unrest.
Antispasmodic
Quick relief of pain and spasms, muscle and or gastrointestinal.
Astringent
Constriction / knitting together of body tissues - good to reduce chronic inflammation of the bowels.
Antimicrobial
Stimulates positive cellular forces (white blood cells). destroys germs
Antioxidant
Protects cells from damage
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Associated with ::
Digestive
Respiratory
Nervous
Formulas
Chest, sinus, congestion
Give relief of congestion in lungs and sinuses. Best as a tea, the heat and inhalation helps the process more than a tincture. Rose hips are optional.
Muscle Relaxant
Alternative to over the counter drugs. With the addition of Lobelia, watch for feelings of nausea, - cut dosage or discontinue use. Lobelia can be toxic in larger doses so do not exceed recommended dosage!! Not suitable during pregnancy or for nursing mothers. 20-30 drops, no more than 3 times a day.