Description
Description
Sage is famous in spiritual communities for its role as a natural incense. Burning sage has long been believed to have a purifying effect, and many people believe it can remove negative energy from a room or building.
There is evidence that sage was used as a medicine as far back as ancient times. Sage was utilized by the ancient Greeks and Romans for anything from stomachaches to snake bites due to the widespread belief that it possessed miraculous curative powers. Actually, “salvage,” from which “salva” is derived, means “to save” or “to heal.” Hence, the Latin name for sage is “Salvia.”
Sage was utilized as a medicine throughout the Middle Ages and the Renaissance because of the widespread belief that it could treat a wide range of illnesses. For common ailments like a sore throat, cough, or fever, it was a go-to home cure. Sage was also employed in religious and spiritual ceremonies due to its perceived mystic and spiritual qualities in several cultures.
Sage has been demonstrated to enhance levels of specific neurotransmitters in the brain, which may explain why it improves cognitive function and memory.
Sage’s ability to lower hormone levels may explain how it alleviates menopause symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats.
Inflammation in the body can be detrimental to disorders like arthritis, but sage has anti-inflammatory properties that may help alleviate this problem.
Traditional uses of sage include supporting digestive health and alleviating gastrointestinal distress.
Rosmarinic acid, carnosic acid, and ursolic acid are only a few of the active components in sage that are thought to be responsible for its health benefits. Evidence suggests that these chemicals provide health benefits for the body, including antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activities.
Sage may also be helpful as a natural cure for anxiety and sadness, in addition to its potential advantages for sore throat and cough. Sage has been used historically as a home treatment for illnesses due to the possibility that it possesses antibacterial qualities.
BENEFITS
- ANALGESIC
- ANTI-INFLAMMATORY
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- ANTIOXIDANT
- GUT & DIGESTIVE HEALTH
- MOOD ENHANCEMENT
- HORMONAL BALANCING