{"id":16519,"remedy_name":"Sage","remedy_type":"Herbal Remedy","alternative_names":["Salvia officinalis","Sage"],"miasm":"Psoric Miasm","temperament":"Neutral","aggravation_time":"Neutral\/Anytime","keynote_indications":"Key Actions: Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Astringent, Digestive tonic, Estrogenic, General tonic, Reduces sweating.\nParts Used: Leaf.","modalities":"Cautions: Do not take during pregnancy.","symptoms_by_system":{"Stomach & Abdomen":"The bluish-purple flowers of sage (Salvia officinalis) make a sharp contrast to its gray-green leaves. The Latin name Salvia means \u201cto cure,\u201d echoing the medieval perception of the herb. key information Safety \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2729 traditional uSe \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 \u2605 reSearch \u2605 \u2605 \u2605\u2729 \u2729 beSt taken aS Infusion \u2713\u2713\u2713 Tincture \u2713\u2713 Capsule \u2713 doSage C (see pp.44\u201345) often uSed with Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) cautionS Do not take during pregnancy and while breast-feeding. Excessive doses can be toxic. See also pp.42\u201351. Part used Leaf key actions Antimicrobial \u2022 Antioxidant \u2022 Astringent \u2022 Digestive tonic \u2022 Estrogenic \u2022 General tonic \u2022 Reduces sweating Mouth ulcers, sore throat, excess catarrh With its valuable astringent properties, sage counters infections, such as mouth ulcers and sore throat, and dries up catarrh. The infusion makes an excellent mouthwash and gargle for local infections. Sage combines well with herbs such as echinacea (Echinacea spp.) for recurrent problems. Menopausal sympt0ms Cold sage tea sipped in small doses through the day is a traditional remedy for menopausal symptoms such as sweating, hot flashes, and headache. Poor memory, stress, and anxiety Recent research points to sage as a potential remedy for early stages of dementia. Its tranquillizing properties help relieve stress and anxiety , and also improve mental vitality and memory . Spanish sage is preferable for long-term use\u2014its low thujone content makes it safer than ordinary sage. Medicinal uSeS Sage, Spanish sage Salvia officinalis, S. lavandulifolia In 1551, the English herbalist William Turner noted that sage \u201crestores natural heat ... comforts the vital spirits ... helps the memory , and quickens the senses.\u201d Such praise is not misplaced for sage, which is truly a versatile and effective tonic. A\u2013Z of h ERbAL REmEDIES fresh leaf is a first aid remedy for insect bites dried leaves despite its medicinal value, sage is most commonly known as a culinary herb. sage tincture 200"},"schema_version":"1.0","api_provider":"Allahshafi"}