Household remedies – health benefits of sage

The traditional use of sage in medicine is well-documented and goes back thousands of years. It was initially used for the treatment of snakebite, protecting against evil, boosting female fertility, and other uses – many are based in cultural alternative medicine or are no longer en vogue.

However, modern research has discovered that the impact of sage on the human body can be considerable, which is why it is widely exported around the world and makes its way into recipes from the United States to the Middle East. Typically, it is added to savory dishes due to its peppery flavor and is a key ingredient in many meals and meat-based preparations.

Sage has many health benefits. It may be helpful for skin care, managing diabetes, digestion, managing cholesterol, menopausal care, bone health, oral health, strengthen immunity, boost cognition, treat inflammation and may have antioxidant properties.

Read the whole article here: 11 Impressive Benefits of Sage

We recommend growing your own sage or buying organic sage (dried leaves).

Sage can be helpful when experiencing tooth pain. Make a tea with the dried leaves and drink/rinse mouth regularly.

Forest Whole Foods writes about sage:

Sage is an evergreen shrub and is part of the mint family. Sage has been around centuries, the Romans reportedly used it to assist digestion, treat wounds and ulcers!

Fresh sage has got a furry texture which can be unpleasant to eat so dried sage is the way to go. Sage is really versatile and can be used in a range of dishes including the infamous sage and onion stuffing. It can be mixed with other herbs to create herbs de Provence.

As well as the delicious warm flavours that sage can bring to a dish, it is high in some vitamins and minerals, notably Vitamin K. Sage also contains magnesium, zinc, and copper.