Red Sage - Salvia

Salvia officinalis

Red Sage, Purple Sage

Family: Labiatae
 
Part used: Leaves
 
Systems affected: Liver, heart, nervous system
 
Constituents: Volatile oils, tannins, oestrogenic substances, salvin and carnosic acids, flavenoids, phenolic acids, bitters
 
Energy: Spicy, bitter, warm with cooling potential, dry, restoring, stimulating, relaxing, decongesting
 
Actions: Antiseptic, circulatory stimulant, astringent, digestive, oestrogenic, anti oxidant, nerve tonic, anti spasmodic, bitter tonic, bactericidal
 
Used for: Longevity and wisdom.
 
Affinity for mouth and throat - sore throats, laryngitis, tonsillitis, ulceration of mouth, gums and throat
 
Excessive sweating, night sweats, enhances immune system. To enhance strength and vitality, aids digestion by encouraging digestive enzymes and bile flow
 
Tonic to female reproductive system - delayed/scanty menses, cramps. Infertility, menopausal complaints, hot flushes
 
Recent research shows powerful antioxidants - anti ageing, poor memory, confusion.
 
Dries up breastmilk when weaning
 
Flower of immortality (ancient Greeks). Romans considered it sacred. Egyptians used it for treating the plague - giver and saver of life. Middle Ages - rejuvenating tonic prescriptions for longevity and elixirs of life
Brain tonic - strengthen mind and memory, enliven the senses, lift dull spirits, banish lethargy and restore failing virility
 

 

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