Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage helps digestion especially of fatty foods, and it has a long assocaition with wisdom and clarity of thought.

Herbalists regard it as afirst rate remedy as a gargle for sore throats due to it’s combination of antiseptic, relaxing and astringent actions. For the same reasons it makes an excellent mouthwash for mouth ulcers and sore gums.

Sage is a digestive tonic and stimulant and is also used as a nerve tonic, helping both to calm and stimulate the nervous system. This combination of actions make it an ideal tonic for older people.

As a cold tea it helps to reduce menopausal night sweats and new mothers should know that it will dry up breast milk.

Fresh leaves can be rubbed onto bites and stings as a first aid remedy.

Caution: not to be used in medicinal doses if pregnant or epileptic