People from ancient times knew about the healing properties of sage, calling it a magic grass and plant of immortality. The ancient Greeks and Romans fumigated their temples during religious ceremonies and were convinced that it contributes to the acquisition of wisdom.
The Arab peoples believed that the use of a decoction of sage leaves and food guarantee if not immortality, then good health and longevity. And in the homes of the English aristocracy with a mixture of sage and lavender sprinkled floors to get rid of unpleasant odors. Today, Sage is also actively used in official and folk medicine, as well as cooking.
Sage in the kitchen. In cooking, use the fresh leaves and the dried, powdered, twigs of the plant. The first often added to salads and fish dishes. The second - in the dishes of beans and fatty meat, so it gets a strong aroma and a spicy, slightly bitter taste. But this is not all its advantages. Meat dishes with the addition of sage become more delicate taste and are easier to digest.
Some housewives replace rosemary sage: it is added to marinades for fish and vegetables as well as cheese (eg English cheese "Derby"). And sprinkled before serving soups, omelettes, boiled fish and stews.
Sage in medicine.sage decoction is used as externally and internally. Doctors prescribe it as an anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. For example, rinsing of broth sage prescribed for diseases of the throat, stomatitis, periodontitis, etc. Also it is used for skin diseases - festering wounds, burns, psoriasis, fungi, etc..
Inside broth sage take to treat respiratory bronchitis, tracheitis, and so on. G., As well as diseases of the liver, gastrointestinal tract and urinary tract. Help solve this magical herb, and women's issues, as rich in phyto-estrogens. It is used in combination therapy with hormonal failure, infertility, menopause, and so on. D.
Prepare a decoction is quite simple. To do this, a tablespoon of dried leaves of the plant is necessary to pour a glass of boiling water and put in 15 minutes in a water bath. Take care to not boil the broth. Then remove it from the heat and set to infuse. After half an hour the broth must drain and replenish boiled water until the glass. For best results, use freshly prepared broth.
Sage in cosmetology.With the help of a decoction of sage can get rid of dandruff, strengthen hair follicles and make hair healthy and shiny. After you have washed your head, rinse it with broth magic herbs, gently squeeze and wrap cellophane head, and top with a towel for 10 minutes. Remove the cellophane and allow hair to dry. The caution should be applied it to light and bleached hair, as it can stain them.
Sage also able to deliver a lot of problems with the skin: acne, acne, get rid of the swelling and inflammation, restore the skin freshness and beauty. To do this, you can make a mask, wash decoction of the plant, as well as its freeze and wipe the face, neck and décolleté with ice cubes. Warm compresses with decoction of sage get rid of the redness, inflammation and swelling under the eyes.
Sage magic. Since ancient times, sage was used in magic rituals and ceremonies. In ancient Egypt, it was believed to prolong their lives enough to put this plant in your flower garden. The Romans were convinced that they need to get couples who can not have children.
Many myths and legends about sage exists and Ukrainians. Our ancestors believed that it contributes to success, wealth, the disclosure of internal capacity and wisdom. And a love called salvia herb that helps to find love and find her betrothed. For this girl at noon Midsummer (Midsummer Festival) must at every stroke of the church bell wreck 12 leaves of sage. And then she sees in a dream of her future husband. And to see what will develop love affair to throw flower red sage in a cup with rose water. If he drowns - things are bad.
IMPORTANT:who can not use a sage? This plant has strong healing properties, so like any medicine you need to apply it with great caution and avoid overdose. For example, it is not recommended to use it internally for more than three consecutive months. Also, since, as already mentioned, it contains a natural estrogen, it can not be taken by women with an increased level of hormone (endometriosis, endometrial hyperplasia, breast tumors, etc.), as well as during pregnancy and reduced thyroid function gland. Discard its application in pyelonephritis, chronic nephritis and renal inflammatory exacerbation. Also with great caution must be used products containing salvia, people with hypertension, as it is able to increase the pressure.
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