SAGE

This herb was used anciently as a staple remedy in the home and was thought to save and prolong life. By chewing the fresh leaves, they were used for infections of the mouth and throat, including curing cold sores.

Sage is used for excessive mucus discharges, nasal catarrh, indurated sores and excessive secretions of saliva.

Sage is beneficial for mental exhaustion and strengthening the ability to concentrate. It improves the memory and has been used to cure some types of insanity. When inhaled, it has been found to calm a person down.

It was used as a lotion to heal sores and other skin eruptions and will stop bleeding from wounds.

Sage contains vitamins A and C, vitamin B-complex. It has a lot of calcium and potassium. It also contains sulphur, silicon, phosphorus and sodium.