SAGE

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Medicinal Herbal Remedies Sage (Salvia officinalis)   Sage is a popular cooking herb with many healing properties and it is useful for treating colds, coughs, respiratory ailments, and nervous conditions When this herb is used as a gargle it is excellent for sore throats and tonsillitis. An application of bruised leaves can be used for insect bites. Use only as directed and not for extended periods of time, (more than 2 weeks) as very unpleasant, poisonous symptoms may appear. Common Names: Garden sage Plant Parts used: Leaves Side Effects or contraindications: See Cautions Cautions: Extensive and excessive use of sage can trigger VERY unpleasant symptoms. Internal uses for Sage Antihydrotic (reduces persperation) Antispasmodic Astringent Depression Nervous condition Respiratory (clears breathing passages) Sore throat External use for Sage Insect bites Usual Method of Prep Usual Dosage Cooking: Used mostly for seasoning poultry Use: As per recipe Tea: 1 tsp dried herb in 1/2 cup boiling water steep for 30 minutes Take: 1 cup daily, 1 tbsp at a time Tincture: Best purchased. 15 to 40 drops 3 or 4 times a day