Sage benefits: Get to know them
Sagebrush is one of the traditional herbs known since ancient times for its various therapeutic uses and its pleasant aromatic scent. What are the benefits of sagebrush? Are there any caveats to it?
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introduction
Health benefits of sage
Sage benefits for skin and hair
Sage benefits for pregnancy
Benefits of Sage for Children
Nutritional value
Sage damage
Sage ( Salvia officinalis ) is an herb that has been around since time immemorial. It is an evergreen perennial shrub with a sharp flavor and aromatic scent, found in the Mediterranean basin and southeastern Europe.
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It has been used since Roman times for many medical and therapeutic purposes and is currently used in the manufacture of many medical and pharmaceutical preparations.
Sagebrush grows in alkaline and sandy soils with sufficient sunlight. It is characterized by its woody branches and furry leaves of greenish-gray color. It blooms in the summer with purple and blue flowers that attract bees.
Health benefits of sage
There are many health benefits of sagebrush, so let's get to know them as follows:
1. Enhancing mental abilities and preventing Alzheimer's
Sage leaves contain thujone, which stimulates the secretion of GABA and serotonin neurotransmitters, which help:
Increase focus, and improve mental processes, alertness, mental abilities, and thought process.
Strengthening memory, and enhancing the work of the senses when taken orally.
Its scent helps enhance alertness and awareness.
A study conducted on a group of students who were given different doses of sage oil before tests for cognitive performance showed an increase in the speed of information retrieval in tests related to memory, a general improvement in alertness and perception, and an enhancement of mood. These qualities are of great importance to researchers in the field of Alzheimer’s treatment.
2. Anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic
Sagebrush contains compounds and active substances, such as Cineol, Borneol, and Chlorogenic, which enhance the benefits of sagebrush in the following cases:
Prevention of infections.
Anti-allergic and anti-irritant.
Repellent to parasites and fungi.
3. Promote heart health and lower cholesterol
Here is an explanation of the role of sage in promoting heart health and lowering cholesterol in the following:
The flavonoids known as Salvigenin, which are found in some sagebrush varieties, help relax blood vessels and protect against cardiovascular disease.
Sagebrush content of potassium, magnesium, manganese, and calcium helps control heart rate and blood pressure and maintain fluid balance in the body.
The results of a study conducted on a group of women showed that consuming sagebrush tea three times a day for a month led to a significant decrease in bad cholesterol levels (LDL) and triglyceride levels, and an increase in good cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Which may make sagebrush a positive role in treating high blood cholesterol levels.
4. Promote healthy skin
Sagebrush has many benefits for the skin and skin health, as follows:
Sagebrush is a source of vitamin C, as it provides the following benefits:
Helps form collagen, which is important for cell regeneration and formation, and protects them from oxidation and free radicals.
Helps maintain healthy skin, bones, teeth, and gums.
Sagebrush is rich in beta-carotene, which is a powerful antioxidant that is important for healthy skin and skin health.
It was found that the application of ointments containing sage extract on some skin ulcers and herpes helped in accelerating the healing process within a few days.
5. Boosting and strengthening immunity
The sagebrush’s content of anti-inflammatory substances and many antioxidants, such as beta-carotene and vitamin C, makes it a major role in the following:
Boosting immunity, resisting infectious diseases and free radicals causing inflammation in the body.
Prevention of certain types of cancers, such as skin cancer.
6. Treatment of menstrual problems and symptoms of menopause
A study conducted on a group of women proved the ability of sagebrush to relieve menstrual pain and problems, in addition to reducing symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats by 79%.
Sage benefits for skin and hair
The use of sagebrush has found some cosmetic benefits for hair and skin. Clarification is as follows:
It has anti-aging properties, and is the secret to maintaining youthful skin because it:
Promote blood circulation, and stimulate cell regeneration.
Rich in vitamin A, which is known as the vitamin of beauty and is important for cell regeneration. It acts as an antioxidant and thus helps prevent wrinkles and fine lines.
Sagebrush is a natural remedy for cellulite, as it offers the following benefits:
Sage leaves improve blood circulation and remove toxins from the body, thus helping to get rid of cellulite and reduce its appearance.
Sage oil can prevent and prevent cellulite.
The essential oil in sagebrush has been found to be a scalp booster and useful for treating hair loss problems by promoting blood flow to the scalp, which reduces hair loss and promotes follicle formation.
The benefits of sage for pregnancy and fertility
It was found that sage has some effect on the body’s hormones, which is as follows:
Some specialists may link sagebrush to increasing women's fertility and treating some infertility problems because it contains estrogenic compounds that work like the female hormone estrogen.
Some studies have found that eating estrogen-rich foods may actually have a positive effect on breast size, and sagebrush is rich in estrogen-like compounds.
The benefits of sage for children
Many women may resort to using herbs to treat some of their child's health problems, because they believe that everything natural is safe, effective, and has no side effects, and of course, this is not true.
This applies to sagebrush, which may be useful when used in an appropriate dose and for the treatment of specific cases, but studies are still few on its effect on the health of the child, so it is not recommended to resort to using it for your child without consulting his specialist doctor.
We mention some of the health benefits of sage for children as follows:
It helps to get rid of indigestion and stimulates the production of bile juice in children.
Fight infections and ulcers that may affect children.
Helps get rid of liver-related problems.
Helps get rid of headaches and colds.
It can improve symptoms caused by asthma.
Improves memory in children.
The nutritional value of sage
Sagebrush contains a group of plant chemical compounds, essential oils, vitamins, and essential minerals known for their role in fighting disease and promoting health:
Active Compound: The active compound in sagebrush is the essential oil, which consists of ketones, a-thujone, and ß-thujone.
Other active compounds, such as Borneol, Cineol, Cornsole, and Fumaric.
Acids, such as cornsolic acid, tannic acid, and nicotinic acids.
Flavonoid substances, such as Flavone glycosides.
estrogenic compounds
Vitamins and minerals, such as B complex vitamins such as folic acid, thiamine, pyridoxine, and riboflavin, and a high source of vitamin A, vitamin C, and a number of important minerals.
Here is what every 100 grams of dried and ground sage contains essential nutrients and some minerals as follows:
Nutrients Quantity / 100 gr
energy 315 calories
carbohydrates 60.73 gr
proteins 10.63 gr
Fats 12.75 gr
fiber 40.3 gr
calcium 1652 milligrams
Iron 28.12 milligrams
potassium 1070 milligrams
magnesium 428 milligrams
manganese 3.1 milligrams
Folic acid 274 mcg
vitamin C 32 milligrams
Vitamin K 1714 mcg
Vitamin A 5900 international units
beta-carotene 3485 mcg
Sagebrush damage and side effects
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), sagebrush is safe to use either by taking it orally, or using it in external creams and lotions if it is within the recommended quantities and that it does not exceed four months.
Here is an explanation of the side effects of sage:
1. The effect of high doses of active substances
Eating sagebrush becomes unsafe when taken in a high dose or for a long time, as studies have found that thujone in sagebrush may cause the following:
It has a toxic effect on the body if large quantities are ingested.
Damage to the nervous system and liver.
Taking more than 12 drops of sage essential oil is a toxic dose.
2. Diseases sensitive to hormones
Sagebrush may not be suitable for people with hormone-sensitive conditions, because sagebrush contains estrogen-like compounds that have the same effect as the female hormone estrogen, and its intake may have negative effects on some estrogen-sensitive conditions, such as:
breast cancer
Cervical cancer.
Ovarian cancer and uterine fibroids.
3. Hypertensive patients
Some patients with low or high blood pressure may be affected by consuming sagebrush of all kinds, as the following was found:
Some types of sage, such as Spanish sage (Salvia lavandulaefolia), may raise blood pressure.
Other types, such as Medicinal sage (Salvia officinalis) may lower blood pressure.
So if you are a patient with blood pressure, you should be aware of the effect on your pressure levels when eating sagebrush.
4. Diabetics
Sagebrush may have an effect on blood sugar levels, as it may lead to a decrease in it, so a diabetic patient must pay attention to the quantities that he may eat so as not to cause him a sharp and sudden decrease in blood sugar levels.
5. Pregnant and breastfeeding women
It is usually not recommended to eat sage for pregnant and breastfeeding women, because of the following:
During pregnancy: Because it contains chemical compounds, such as Thujone, which may have negative effects on the pregnant woman, and may lead to the risk of miscarriage.
Breastfeeding women: It is not recommended to drink sagebrush in high quantities, as it was found that the thujone in its leaves may inhibit the production of breast milk.
6. Surgical operations
It may be advised to avoid taking sagebrush or taking it in the form of medications at least two weeks before performing surgeries. This is to control blood sugar levels during and after surgery.
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