Mumineen in Good Health

Herb Sage

By: Durriya ben Pacha

A culinary spice that adds flavor to meat and poultry dishes.
It contains vitamins and minerals.
Its good for the nerves, digestive system and for balancing oestrogen levels in women.
It can improve mood, memory and attention.
The herb is recommended for its memory enhancing properties.
It contains a variety of volatile oils and flavonoids.
Sage as a seasoning in food is recommended for people with inflammatory problems such as rheumetoid arthritis and for those suffering from bronchial asthma.
A natural blood, it may be useful for detoxi fication purposes.
It may be use full as a natural nerve tonic to relieve nervous headache.
Its a mild laxative.
The anti septic anti inflammatory properties makes it effective treatment for acne.
Its beneficial for dental hygiene .
Used as a gargle ,cooled sage tea stops gums from bleeding.
Fresh sage leaves rubbed on teeth is a natural way of cleaning them.
It should not be taken by pregnant and nursing women or those with epilepsy.
Having a delicate flavor, add towards the end of cooling to fully enjoy the taste.