Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage (Salvia officinalis)

Sage refers to classical element – fire. In Latin, sage means to save. It was considered a symbol of the spirit life. Sage hydrosol is a powerful antioxidant used to reduce wrinkles. As a tonic suitable for normal and oily, porous skin, acne. The use of sage hydrosol after shaving heals skin wounds and disinfects the skin. Can be combined with lavender. Sage is used as a remedy for hair loss. Hydrosol gives shine to dark hair. It is useful for restoring gray hair color.

At the first symptoms of a cold, sage hydrosol diluted in water (1 tablespoon per glass) may rinse mouth and throat. Effective for rinsing the mouth for gum inflammation, toothache. Sage hydrosol is used as a deodorant. Hydrosol helps travelers or people who have a long standing job - by massaging the hydrolat in their feet, tired feet regain strength and freshness. For those who need to talk and learn a lot, it is recommended to drink sage water - one tablespoon of sage hydrosol per liter of water. You can add lemon. Sage balances hormonal activity, regulates the menstrual cycle. Together with lemon mint, sage hydrosol is useful for hot flashes during menopause. Helps with constipation. Sage hydrosol very well purifies the air in the room, disinfects it, and can also be used to clean synthetic linens and clothes. In the kitchen, sage hydrosol is used for cooking grilled meat, fish, various salads, marinades.

Used literature: “Augu hidrolāti veselībai, labsajūtai un uzturam” V. Kārkliņa, V. Kulmane 2017.g.

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