The modern cosmetology industry is quite generous in fiction. Whatever is offered: buy this bottle - and in a month you will be younger, drink that water - in general you will become immortal. And what can we say about hair cosmetics! On the shelves you can find sprays, and shampoos, and masks, and balms. Nevertheless, no matter how strong the chemical industry is, natural remedies prepared according to popular recipes will always be worthy of competition for purchased jars and bottles. Today we’ll talk about sage. In particular, how can sage be used for hair.
Sage fame
Traditional medicine, sage has been known since time immemorial. The name of the plant comes from the Latin word "salvere", which literally means "to be healthy." It is an essential oil plant, and there are many types of it. What does medicinal sage look like, the photo below will make it clear.
In ancient times, healers knew about the healing properties of this plant, wrote verses about it, and even believed that it could defeat death! Doctors of ancient Greece even called him sacred grass. For medicinal purposes, they use medicinal sage, meadow sage, which is widespread in our area, is not suitable for this. The most useful sage leaves, their use is widespread in the treatment of various diseases.
Where does sage grow
Medicinal sage, unlike meadow, practically does not occur in the form of wild grass. Distributed in Italy, France, Greece. The native land of the plant is Asia Minor. Currently, it is cultivated in Moldova, Ukraine, Crimea and the Caucasus.
Sage Leaves, medicinal use
Medicine from time immemorial uses the beneficial properties of this amazing plant. Most often it is used in the treatment of the respiratory tract, in gynecology, in the treatment of the gastrointestinal tract and even in the treatment of skin rashes and purulent wounds; it inhibits sweating. Many diseases are subject to the plant. This article covers in more detail the useful properties of sage, which has found application in cosmetology and hair care.
Sage broth for hair is an excellent remedy for baldness, which is very valuable for men suffering from hair loss more often than women. The plant slows down this unpleasant process, and sometimes it can stop it. And the fact that sage extract for hair is widely used in cosmetic products can be verified by carefully reading the contents of the contents of the jars with shampoo, balms and masks. Sage is often included in their composition.
The use of sage in folk medicine
Sage for hair in folk medicine is most often used in the form of decoctions, infusions or tea.
To prepare the infusion, you need to take one spoon of dry raw material, pour into a bowl and pour one glass of boiling water. Let the mixture stand for half an hour. To prepare a product that can further strengthen and stimulate the growth of hair follicles, you need to mix the prepared infusion with rum in a 1: 1 ratio and rub this mixture into the scalp.
Want to get a luxurious, thick head of hair? Sage for hair will also help. Its application is as follows:
First you need to wash your hair with any suitable type of hair, shampoo. Rinse your head with a sage broth, squeeze the hair a little, cover your head with cellophane, and then wrap it with a terry towel on top. Hold it for at least ten minutes. After a time, a towel with cellophane should be removed and the hair allowed to dry naturally, without using a hair dryer.
The broth can be prepared in the following way:
A tablespoon of leaves pour a glass of boiling water. Place the resulting slurry in a water bath and warm for 15 minutes, not allowing to boil. Then remove the broth and let it brew for 30 minutes, strain. To increase the volume, add boiled water. Only fresh broth is subject to use, it should not be stored.
Use sage with caution, since it is able to dye hair.
What is the use of sage for hair
The plant has antiallergenic, antibacterial, antiseptic and antifungal properties. It contains magnesium, potassium and zinc, as well as vitamins C and B, which are very beneficial for the hair. Sage has the following effect:
- help to cope with the problem of hair loss;
- It stimulates the growth of hair and normalizes the sebaceous glands;
- will soothe irritated scalp, cure skin diseases;
- will not allow the onset of the inflammatory process to gain strength;
- It perfectly colors the hair starting to turn gray, gives the hair a darker, more saturated shade.
Decoctions and infusions for strengthening and hair growth
Traditional medicine has many ways to use infusions and decoctions that contribute to the growth and strengthening of hair. As a rule, sage leaves are used for these purposes.
Application and manufacture of infusions:
1. For the growth of hair, you need to take 500 g of vodka, 5-7 tablespoons of dried leaves of sage and rosemary, 10-16 tablespoons of dried leaves of nettle and 500 g of apple cider vinegar. Mix the leaves of all plants. Mix apple cider vinegar with vodka and pour the prepared herb powder into the prepared solution. Place in the refrigerator for a couple of weeks, stir daily. Two weeks later, strain the resulting infusion. The product must be stored in the refrigerator. Rinse hair with infusion after each wash.
2. To strengthen the hair, you can prepare a decoction. For it, you need to pour 2 tablespoons of chopped dry sage leaves with 300 ml of hot water. Let the broth stand for about 30 minutes and strain.
Hair coloring
Sage can also be used for hair coloring. It is known that chemical paints adversely affect the hair, make them brittle. A good alternative to artificial paints is sage. He will give your hair a beautiful noble dark shade.
Preparation of a decoction for staining:
Boil a liter of water, pour one glass of dry leaves of grass into it and cook from 30 minutes to one hour. As you cook, the color of the water will darken. After the broth has cooled, rinse their hair. To obtain a more saturated shade, the procedure must be repeated about 20 times. For those who do not like the specific smell of sage, you can add a few drops of essential oil. To maintain color, it is necessary to do the manipulation several times a month.
To dye gray hair, you need to take one glass of distilled water, 1/8 glass of sage and rosemary herb . Boil water, add grass to it and remove from heat. Let the broth stand for half an hour. Then strain through a fine sieve, let the liquid settle and cool for 60 minutes. Rub the mixture thoroughly in small portions into the washed hair. Repeat at least ten times. Wrap a towel around your head. To achieve the effect of staining, it is necessary to do the procedure from 3 to 5 times a week.
Sage oil
Sage oil is no less popular. It has astringent properties, stabilizes the acidity of the sebaceous glands of the scalp, which, in turn, eliminates the problem of oily and brittle hair. Due to its antimicrobial properties, it successfully fights against fungal infections that cause dandruff. Antiseptic properties will help in the healing of wounds and scratches on the scalp, the antimicrobial properties of the oil can prevent damage to hair follicles.
A truly unique and amazing sage plant. The photo during the flowering period shows its modest charm and beauty.