Since ancient times, traditional healers have been using special herbal infusions and fees for treatment. Among the plants with healing properties, includes clary sage. Today, about 900 varieties of sage are known , but not all of them are used in folk medicine.
general description
Sage - unpretentious plant, grows on rocky, sandy and clay soils. It is widespread in the countries of Central Asia and the south of Europe, and in Russia it is found in the Caucasus - a wild species. Clary sage can reach 80 cm in height. It has large green leaves, pink or lilac inflorescences, the fruits resemble small nuts.
The composition of the plant includes unique components:
- essential oils;
- vitamins A, group B, K, PP;
- mineral salts;
- folic and ascorbic acids;
- trace elements: potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, manganese, copper;
- choline;
- flavonoids.
In medicine, the upper part of the plant is used, collected at the stage of bud formation, dried in a dark place. The leaves contain a huge amount of essential oils, organic acids, resins. Due to the bitter-spicy taste and strong aroma, the herb can be used as a seasoning for some dishes and snacks.
Useful properties and contraindications
This plant can be considered universal. Due to the beneficial properties possessed by clary sage, its use is possible in the treatment of many diseases. The plant can cope with the following problems:
- stops bleeding;
- restores immunity;
- improves the digestive tract;
- used in the treatment of female diseases;
- possesses antiseptic properties.
But if we talk about the plant as a drug, then it has a number of contraindications. It is highly undesirable to use clary sage to people suffering from hypertension, patients with thyroid disorders, pregnant women and those who are allergic to this herb.
It is also important to comply with the dosage, not to allow too much concentration, since as a result this can lead to severe intoxication of the whole organism and cause a headache. With regular treatment, you need to take a break every three months without fail, lasting about three weeks.
What diseases helps to defeat sage
There is a rather long list of diseases in the treatment of which clary sage is used. The medicinal properties of the plant are able to save a woman from infertility, they knew about this in ancient Egypt. Herbal collection has a positive effect on the nervous system, thereby relieving the person of atherosclerosis.
Sage infusions are widely used for internal and external inflammation. The solution relieves the itching that accompanies
infectious diseases of the genitals. Clary sage can be used to rinse a sore throat, gum disease and stomatitis. They wash their wounds, treat herpes and dermatitis. The list of its features also has the ability to remove swelling and bruises from bruises. Sage can cheer up and improve the digestion process, it is indispensable in the treatment of hemorrhoids and is widely used in cosmetology.