Sage
Medicinal sage is bactericidal, anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, helps to effectively minimize the development of dangerous microorganisms, eliminates aphthae and thrush, improves digestion, reduces sweating, stops lactation, helps with menstrual discomfort, helps with menopause, cares for the skin.
Also, studies show that sage can improve memory, brain function and symptoms of Alzheimer's disease, and also it helps lower bad LDL cholesterol, which can build up in your arteries and potentially cause damage.
How to prepare:
quantity: 1 tablespoon per cup
temperature: 100 C
brewing time: 5 minutes
Multiple infusion: no
Food pairing: serve with a hint of honey and squeeze lemon juice to get best flavor.
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Sage, thanks to the specific set of substances it contains, has been used in medicine.
Its leaves contain large amounts of essential oil, the main ingredients of which are thujone, cineole, camphor, bornel and pinene. In addition, it contains tannins and flavonoids. The plant is a source of tannins and bitterness, natural acids, carotene and resin compounds, as well as vitamins A, C and B vitamins and minerals tj as calcium, potassium, magnesium, sodium, zinc and iron.
Sage not only heals the body, improves its appearance, but also has a very good effect on our well-being. Known for its diastolic, diuretics and choleretic properties.
Sage can help support your brain and memory in several ways.
For one, it’s loaded with compounds that can act as antioxidants, which have been shown to buffer your brain’s defense system.
It also appears to halt the breakdown of the chemical messenger acetylcholine (ACH), which has a role in memory. ACH levels appear to fall in Alzheimer’s disease.
In one study, 39 participants with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease consumed either 60 drops (2 ml) of a sage extract supplement or a placebo daily for four months.
Those taking the sage extract performed better on tests that measured memory, problem-solving, reasoning and other cognitive abilities.
In healthy adults, sage was shown to improve memory in low doses. Higher doses also elevated mood and increased alertness, calmness and contentedness.
In both younger and older adults, sage appears to improve memory and brain function