PLANT HISTORY:
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It is an ancient medicinal plant,
in year 1490, sage was ranked into the top of all the herbs;
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people worshiped it as a sacred
plant, so they gathered it after a special ceremony;
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its name comes from the word
salvare, which means to solve, heal;
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people believed that it prolongs
life and improves memory.
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Sages character:
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Healing effect on certain diseases:
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bitter
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lowers blood sugar
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cools
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causes secretion of bile
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calms
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eliminates cramps
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a little spicy
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reduces increased sweating in menopause
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dry
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strengthens and stimulates the liver
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contains essential oils
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stops bleeding
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prevents inflammation of the gums and throat
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regulates digestive disorders
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eases headaches
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The use of sage leaves as/for:
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Warning:
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infusion for gargling and mouthwash
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pregnant women and epileptics should avoid it
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problems in menopause
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drink sage tea for 3 weeks
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digestion problems
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drink moderately, 3 tea cups a day
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tea with milk for cough and asthma
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in cosmetics as lotion and for skin cleansing
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to darken gray hair
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infusion for softer and silkier hair
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the bouquets, which you put it in the closet with
linen and other clothes (smell repells moths)
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Tea preparation
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Sage plant for cooking use
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pour 200 ml/7 fluid ounce of
hot water over
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when you’re baking pork use some sage
leaves,
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1 teaspoon of sage (dried leaves),
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it will improve flavour & helps
digestion fatty foods
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after 15 minutes, strain and drink
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Tea
with milk for cold:
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1 tablespoon of crystal sugar –
caramelised,
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pour 200 ml/7 fluid ounce of milk,
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add 1 teaspoon of sage leaves,
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after it boils, put it on side to
rest for 10 minutes, after that, drink it with teaspoon slowly.
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This tea is also recommended for
children.
