Sage
The leaves of this type of sage contain the volatile oil called oleum salisae, vitamin B, tannin and some bitter substances. The tea prepared from these leaves has been drunk as a tonic that strengthens the body for a long time. Since it is rarely grown in Turkey for medicinal purposes, the Anatolian sage (S. triloba), which is common in our country and has similar properties, is consumed instead. In some places, it is added to tomato paste and dishes to add flavor.
We can summarize the medical effects of the plant, which we will briefly call sage, and the methods of using them as follows:
1. It is stomachic. It facilitates digestion.
2. It is a very effective carminative in case of dyspepsia (indigestion).
3. Minimizes night sweats.
4. It is a diuretic.
5. It stimulates the uterine muscles in women and relieves menstrual irregularities and excessive pain.
6. Contains estrogen hormone. Reduces menopause problems.
Since it heals the mucous membranes, it is a remedy for complaints in the mouth, gums and tongue, as well as throat and tonsil infections.
2. The plant has antifungal effects. That is, if applied to fungi on the skin, it destroys them.
To achieve these effects, 1 teaspoon of dried sage leaves is taken and boiled in 1 glass of water. Then the container is covered and left for 15 minutes. The resulting decoction is gargled deeply several times a day. Or this decoction is applied externally to areas where fungi are present.
1. Sage accelerates the healing of wounds. For this, its tender leaves are crushed to prepare a poultice. This poultice is applied as a compress on the wounds, accelerating the healing of the wound.
2. Sage whitens and strengthens teeth. To do this, one or two tender leaves or powdered dry sage leaves are rubbed on the teeth by pressing with your hands.
Chemical compositionIt contains etheric oil consisting of cineole, la-thuyon, db-thuyon, da-pinen, salven, d-borneol, d-camphor, alkaloids, tannins, organic acids, uvaol, paradiphenol, bitter substance, asparagine, glutamine, glycosides, saponins, vitamin C, provitamin A, phytoncides, etc. in the leaf content.
It regulates the secretion function of the organism very well. It has a disinfection and anti-inflammatory effect. It relaxes intestinal movements. It is used in respiratory tract diseases, laryngitis, angina, cough, diarrhea, bile duct and liver diseases.
It is recommended for use in stomach and intestinal ulcers and pains, gas, skin acne, measles, spitting up blood, tuberculosis (vomiting blood), hemorrhoids, dizziness, continuous menstruation, sand and stones in the bladder and kidneys, decreased milk in nursing mothers (during the weaning period), white discharge, eczema, etc. Externally, it is recommended as a gargle for toothache and tonsil pain, and as a compress for inflammation of the nipples of nursing mothers, purulent wounds, etc. Sage is also used in the canned fish and perfumery industry.
In our folk medicine, other plants from the sage family are also used. In woolly sage (Silvia aethiopis), fresh leaves of this genus are applied to purulent wounds, boils and cut wounds. In yellow sage (S. glutinosa L.), dry leaves of this genus are used in the form of cigarettes against shortness of breath. Meadow sage (S. pratensis L.) is mainly used against stomach and intestinal pains and cough. In musk sage (S. sclerea L.), leaves of this genus are applied to boils and wounds. The boiled water is taken by goiter patients in the cavity. (S. verticillata L.) This genus is applied externally to wounds and boils as a poultice against diarrhea and abdominal pain against spitting up blood.
Warnings
Sage should not be used internally during pregnancy.
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