Product Description:
Sage, or Salvia officinalis, is a flowering shrub that is a member of the mint family Lamiaceae. Very commonly used in food dishes and as a garden herb, it also contains many medicinal properties used not just in Ayurveda, but also in Sidha, Unani, and Chinese medicines.
Composition :
Leaves of salvia
Health Benefits:
- Packed with vitamins and minerals
- Rich source of antioxidants and antimicrobial properties
- Reduces dental plaque
- Eases menopause symptoms
- Reduces blood glucose levels
- Sore throat relief: Sage leaves contain compounds with antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties that may help soothe sore throat and alleviate symptoms of respiratory infections.
- Digestive aid: Sage has been used to improve digestion and alleviate symptoms like bloating, gas, and indigestion
- Menopause symptom relief: Sage has been traditionally used to alleviate symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flashes and night sweats.
- Memory and cognitive function: Some studies suggest that sage may have cognitive-enhancing properties and may help improve memory and attention.
Consumption:
- Use in soups or sauces
- Add leaves to butter to make sage butter
- Boil in water and drink as tea
Ayurvedic Energetics:
- Rasa (taste): pungent
- Virya (action): heating
- Vipaka (post-digestive effect): pungent
- Doshas (constitutions): Pacifies Kapha, and aggravates Pitta and Vata doshas