Menopause Natural Remedy: Sage
21 June 2007 – 1:08 pm
What Is Sage?
Sage is a Mediterranean herb which apart for medicinal purposes, is also used in cooking.
It has been used for medicinal purpose since ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian times.
The volatile oil of sage consists of active constituents such as:
- Alpha-Thujone
- Beta-Thujone
- Borneol
- Camphor
- Cineole
- Flavonoids
- Rosmarinic Acid
- Tannins
The medicinal functions of sage are:
- Antibacterial
- Anti-fungal
- Anti-viral
- Astringent
- Perspiration inhibitor
- Secretion promoting
Why Is Sage A Good Menopause Natural Remedy?
Sage a good Menopause natural remedy because clinical studies have shown that it can reduce the occurrence of excessive sweat due to menopausal hot flushes both during the day and night.
How Much Sage Do You Need To Take As A Menopause Natural Remedy?
As a Menopause natural remedy, you can try to add more sage to your cooking but it is probably best to take sage supplements or make a sage tea with by infusing 1 tablespoon of chopped dried sage in a cup of boiling water for 20 minutes.
Warning: As with all herbs and supplements, please consult your doctor before taking sage.
If you’re epileptic or have a fever, do not take sage.
So to sum up…
Sage is a Mediterranean herb with beneficial health properties.
Clinical studies have shown that sage is effective at reducing the occurrence of excessive sweat associated with hot flushes both day and night.
