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Surprising Health Benefits of Sage

Scientifically known as Salvia officinalis or garden sage is a subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family Lamiaceae (the mint) and is native to the Mediterranean region though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world. The traditional use of sage in medicine is well-documented and goes back thousands of years. It was initially used for the treatment of snakebite, protecting against evil, boosting female fertility, and other uses that are no longer en vogue or relied on.
The impact of sage on the human body can be considerable, which is why it is widely exported around the world and makes its way into recipes from the United States to the Middle East. Typically, it is added to savory dishes due to its peppery flavor and is a key ingredient in many meals and meat-based preparations.
Health Benefits of Sage
Improves Bone Health: Vitamin K is a crucial element in developing bone density and ensuring the integrity of our bones as we age. Adding sage leaves to your diet can increase your vitamin K levels significantly, as a single serving has 27% of your daily recommended intake.
Skin Care: Sage leaves have been shown to be effective against certain skin conditions, including eczema, psoriasis, and acne.
Manages Diabetes: It contains certain extracts and chemicals that mimic the drugs typically prescribed for managing diabetes. It appears to regulate and inhibit the release of stored glucose in the liver, preventing major fluctuations of blood sugar.
Aids in Digestion: It prevents gastric spasms and can significantly lower the occurrence of diarrhea and gastritis for patients suffering from uncomfortable and embarrassing conditions. Adding it to your meals can get your entire digestive process back on track and reduce inflammation throughout the gut.
Strengthens Immune System: Consuming sage in small quantities, creates a topical application of sage (salve or tincture) and its used to prevent bacterial & viral infections that attack the body through the skin.
Boosts Cognition: Research included in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics has shown that even small amounts of sage extracts, whether inhaled or consumed, can help treat Alzheimer’s and increase recall abilities and memory retention in people. Adding a bit of it to your diet may be subtle, but an effective brain booster.
Treats Inflammation: Research has shown that sage has the ability to treat many diseases that arise out of inflammation. Chewing on sage leaves is not always the most pleasant remedy, as the flavor can be quite intense, but It’s the most effective way to get the organic compounds acting in your system.
Antioxidant Properties: According to a study in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, the antioxidant compounds such as rosmarinic acid, luteolin, and apigenin, found in sage, can work to neutralize free radicals and prevent them from creating oxidative stress in the heart, organ systems, skin, joints, muscles, and even the brain

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