Sage is widely used both in medicine and in cosmetology. Its leaves have antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, emictory, anastaltic, spasmolytic and anesthetic effect. Sage tea is recommended for throat washing while sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia, tracheitis, laryngitis, stomatitis.   Medicines with sage are helpful on obeseness, rheumatoid arthritis, during climacteric period. Sage positively affects digestive tract. It can also raise blood pressure. It is often prescribed as antidepressant, debilitant and for brainwork improvement. It promotes high sexual activity.

In cosmetology sage is used as a remedy for skin cell renewal, skin smoothing and acne. It’s perfect for hair to prevent hair fall and to remove dandruff. Sage can help to prevent excessive sweat and unpleasant smell. 

Contraindications

Medicines containing sage are contraindicative in case of pregnancy and nursing as they can decrease quantity of milk. It is also not recommended on hypertension, epilepsy, acute nephritis and children under 2.