Sage Tincture Information
Often referred to in ancient texts - in 1597 the herbalist John Gerard said that it was "singularly good for the head and quickeneth the nerves and memory." For thousands of years sage has been used for avariety of culinary and medicinal purposes. It has been used in connection with sprains, swelling, ulcers, and bleeding. Herbalists have also used this herb for rheumatism, menstrual bleeding, strengthening the nervous system, improving memory and sharpening the senses Sage oil contains the chemical substances alpha- and beta-thujone, camphor, and cineole as well as other constituents including rosmarinic acid, tannins, and flavonoids. Clinical studies also indicate that the substancefound in sage oil may also offer antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral effects, explaining much of its medicinal activity. Its appreciable oestrogenic effect make it particularly beneficial for the night sweats of the menopause. Its oestrogenic effects may also be used to treat some cases of dysmenorrhoea and menstrual irregularity or amenorrhoea
Contraindications: The herb should be avoided during pregnancy because it is a uterine stimulant.

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