Sage

Sage can be helpful for colds and fever, especially those involving intermittent chills and fever, hoarseness or sweating at night. It is best taken as a cool tea for night sweats and as a hot tea to induce perspiration. The tea may be used for sore or hoarse throat and laryngitis and as a mouthwash or gargle for irritation of the throat or mouth. A valuable remedy for irregular and scanty periods, sage encourages better blood flow at menstruation. The herb is thought to reduce or prevent sweating and can prove particularly effective during menopause. It also helps to reduce hot flashes and night sweats and it has a calming, relaxant aspect. Sage will decrease breast milk production and is traditionally taken by a mother while weaning. Sage has a long traditional use as a digestive aid, supporting stomach health and promoting better digestions and absorption. The tea is a nerve tonic, increasing the capacity to handle stress. Sage is antiseptic, used topically to prevent infection and inflammation in wounds