Menopause Natural Remedy -
Sage
In this article ‘Menopause Natural Remedy: Sage’, you will
discover:
- What is sage?
- Why is sage a good menopause natural remedy?
- How much sage do you need to take as a menopause
natural remedy?
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.
by Stewart Hare
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