Sage advice for your health: the medicinal benefits of sagefrom sore throat gargle to hot flash remedymake it a must-have not just for your kitchen cabinet but also your medicine chest | Better Nutrition | Find Articles
December 26, 2011
In Latin, salvia means “to heal,” and in fact 10th century Arab physicians believed that sage’s use would contribute to immortality. Sage has been touted as a treatment for many ills, including snakebites, eye problems, infertility, excessive menstrual bleeding, arthritis pain, infections, epilepsy, intoxication, memory loss and intestinal problems. Since ancient times, wild sage also has been considered a sacred plant by Native Americans and used both medicinally and ceremonially to purify, cure and cleanse.
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