Description
Sage, also known as sage, is a medicinal plant with the scientific name Salvia officinalis, which has the appearance of a shrub, with velvety greenish-gray leaves and blue, pink or white flowers, which appear in the summer.
This medicinal plant can be used orally to treat cases of intense sweating or gastrointestinal problems and through topical application to lesions and inflammation of the skin, mouth and throat.
Health Benefits
Sage has proven indications in the following situations
Functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract, such as digestive difficulties, excess intestinal gas or diarrhea, due to its stimulating action on the gastrointestinal system;
Excessive sweating, due to its sweat-inhibiting properties;
Inflammation of the mucosa of the mouth and pharynx and skin lesions, due to its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and healing properties;
Lack of appetite, due to its appetite-stimulating properties.
This plant can be used orally or applied to the skin.
Nutritional Information
- Caloric value 6 kcal 26 kJ
- Fat 0.3 g
- Saturated fat 0.1 g
- Monounsaturated fats <0.1 g
- Fats polyunsaturated <0.1 g
- Carbohydrates 1.2 g
- Sugars <0.1 g
- Protein 0.2 g
- Dietary fiber 0.8 g
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg
- Sodium <0.1 g
- Water 0.2 g
Name
Sage
Conservation
Dry and cool place
Origin
Portugal
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