The sage
Sagebrush belongs to the mint tribe of the Lamiaceae order, which collects basil, thyme, and basil. Its native Mediterranean is considered to be the Mediterranean. It often grows in sunny mountainous areas with a moderate climate. It is classified as a medicinal perennial herbaceous plant known since ancient times. It is distinguished by its blue-purple flowers and its velvety green leaves. Soft to the touch, which turns gray the longer it is cultivated.
Sagebrush contains volatile oils that are closer to the smell of camphor. It also contains phenolic acids, some tannins, vitamins, and mineral salts that make it antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. The sagebrush is called a shrub and has several names, including asfax, sage, deer’s tongue, Quessiya, Shayala, and Eizqan. Salmiya, sage, and Maryam's weed.
Sagebrush is used as a tea fragrance, and it is made from it as a warm infusion that soothes the nerves and antispasmodic stomach, and is used as a kind of aromatic seasoning with some dishes of meat and chicken. Sagebrush oil is used in the manufacture and preparation of medicines, and it has medical and aesthetic benefits.
The benefits of sage for diet
- It increases the burning of fat stored in the body, especially in the abdomen and waist circumference.
- It stimulates blood circulation and fights the fat stored under the skin or the so-called orange peel or cellulite.
- It increases the body's metabolism rate, especially at times when the body needs calories.
- Sage oil is useful in tightening the body and obtaining a body free of any zigzags.
Using sage for slimming
- A spoonful of sage leaves is placed on a cup of boiling water and left for fifteen minutes and drunk before lunch and dinner, and dinner can be completely dispensed with to achieve the best result.
- Taking a refreshing bath by adding a handful of sage leaves and some drops of its oil helps burn fat, expel toxins, and get rid of cellulite.
- Eating a cup of sagebrush an hour before lunch and dinner has a role in burning fat and revitalizing the metabolism.
Various benefits of sage
- Strengthens the body's immune system.
- It protects from various fungi and infections, and is considered a powerful antidote and resists allergies.
- It prevents Alzheimer's disease, improves memory performance, and helps focus.
- Resist stress and fatigue and get rid of depression and sadness.
- Treats lip sore disease called herpes labialis.
- Protects blood vessels and prevents thoracic and heart diseases.
- It relieves menstrual pain, calms the cramps associated with it, and works on its regularity.
- It benefits women and improves their mood in case of interruption of the menstrual cycle, and reduces hot flashes.
- It increases the secretion of collagen in the skin and maintains a healthy and radiant complexion.
- Relieves muscle pain and spasms.
- Increase the chances of pregnancy and stimulate the performance of the ovaries.
- It sterilizes the uterus and removes fungus by taking a vaginal douche.
- Reduces high blood sugar.
Important Warnings
- You should not drink sagebrush excessively to avoid the occurrence of nervous and spasmodic infections, especially by people with epilepsy.
- Diabetics take specific doses, and it is preferable to consult a doctor so as not to lead to a sharp drop in blood sugar level.
- Caution when drinking it by patients with high pressure, as an increase in it may cause a sudden increase in the level of blood pressure.
- It is preferable to drink it for only three weeks for weight loss, and to leave it for a whole week.
- Pregnant mothers are prohibited from using sagebrush oil to be careful for her and her fetus.
