You need to know the medicinal properties of clary sage and be able to apply them
Since the time of the ancient Celts, the healing properties of clary sage have been known. This perennial aromatic plant was used as a medicinal and cult plant, with its help the servants of the temples communicated with the gods. Today the plant is recognized as official medicine and is widely used in folk practice.
The composition and medicinal properties of clary sage
Raw materials are harvested at the peak of flowering - in the month of July. At this time, the leaves and flowers contain the highest content of essential oil.
In general, clary sage has the following medicinal properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- antibacterial;
- cleansing;
- wound healing;
- venotonic;
- hemostatic.
Decoctions and infusions from the plant are taken orally, compresses for the eyes are made from tea, the oil is used externally to treat skin, hair, and massage. In the pharmacy, you can buy ready-made preparations of clary sage or herb for self-preparation of medicinal products.
Scope and contraindications
Muscat salvia is considered a female plant. Helps in the treatment of gynecological diseases, improves the condition of the skin and hair, soothes the nervous system. Herb decoctions are taken to normalize the menstrual cycle, reduce PMS symptoms. For women during menopause, the plant helps to get rid of hot flashes and adapt to the lack of their own hormones.
The area of application of clary sage is much wider. It is used for:
- strengthening the nervous system;
- regulation of sweating;
- treatment of tonsillitis, stomatitis, urolithiasis, lingering cough, tachycardia, rheumatism;
- strengthening immunity and activating antiviral defense;
- normalization of blood pressure.
During epidemics of influenza and ODS, it is useful to drink decoctions of the plant to stimulate the immune system and disinfect the mucous membranes of the respiratory tract. For diseases of the musculoskeletal system, they drink herbal infusions for long courses of 2 months. Infusions are effective for articular rheumatism, arthrosis, polyarthritis. sore joints are rubbed with sage tincture in alcohol.
For the treatment of increased nervous excitability, the fight against stress, psycho-emotional stress, take baths with a decoction of salvia flowers. It helps with a breakdown and depression.
With varicose veins, hemorrhoids, circulatory disorders, sage is brewed like tea and taken orally in courses of 2-3 weeks. Tea made from the seeds and flowers of the plant has powerful antioxidant properties and is a rich source of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Therefore, it is often taken by vegetarians who do not eat fatty fish.
Essential oils found in all parts of clary sage have many medicinal properties and contraindications.Runny nose, inflammation of the nasopharynx, cough, bronchitis, tracheitis - all this is well treated by gargling and taking sage milk. Decoctions and teas from dried raw materials have a mucolytic effect, help the lungs to get rid of phlegm.
Such treatment is contraindicated for pregnant women, lactating women, children under 2 years of age. The plant causes an increased growth of fibroids, endometrium of the uterus, cysts on the ovaries, therefore it is contraindicated in these diseases. Allergies, individual intolerance and insufficient synthesis of thyroid hormones are direct indications for refusing to take the plant.
Using essential oil
In cosmetology and medical medicine, clary sage essential oil is used externally, in aromatherapy and in inhalations. The product has the following beneficial properties:
- anti-inflammatory;
- calming;
- pain reliever;
- regenerating.
For the massage procedure, the essential oil is mixed with any other base oil or cream in a 1: 3 ratio. For rubbing into the area of sore joints, use a pure product. The oil is applied with massage movements in 2 passes after 15 minutes. This technique relieves pain and inflammation in the joints and bones.
1-2 drops of oil are added to caring creams for face and body. If there is irritation, such a remedy will quickly relieve redness and flaking. Effective in the fight against psoriasis. In the evening, you can take a soothing oil bath. In addition to the relaxation effect, the procedure will improve the condition of the skin.
If there are pustular diseases of the skin of the face, acne and acne, rubbing in pure oil will help them heal and disappear. The main thing is to exclude allergies.
Sage inhalation helps to relieve inflammation in the upper respiratory tract and helps to thin phlegm in the bronchi. With bronchitis, diluted oil is lubricated with the chest 2 times a day. For burns, ulcers, hard-to-heal wounds and stomatitis, sage oil is also used. It has antibacterial and healing effects, quickly eliminates the problem.
The medicinal properties of clary sage oil and contraindications to its use are identical to the characteristics of the plant as a whole.
Hair sage
For the treatment and improvement of hair, sage oil and decoctions for rinsing are used. The oil is rubbed into the scalp to deal with increased sebum production and increase blood flow to the hair follicles. Dry and split ends are treated with oil in order to protect against moisture evaporation and further destruction of the structure. The oil is added to caring hair masks.
Clary sage for hair is used in the form of medicinal decoctions. After shampooing, you can rinse your head with a warm broth to make the curls shiny, manageable and give them a light aroma. For light hair, add a few drops of lemon juice to the broth. A strong brew of sage helps fight dandruff and dry scalp. If a woman suffers from alopecia - rapid hair loss, rinse her head daily with strong flower tea salvia.
Aromatherapy
The persistent and pleasant sage scent has long been used by perfumers to create exclusive compositions. In aromatherapy, the plant is known for its relaxing, calming and antispasmodic effects.
Sage is used in aromatherapy to relieve migraine headaches, improve mood, remove nervous tension, and cope with seasonal depression. Salvia oil is applied to the wrist joint or used in an aroma lamp.
Sage goes well with lavender, rose, bergamot, sandalwood, jasmine and other oils.
The healing properties of clary sage have been written about in the works of ancient healers. He is mentioned in the annals of Ancient Rus, Celtic sources, in the books of East Asian sages. The plant is widespread both in the plains and in the mountains and is known to many peoples.Scientifically proven health benefits and available over the counter. This is a reason to think about using a medicinal plant in your family.