Sage

• Applications and preparations for the medicine DIY

• Sage cosmetics and recipes for tasty dishes

Hardly any medicinal plant is more versatile, better researched and more healing than the mother of all medicinal plants. Thanks to its versatility, sage has been used since ancient times for a wide variety of diseases and ailments. The aromatic medicinal herb has proved particularly useful for colds, respiratory diseases and in oral hygiene; but it is also used for excessive perspiration, diabetes, gingivitis, digestive problems such as flatulence, bloating or heart- burn, menstrual cramps, acne and other skin diseases, poor con- centration and nervousness.

The valuable ingredients of Salvia officinalis – essential oils, po- lyphenols, minerals and many more – have an antibacterial, anti- oxidant, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, protect against free radicals, slow down the growth of viruses and fungi, lower cholesterol levels and blood pressure, promote digestion and appetite and opti- mize metabolism. Sage can prevent cardiovascular disease and can- cer and inhibit tumor growth. It also improves memory and concen- tration, protects against dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, relieves menopausal symptoms and provides psychological stability.

• The mother of all medicinal plants: Ingredients, effects and appli- cations of sage

•How to use sage as a home remedy: Applications and prepara- tions for numerous indications from A to Z

•Sage-based DIY beauty and skin care recipes: Beneficial for skin and hair

• Tasty sage: Recipes for healthy and delicious dishes