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Sage
  Sage (Salvia officianalis)
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Sage acts as an effective antioxidant and is approved by Commission E for use against indigestion and excessive perspiration. Many traditional herbalists recommend sage tea as a remedy for menopausal night sweats. Commission E also approves sage as a gargle for throat irritations. It may be drunk as a tea, using 1 teaspoon of the dried leaves per cup of water. Some people report irritation and dryness of the mouth after consuming sage tea, so be cautious about using it too frequently.





Sage can help with the following:
Mental  Poor Memory
 Sage leaves are good for memory improvement.


KEY
May do some good


GLOSSARY

Antioxidant (Antioxidants)
A chemical compound that slows or prevents oxygen from reacting with other compounds. Antioxidants are substances that protect cells from oxidative damage caused by molecules called free radicals. These chemicals can damage important parts of cells, such as proteins, membranes, and DNA. Some antioxidants have been shown to have cancer-protecting potential because they neutralize free radicals. Examples include vitamins C and E, beta carotene, the minerals selenium and germanium, superoxide dismutase (SOD), coenzyme Q10, catalase, and some amino acids.

Commission E
The body of scientists and panel of experts that provides advice on herbal treatments and evaluates the safety, effectiveness and dosage of medicinal herbs; Germany's equivalent of the FDA.

Cup (Cups)
A unit of volume measurement equal to 8 fluid oz, or roughly 250ml. It also equals 1/2 pint, 1/4 quart and 1/16 gallon.

Menopause (Menopausal)
The cessation of menstruation (usually not official until 12 months have passed without periods), occurring at the average age of 52. As commonly used, the word denotes the time of a woman's life, usually between the ages of 45 and 54, when periods cease and any symptoms of low estrogen levels persist, including hot flashes, insomnia, anxiety, mood swings, loss of libido and vaginal dryness. When these early menopausal symptoms subside, a woman becomes postmenopausal.

Teaspoon (Teaspoons, tsp)
Equivalent to 5cc (5ml).




Last updated: Sep 28, 2008


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