Thinking you got the sage benefits down?
There’s more to it than just getting rid of bad vibes.
Here’s how it’s possible for you to use sage in all parts of your life.
Im right there with you.
Oh, and you mightve heard of diviners sage (Salvia divinorum), a variety with hallucinogenic properties.
Its a lovely hot, pungent, warming herb.
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What are the benefits of sage?
The herb also reaps small amounts of other nutrients like magnesium and vitamin A.
And thats just the beginning.
Herbs in the mint family, like sage and rosemary, include antioxidant powerhousescarnosic and rosmarinic acids.
These specificpolyphenolsmay even containanti-cancerandmemory-boostingproperties.
Sage has antimicrobial properties
Historically, people have used sage internally and topically as a cleansing herb.
Sage is generally seen to be highly aromatic, and therefore rich in antimicrobial compounds, Corbett says.
Thats thanks to its volatile oil content, she says, whichearly researchsupports.
Its heating, drying element can also help withimproving memory.
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Heres Exactly How It Can Affect Your Poop
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Sage can help with digestive complaints
Good news for your gut, says Corbett.
Its drying, stringent quality can help to dry up breast milk, Corbett says.
Why do people burn sage?
The centuries-old practice of burning herbs in ceremonies and rituals has gained new life in our wellness cultureespecially sage.
This specific tradition of smudging that we know today is a Native American right.
you’re able to burn aromatic herbs to potentially cleanse air of bacterial pathogens, Corbett says.
We only have a few studies on that, but its been used this way for hundreds of years.
As you reset the air and walk through your home, embrace your intentions and mindfulness.
We know people have been looking to plants for spiritual connection and healing, Corbett says.
Burning herbs that have an aromatic or pleasant scent is one way we facilitate that connection.
Now to the kitchen.
Corbett gives a shout to incorporating the herb in a breakfast sweet potato hash.
And thats some sage advice.
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