Sage
The sage belongs to the genus of Angiosperm dicotyledonous plants Elvifaskos (Salvia). The variety that we mainly find in Greece is Salvia officinalis.
It is a perennial, shrubby, with numerous branches, up to half a meter high. It is usually found in all areas of Greece, mainly in dry and rocky places.
The leaves are elongated and thick, of white-green colour. The flowers are purple and bloom between May and June and dries in the shade.
The plant has a strong aromatic odor and is cultivated for its medicinal properties.
The essential oil of the herb contains as main substance saponins, bitter substances, terpenes, resins, bitter diterpenes, tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids and thujone.
Properties
Ιt eases the intestinal gas; is a diuretic and emmenagogue.
It can act as a hemostatic and local anesthetic for the skin.
The plant has tonic and cardiotonic properties while it may balance neuralgia
It is rich in vitamin A, known for the beneficial properties for the skin.
Uses
In cooking it is used in poultry
The use of sage is found often in cosmetology, as it contributes to hair health
It is ideal for oily skin and provides deep cleansing to acne skin.
Sage
The sage belongs to the genus of Angiosperm dicotyledonous plants Elvifaskos (Salvia). The variety that we mainly find in Greece is Salvia officinalis.
It is a perennial, shrubby, with numerous branches, up to half a meter high. It is usually found in all areas of Greece, mainly in dry and rocky places.
The leaves are elongated and thick, of white-green colour. The flowers are purple and bloom between May and June and dries in the shade.
The plant has a strong aromatic odor and is cultivated for its medicinal properties.
The essential oil of the herb contains as main substance saponins, bitter substances, terpenes, resins, bitter diterpenes, tannins, triterpenes, flavonoids and thujone.
Uses
- As an infusion, it is ideal for the tr of the mouth in case of injuries, boils, pharyngitis and against gingivitis.
- In cooking it is used in poultry
- The use of sage is found often in cosmetology, as it contributes to hair health
- It is ideal for oily skin and provides deep cleansing to acne skin.
Properties
- The leaves have antiseptic, expectorant and antispasmodic properties.
- Ιt eases the intestinal gas; is a diuretic and emmenagogue.
- It can act as a hemostatic and local anesthetic for the skin.
- The plant has tonic and cardiotonic properties while it may balance neuralgia
- It is rich in vitamin A, known for the beneficial properties for the skin.
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