Red
Sage has a number of therapeutic properties and has antiseptic,
astringent and relaxing actions.
Red Sage is an effective remedy for
almost all types of sore throat. It is ideal for use internally
as a gargle to relieve sore throats. It also encourages the healing
process, especially for canker sores, mouth ulcers, sore gums and
external wounds in general.
Red Sage is commonly used for hormonal
problems and can help to improve irregular and scanty periods, promote
stronger menstrual flow. It is particularly useful during the menopause
due to its tonic and estrogenic effects. It can help to reduce sweating
and hot flushes and generally help the body to adjust to hormonal
changes. Red Sage also has oestrogenic action which is partly responsible
for hormonal effects, such as reducing breast-milk production.
In Chinese medicine, Red Sage is a
'Yin' (female) tonic with a well-deserved reputation as a nerve
tonic, helping both to calm and stimulate the nervous system.
Red Sage is also a digestive tonic
and stimulant and can help to aid digestion and soothe or stimulate
the digestive tract and it's astringent (drying) properties also
makes it useful for mild diarrhoea.
Red Sage has also been traditionally
used to help asthma and it is often added to herbal smoking mixtures
for this complaint.
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