Sage

NOMBRE CIENTÍFICO: Salvia officinalis L.

DESCRIPTION

Perennial woody base belonging to the family Labiatae.

Tomentosa has a large hairy gray-green and its flowers are about 2 cm long, purplish blue and appear in whorls on spikes arranged little compact.

CONSITUTENTES

Essential oil (1-2.5%): α and β-thujone, camphor and 1,8-cineole. According to RFE drugs must contain min. 15ml/kg of essential oil.

Tannins

Rosmarinic acid

Flavonoids

Bitter Diterpenes and triterpenes.

PROPERTIES

Pharmacological Action: antibacterial and antifungal.

Anti-inflammatory action.

Astringent (stimulant of secretions and antiperspirant).

INDICATIONS

Excessive sweating and dyspepsia (ESCOP and Commission E)

PRECAUTIONS

In pregnancy and lactation consult their health professional if you use pure essential oil. Also caution should be exercised when using the essential oil in extended doses.

Do not use if allergic to the salvia or any plant belonging to his family.

DID YOU KNOW ?

The sage, along with the rosemary, lavender and thyme traditionally been part of what is known as "Vinegar of the four thieves." The story goes that four thieves are caught in Toulouse while looting the houses of the residents affected by the plague. They were sentenced to death but offered the possibility of being saved if explaining what your secret to survival from the plague without catching it. His secret was the four plants mentioned soak in vinegar and then rub the whole body. This story goes to show the main properties: its value vulnerary and bactericide.