SALVIA (SALVIA VERBENACA)AND ITS PROPERTIES

Salvia (Salvia verbenaca)

Antiperspirant, general tonic, stomach, gastric and intestinal disorders, antidiarrheal, cordial, diuretic, astringent, antiseptic, antiinflammatory of upper respiratory tract, antispasmodic, regulator of menstrual functions, mouth and throat affections, Topical uses (sores, ulcers, dermatoses). Other uses and properties: culinary applications and pastry.Sage is a very effective plant against excessive perspiration, especially the nocturnal one produced by high fevers. It is used against the gastric and intestinal affections, and specifically its inflammatory processes; Is stomach and antidiarrheal. It is also useful in upper respiratory, cough and tuberculosis inflammation. Cordial, tonic, stimulating, diuretic, antispasmodic and regulating properties of menstrual functions are recognized.

Externally it is effective in inflammations of the buccal cavity and throat, gargles for angina, toothache and parodontitis. It is used as a disinfectant of the skin in poultices and baths, especially those conditions of mycosis origin, also in dermatoses, ulcers and sores.Infusion of anti-secretory salviaTo a liter of hot water add two handles of dried leaves of sage, let stand 10 minutes. 

Filter and take at intervals of two hours in case of excessive sweating.Garland of sage for throat affections For laryngitis and throat irritations, add half a liter of water two teaspoons of dried leaves of sage, let it simmer until it begins to boil. Leave to cover, resting for about 15 minutes. With warm liquid gargle several times a day.Infusion of salvia for internal uses, in gastric, intestinal and respiratory affections 

For the internal applications already described, especially inflammation of the upper respiratory tract, cough and tuberculosis, an infusion can be prepared at the rate of one tablespoon of crushed leaves of sage for each cup of water; Is allowed to stand for 10 minutes before gluing.Diabetes (lowering glucose levels)In a cup of boiling water add 2 tablespoons of dried sage leaf, let stand a few minutes. Take 3 cups a day.