Sage

This herb is near and dear to our hearts at Cedar & Sage! The Latin name salveo means to heal. It is associated with wisdom. Sage is symbolically used to clear spaces, for protection, prosperity, and grounding. Medicinally it has vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Selenium, Silicon, Sodium, and Zinc. Sage has Estrogenic compounds that help menopausal complaints such as night sweats and hot flashes. It can also ease menstrual irregularities. Sage is very cooling, its ability to reduce sweating makes it a great component in natural deodorants. Sage can help lower blood sugar levels. Its bitter qualities help with a sluggish liver. Sage is excellent for respiratory ailments using its natural disinfectant, astringent, antiseptic, and expectorant qualities is fights germs, clears phlegm, and reduces fevers in colds nasal congestion, and Bronchitis. It makes a great gargle for sore throats helps with tonsillitis and is a great steam to clear nasal passages. I like using sage as a deep lung steam to help clear and strengthen respiratory distress. Sage as a tea hair rinse will help with nagging dandruff issues. Sage is a also a great culinary herb and usually found in many stuffing recipes during the holidays.