Sage and eternal youth.. Learn about its most important benefits

Arab Weather - Sage: Scientific name: (Salvia officinalis) It is a plant species that belongs to the genus "Sage" from the Lamiaceae family. Common names include:

"Marmia", "Marmaria", "Sage" and is called in the Maghreb "Salmia". Its origin goes back to the Mediterranean basin where it has a long history of use in medicine and cooking.

Reason for the name

The reason for naming this plant "Sage" is due to the Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus Christ, peace be upon him.

Which was treating itself and treating people with it. The Syriac civilization adopted Marian as a sacred plant, as it was planted at the entrances of churches and monasteries, and its dry leaves were burned with incense, seeking blessings and health.

Sage is a perennial, semi-shrub herbaceous plant that has been used since ancient times to treat some diseases and symptoms such as colic, diarrhea, and bloating...

Sage is also drunk with tea and gives it a pleasant flavour. It is considered a plant with high medicinal value.

Sage is an aromatic herb that is distinguished by its pleasant smell. Sage grows in a relatively dry atmosphere and a moderate climate. Its leaves are green and spear-shaped, which are beautiful colors that indicate a calm mood.

The flavonoids in sage are antioxidants, meaning they prevent the oxidation of cholesterol, remove free radicals from the colon, and reduce blood acidity.

The components of sage play an anti-inflammatory role at the same level as all drugs used for this purpose. Therefore, it is preferable to use sage as part of the diet, and not as a medicinal herb, for those who suffer from joint pain and rheumatoid arthritis, in addition to those suffering from asthma and arteriosclerosis.

Benefits of "sage"

Activating the function of the nervous system. Sage is considered one of the most powerful plants that help the nervous system to endure, prevent insomnia and fatigue, and improve memory because it keeps the physiological activity of nerve cells in the best condition. People do not know the importance of sage for people who work with high concentration and for a long time, so it should be a drink of sage infusion alone instead of drinking tea and coffee, especially for students and children.

• It works to strengthen, calm and stimulate the nerves.
• It helps in getting rid of skin infections and lowering sugar.
• Sage is used as an antiseptic, perfume and carminative.
• Helps in weight loss
• Sage is used in all seasons of the year, especially in winter, as it gives “eternal youth.”

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