Sage nutmeg as an alternative treatment for diseases

Since ancient times, traditional healers use special herbal infusions and preparations for treatment. Among the plants that have medicinal properties, includes muscatine sage. To date, about 900 varieties of sage are known, but not all of them are used in folk medicine.

general description

Sage - a plant unpretentious, grows on stony, sandy and clay soils. It is widespread in the countries of Central Asia and in the south of Europe, and in Russia it is found in the Caucasus - a wild species. Muscatine sage can reach 80 cm in height. Has large green leaves, pink or lilac inflorescences, fruits resemble small nuts.

The plant includes unique components:

• essential oils;
• Vitamins A, B, K, PP;
• Mineral salts;
• Folic and ascorbic acids;
• Microelements: potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, selenium, manganese, copper;
• Choline;
• Flavonoids.

In medicine, the upper part of the plant is used, collected at the bud formation stage, dried in a dark place. The leaves contain a huge amount of essential oils, organic acids, resins. Because of the bitterish-spicy taste and strong flavor, the herb can be used as a seasoning for some dishes and snacks.

Useful properties and contraindications

This plant can be considered universal. Thanks to the beneficial properties of clary muscat, its use is possible in the treatment of many diseases. The plant can cope with the following problems:

• Stops bleeding;
• Restores immunity;
• Improves the function of the digestive tract;
• Used in the treatment of female diseases;
• Has antiseptic properties.

But if we talk about the plant as a medicine, then it has a number of contraindications. It is highly undesirable to use muscatia sage for people suffering from hypertension, patients with thyroid dysfunction, pregnant women and those with allergies to this herb.

It is also important to comply with the dosage, not to allow too much concentration, because as a result, it can lead to severe intoxication of the whole organism and cause a headache. With regular treatment, it is mandatory to take a break of about three weeks every three months.

What ailments help to defeat sage

There is a fairly long list of diseases, with the treatment of which sage muscat. The healing properties of plants can save a woman from infertility, as they knew about it in ancient Egypt. Herbal collection has a positive effect on the nervous system, thereby relieving a person of atherosclerosis.

Widely used infusions of sage for internal and external inflammation. The solution well removes the itching, which accompanies infectious diseases of the genital organs. Muscatine sage can be used when rinsing a sore throat, gingivitis and stomatitis. They wash their wounds, treat herpes and dermatitis. In the list of his capabilities, there is also the ability to remove swelling and bruising from bruises. Sage can lift the mood and adjust the process of digestion, it is indispensable in the treatment of hemorrhoids and is widely used in cosmetology.