Sage (Salvia officinalis) or garden sage is a subshrub, with woody stems, grayish leaves, and blue to purplish flowers. It is a member of the family Lamiaceae (the mint) and is native to the Mediterranean region though it has naturalized in many places throughout the world.
Here are 7 health benefits of sage.
One tablespoon of sage contains 43 percent of vitamin K. Vitamin K improves calcium absorption, reduces urinary excretion of calcium, and acts as a modifier of bone matrix proteins.
Vitamin K plays a crucial role in brain and neuronal health. It can prevent the oxidation of brain cells and encourages cognitive activity, helping to delay or even prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s disease.
Sage is an excellent source of the mineral manganese, which is an essential co-factor in some enzymes essential in antioxidant defenses.
Sage contains magnesium, which is a mineral that is directly linked to improving the quality, duration, and tranquility of sleep. Sage also help regulate the metabolism, to help reduce sleep disorders and the occurrence of insomnia.
Copper and iron are essential for the new blood cell formation. A deficiency of iron can lead to anemia, fatigue, and muscular weakness.
A study from Northumbria University has suggested that sage essential oil can significantly improve immediate word recall.
Researchers at the University of Vienna, Austria concluded that sage has anti-inflammatory effects on certain bodily ailments.
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